There are many reasons why you might want to hide an app on your iPhone. Maybe you have some apps that you don't want other people to see, or maybe you just want to keep your home screen organized. Whatever your reason, there are several ways to hide apps on your iPhone.
Method 1: Use Restrictions
The easiest way to hide apps on your iPhone is to use the built-in restrictions feature. This feature allows you to restrict access to certain apps or features on your iPhone, such as the App Store or camera. Here's how to do it:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap on "Screen Time."
- Tap on "Content & Privacy Restrictions."
- Toggle the switch next to "Content & Privacy Restrictions" to turn it on.
- Tap on "Allowed Apps."
- Toggle the switch next to the app you want to hide to turn it off.
Once you've turned off the app in the "Allowed Apps" section, it will no longer appear on your home screen or in your app library. However, the app will still be installed on your iPhone, and you can turn it back on at any time by following the same steps.
Method 2: Use a Folder
If you don't want to use the restrictions feature, you can also hide apps on your iPhone by putting them in a folder. Here's how:
- Press and hold the app you want to hide until it starts shaking.
- Drag the app over another app to create a folder.
- Drag the app you want to hide into the folder.
- Tap on the folder to open it.
- Press and hold the app you want to hide again.
- Drag the app to the right until it's on the second page of the folder.
Once you've hidden the app in the folder, it will no longer appear on your home screen. However, it will still be easy to find in your app library, so this method is not as secure as using restrictions.
Method 3: Use a Third-Party App
If you want to hide apps on your iPhone more securely, you can use a third-party app. There are many apps available in the App Store that allow you to hide apps or create a passcode-protected folder for your apps. Some popular options include:
- App Hider
- Private Photo Vault
- Secure Folder
- Hide My Apps
These apps work differently, but most of them require you to move the apps you want to hide into a special folder or vault. You can then set a passcode or use biometric authentication (like Touch ID or Face ID) to access the hidden apps. Some apps also allow you to hide the folder icon itself, so it won't be visible on your home screen.
Conclusion
There are several ways to hide apps on your iPhone, depending on how secure you want the hiding to be. Using the built-in restrictions feature is the easiest method, but it's not as secure as using a third-party app. Putting apps in a folder is also an option, but it's not as secure as using restrictions or a third-party app. Ultimately, the method you choose will depend on your specific needs and preferences.