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SnapAway

SnapAway is a lightweight privacy utility for Windows that instantly hides selected apps and windows using a secret keyboard shortcut. Hidden apps continue running normally in the background while disappearing from the screen, taskbar, desktop, and Alt+Tab view.

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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Pay once)
  • Proprietary

Platforms

  • Windows
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Features

Properties

  1.  Privacy focused
  2.  Lightweight

Features

  1.  Dark Mode
  2.  Ad-free
  3.  No registration required
  4.  No Tracking
  5.  Works Offline

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SnapAway information

  • Developed by

    BR flagEdenware

  • Licensing

    Proprietary and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    One time purchase (perpetual license) that costs up to $9 + free version with limited functionality.

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  • Supported Languages

    • English
    • Arabic
    • Chinese
    • Czech
    • German
    • Portuguese
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Japanese

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What is SnapAway?

SnapAway is a lightweight privacy utility for Windows that instantly hides selected apps and windows using a secret keyboard shortcut. Hidden apps continue running normally in the background while disappearing from the screen, taskbar, desktop, and Alt+Tab view.

Designed for fast privacy at work or home, SnapAway lets users quickly hide sensitive windows and restore them instantly when needed. The app supports invisible background operation, tray access, password protection, audio muting, and customizable shortcuts.

SnapAway is lightweight, ad-free, multi-language, and optimized for Windows 10 and Windows 11. The free version includes core privacy features, while optional Pro features unlock advanced capabilities such as unlimited hidden apps.

Also available through the Microsoft Store.

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