To find hidden apps on an iPhone, you can use several methods depending on how the apps were hidden:
1. Use the App Library (iOS 14 and later)
- Swipe left past all your Home Screen pages to reach the App Library.
- Scroll down to the Hidden folder at the bottom (available in iOS 18 and later).
- Tap the Hidden folder and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode.
- You will see all the hidden apps there and can tap to open them or long-press to add them back to the Home Screen
2. Use Spotlight Search
- Swipe down on the Home Screen to open Spotlight Search.
- Type the name of the app you suspect is hidden.
- If the app is installed, it will appear in the search results; tap it to open
3. Use Siri
- Activate Siri by saying “Hey Siri” or holding the side button.
- Ask Siri to open the app by name, e.g., “Open [app name].”
- Siri will open the app if it is installed but hidden
4. Check Settings for Hidden Apps (iOS 18 and later)
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Navigate to Apps > Hidden Apps.
- Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode to view the list of hidden apps
5. Review App Folders
- Sometimes apps are hidden inside folders or subfolders on the Home Screen.
- Open folders and look through them to find apps that might be concealed there
By using these methods, you can locate and access any hidden apps on your iPhone. The App Library’s Hidden folder and the Settings > Apps > Hidden Apps section are the most direct ways to see apps hidden by the system in recent iOS versions
. Spotlight Search and Siri provide quick access if you know the app name
