How to lock apps with Screen Time Screen Time, a feature that’s built into your iPhone, can put limitations on how an app is used. You can use it to lock every app except for the phone app. It ...

You can't lock every app on your iPhone. Some apps, like Camera, Find My and Settings can't be locked. But you can lock most apps, such as App Store, Messages and third-party apps.

With iOS 18, Apple now offers the ability to lock and hide certain apps on your device. Whenever you want to access the app, you have to input a passcode or biometric authentication to open it.

Tech expert Kurt “CyberGuy" Knutsson explores the iOS 18’s new features to hide and lock apps for better privacy and organization.

App Control: Lock, Hide, and Unhide Apps on Your iPhone or iPad It’s important to note that not all apps support these features, and some may have limited functionality when locked or hidden.

Good Lock, the customization app for Samsung mobile devices, is now available globally. More details here.

1. Long press an app. 2. Tap Require Face ID. 3. Tap Hide and Require Face ID.

You — and, to an extent, your kids — can now lock and hide apps on an iPhone. Here’s how.