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

In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore various methods to lock apps on your iPhone, including using a password, Face ID, and more.

It's not what you think. I just don't want my daughter seeing YouTube. So, here's how I lock it behind Face ID and tuck it away in a hidden folder she can't find or open.

Though you can lock and hide apps on iOS 18, which includes the Notes app, you might want to add more security to individual entries by locking notes.

Here's how to lock and hide your iPhone apps for an extra layer of security. You can also check out all the features iOS 26 will likely bring to your iPhone this fall.