Table of Contents
* Introduction
* Using the Hidden App feature
* Using the App Library
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* Using the Screen Passcode
* Using the Touch ID or Face ID Lock
Introduction
App concealment is a technique that allows you to hide your app from the user’s home screen. This can be useful in several scenarios, such as when you’re working on an app that you don’t want users to access while they’re driving or when you’re developing a sensitive project and want to keep your app hidden from potential competitors or hackers. In this guide, we’ll explore several ways to conceal your apps on iOS 18 and help you choose the best method for your needs.
Using the Hidden App feature
Apple introduced the "Hidden App" feature in iOS 16. This feature allows you to hide an app from the user’s home screen without deleting it entirely. To use this feature, follow these steps:
- Open the "Settings" app on your iOS device.
- Scroll down and tap on "Screen Time."
- Tap on the app that you want to hide.
- Toggle the switch next to "Hidden App" to the "On" position.
Once you’ve hidden an app, it will no longer be visible on the user’s home screen. However, it’s important to note that users can still access the hidden app if they go to the "App Library." To prevent users from accessing the hidden app in this way, follow these additional steps:
- Open the "Settings" app on your iOS device.
- Scroll down and tap on "Screens & Keyboards."
- Tap on "Touch ID & Face ID."
- Toggle the switch next to "Require Touch ID or Face ID for Screen Time Passcode" to the "On" position.
With this setting enabled, users will be required to authenticate with Touch ID or Face ID before they can access the hidden app.Using the App Library
Another way to conceal your app on iOS 18 is by using the "App Library." The App Library is a new feature in iOS 14 that allows you to organize all of your apps into different categories. By default, the App Library includes several categories such as "Social," "Productivity