How To Hide Apps on iPhone

There are two options to hide apps on iPhone without deleting them:

• Option 1: In iOS 18, Apple introduced a built-in setting

• Option 2: Install an app designed to lock (or block) apps (Refocus)

Option 1: Built-in By Apple on iOS 18

Choose this setting if you have iOS 18 and want to avoid installing another application. However, you lose powerful features and flexibility.

Steps to hide apps on iPhone app library:

1. Go to the Home Screen

2. Locate the app you want to lock

3. Touch and hold the app icon until the quick actions menu opens

4. Tap "Require Face ID"

5. Choose between "Require Face ID" or "Hide and Require Face ID"

Touch And Hold The App On Home Screen, And Press "Require Face ID"

Choose "Hide and Require Face ID"

Explainer Of Hiding The App

View The Hidden App

The next time you open the app, you will have to authenticate with Face ID.

Option 2: Refocus (app with iOS 16, iOS 17, iOS 18+ support)

The best option to lock (or block) apps if you are willing to install another application. Refocus is an app to lock other apps.

Steps to lock (or block) apps on iPhone using Refocus:

1. Install "Refocus" from the Apple App Store

2. Open Refocus app

3. Complete the onboarding steps. The onboarding will show you how to lock apps!

4. Select "Start" at the bottom

5. Select "Schedule Blocking"

6. Select the app or websites you want to lock

7. Select "Schedule Blocking"

Install Refocus

Select "Start" At The Bottom Of The Screen

Select "Schedule Blocking"

Select "Safari"

Select "Schedule Blocking"

View The Locked (or Blocked) App