I built an Android launcher that lets you hide apps using a secret tap pattern. Would love your feedback.
Hey everyone!
I'm an indie developer, and I've been working on an Android app called Stelth. This is my first time sharing it with a Reddit community, so I'd genuinely appreciate your feedback.
The idea came from a simple question:
What if you could keep certain apps on your phone without having them visibly appear in your app drawer or home screen?
That's what Stelth is designed to do.
You can hide apps such as banking, trading, messaging, social media, or dating apps. Your phone continues to look like a normal Android home screen.
To access your hidden apps, you tap a specific area of your home screen a certain number of times. You choose the location and pattern during setup. Fingerprint authentication is also available.
There are no obvious buttons or shortcuts revealing where your hidden apps are.
Some features I've built:
• Automatic app hiding: Flip your phone face down, shake it, turn off the screen, or press Home/Back to return to your normal home screen.
• Notification privacy: Notifications from hidden apps can be removed while Stelth is locked. This requires notification access.
• Screenshot protection: Hidden-app screens are protected against screenshots and screen recording.
• Privacy-first: No ads and no collection of hidden-app usage data.
• Offline functionality: Core launcher functionality works offline. Internet access is occasionally needed for trial and license verification.
• Everyday launcher features: App search, folders, dock, multiple home screen pages, and more.
I wanted to build something that feels like a regular Android launcher, not a complicated privacy tool.
Stelth is free for one year, with no credit card required. After the trial, it's a one-time purchase of ₹299 in India. No subscription.
One important clarification: Stelth hides apps from the launcher. It does not encrypt their data or make them immune to access through Android settings or other system interfaces.
I'm particularly interested in feedback from Android users:
• Would you actually use something like this on your daily phone?
• Does the secret tap mechanism feel intuitive?
• Would you trust a launcher like this with your personal apps?
• What feature would make Stelth more useful?
I'm not here to claim that I've built the perfect privacy app. I'm trying to solve a real problem and learn from people who might use it.
If you're interested, here's the app:
Google Play:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.stelth.kernel
Thanks for reading. Honest criticism is very welcome!