How to Hide apps in iPhone: Hiding apps in iPhone can be done for any reason, whether it is a matter of privacy or for some other reason. If you also want to hide some apps in your iPhone, then this guide is for you. Here, we will understand step-by-step how to hide apps in iPhone.
Use App Folders
The simplest way to hide apps on iPhone is to organize them into folders and then hide them within a single folder. Follow the steps given below:
- If you want to hide the apps, tap and hold them.
- Once you’ve put apps on hold, drag another app and put it on hold.
- This will create a folder. Rename the folder name to any name, such as “Utilities” or “Miscellaneous”.
- Now, hide the selected apps by dragging them into the folder.
Use Restrictions (Screen Time)
You can hide any app by using the “Restrictions” feature in iPhone. This feature can be found under “Screen Time”. Follow the steps given below:
- Go to Settings and tap on “Screen Time”.
- Tap on “Content & Privacy Restrictions”.
- Tap on “iTunes & App Store Purchases”.
- Set the “Deleteing Apps” option to “Don’t Allow”.
- Now, go back to the “Screen Time” menu and tap on “App Limits”.
- Select the apps you want to hide by tapping on the “+” icon and set a limit to hide them.
Use Guided Access
Guided Access is another feature that is useful for privacy and security in iPhone. By using this feature you can lock a specific app and can access that app only with the password. To enable this feature follow the steps given below:
- Go to Settings and tap on “Accessibility”.
- Tap on “Guided Access” and enable this feature.
- Now, open any app and while using it, triple-click the iPhone to start “Guided Access”.
- Here you set the password and lock the app.
Use Siri Suggestions
You can also hide some apps by using Siri Suggestions. Siri Suggestions shows you a list of frequently used apps, but you can hide it. Follow the steps given below:
- Swipe down on the home screen of iPhone and type the name of any app in the “Search” bar.
- You can tap and hold on the name of the app.
- Tap on “Suggest Less” option.
- That app will be selected from Siri Suggestions and will not show in your recommendations in future.
Last words
These are some of the ways in which you can hide apps on your iPhone. By using each method you can keep your apps private and thus protect them from anyone else’s view.
