The ability to lock an app is a welcome addition to iOS 18. It lets you let your friends borrow your phone without worrying about them opening apps you don’t want them to open. But what exactly does app locking do? Let’s find out.
How to LOCK apps on your iPhone! (with Face ID and passcode)
When you lock an app, no one can access its contents except you. The app is visible on your home screen, but can’t be opened unless you authenticate with your Face ID.
The app’s notifications will still come through. However, no content will appear in notification previews or Spotlight. Locking an app is the perfect way to protect sensitive content in your apps.
Long press the app you want to lock and select Require Face ID. When prompted, select Face ID again.
