iOS 18: Guide to Blocking and Hiding iPhone Apps

iOS 18 introduces powerful new features that increase privacy and security on your iPhone. One of these features is the ability to block and hide applications, so your personal data remains protected from unauthorized access. In this guide, we’ll walk you through simple steps to block i hide apps on your iOS 18 device.
Steps:

Access Settings: Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
Find Privacy & Security: Scroll down and tap “Privacy & Security.”
Select App Lock: In the Privacy & Security menu, you will find the “App Lock” option. Click this.
Enable App Lock: Turn on the “App Lock” switch to activate this feature.
Select apps to block: a list of installed apps will be displayed. Select the apps you want to block.
Set a password: You’ll be asked to set a strong password or use Face ID or Touch ID to authenticate.

To unblock and unhide apps in iOS 18, follow these steps:

Access Settings: Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone.
Find Privacy & Security: Scroll down and tap “Privacy & Security.”
Select App Lock: In the Privacy & Security menu, you will find the “App Lock” option. Click this.
Disable App Lock: Turn off the “App Lock” switch to deactivate this feature.

When you turn off app lock, all previously blocked apps will be unlocked and visible on your home screen or app library.
Additional tips:

For added security, consider using or enabling a complex password biometric authentication.
To hide locked apps from your home screen, simply swipe left to access your app library and remove them from your folders.