What are Concealed Apps?

Concealed apps, also known as hidden apps, are apps that are not displayed on the home screen by default. These apps are often added by developers or users who want to keep them private or away from prying eyes.

Why do we Need to Find Hidden Apps?

Finding hidden apps is important for several reasons:

• Organize your apps: By locating all of the apps on your iPhone, you can organize them into folders or categories, making it easier to find what you need.
• Increase productivity: When you know where all of your apps are, you can find the one you need quickly, saving time and increasing productivity.
• Security: Some hidden apps may contain sensitive information that you don’t want others to access. By finding these apps, you can ensure their security.

How to Locate Hidden Apps on iPhone with iOS 18

Method 1: Using the Spotlight Search

The Spotlight search is a powerful tool that allows you to search for apps, contacts, and other items on your iPhone. To use the Spotlight search to find hidden apps:

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to access the Control Center.
2. Tap and hold the search bar at the top of the Control Center.
3. Type the name of the app you are looking for in the search bar.
4. If the app is not displayed on the home screen, it will be listed in the Spotlight search results.

Method 2: Using the App Library

The App Library is a new feature in iOS 18 that allows you to organize all of your apps into categories. To use the App Library to find hidden apps:

1. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to access the Control Center.
2. Tap on the “Library” tab at the top of the Control Center.
3. Scroll through the different categories in the App Library until you find the one that contains the hidden app you are looking for.
4. Tap on the category to view all of the apps in that category.
5. If the app is not displayed on the home screen, it will be listed in the App Library.

Method 3: Using iCloud Backup and Restore

If you have backed up your iPhone to iCloud, you can restore the backup to locate hidden apps that were not displayed on the home screen before. To use iCloud backup and restore to find hidden apps:

1. Go to the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the Settings app.
3. Tap on “iCloud.”
4. Tap on “Backup & Restore.”
5. Tap on “Restore from Backup.”
6. Follow the prompts to restore your iPhone from the backup.
7. Once the restoration is complete, all of the apps that were on your iPhone before the backup will be restored, including any hidden apps that were not displayed on the home screen.

Case Studies and Personal Experiences

Many iOS developers have encountered situations where they need to find concealed apps on their iPhones. Here are a few examples:

• A developer was working on a new project and needed to locate an app that contained important information for the project.