Learn how you can keep certain apps private on your iPhone or iPad
More security for your apps in iOS18
Among the new features Apple announced for iOS18 and iPadOS 18 at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) this month are some enhancements to privacy and security for your apps. Now you can add an extra layer of protection to keep others from opening your apps or seeing information that you’d rather keep hidden. What does it mean to lock an app?
While iPhones and iPads already incorporate a passcode, fingerprint, or Face ID to unlock the device, there aren’t currently any further restrictions on opening apps or reading notifications once the phone is unlocked. The new ability to lock apps in iOS18 addresses this gap. If you choose to lock individual apps, there will be several extra layers of security: Steps to lock an app
To lock an app, locate it on your home screen, then tap and hold the app icon.
