By default, Apple doesn’t allow users to completely hide apps on their iPhones. This is a precautionary measure to prevent malicious or unwanted apps from being installed without the user’s permission. However, there are other ways to keep sensitive and important apps away from prying eyes, and in this post, we’ll explain all the ways you can hide such apps on your iPhone.

The iPhone’s inability to hide apps is actually a security feature designed to prevent attackers from installing unwanted apps on your device without your permission. When apps are left hidden in the background, without your knowledge, they can use background resources or transfer your sensitive data externally.

However, you can use workarounds to keep sensitive and important apps away from prying eyes. These workarounds are not 100% effective, but they should help you hide apps in most common situations. We recommend that you review the list of workarounds below and find the one that best suits your current needs and preferences.

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