How to Hide and Unhide an App on Your iPhone or iPad (and Why You May Want To) The latest update to iOS has brought with it a new feature: the ability to hide and unhide apps on your iPhone or iPad.
At first glance, this may seem like a minor tweak, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of implications for user behavior, security, and what it means to "own" an app.
For many users, hiding an app is a straightforward solution to decluttering their Home screen and reducing distractions.