Hide apps based on Touch ID or Face recognition

My kids are on our ipad from time to time. However, I would like to have a feature that, when they use their password, it hides apps based on that. I want to prevent them to remove any drives from my cloud environment as an example.

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Nov 27, 2022 1:13 AM

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Posted on Nov 27, 2022 2:55 AM

“Our iPad”?


Outside of Educational establishments, an iPad is principally a single user device. As such, it is intended to be used by one person only; there is no concept of a “child” profile - or the ability to create multiple accounts for different users with differing levels of access. 


As such, if your intent is to share an iPad with a child, you’re going to have all kinds of difficulties with privacy and restricting access to Apps or your own personal/sensitive data - notwithstanding potential device and AppleID account lockout issues.


Each user should have their own device(s) that are used with their own AppleID. Devices intended for use by children can be configured with Screen Time Restrictions and Parental Controls - in addition to Family Sharing which allows you to selectively share paid Apple Services and Media content.


A child’s device will be configured with a unique AppleID that is used by the child on their own device(s). For “minors” (i.e., under 13) the AppleID is restricted in its capabilities.


Screen Time

Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Set up Screen Time for a family member on iPad - Apple Support


Family Sharing

Family Sharing - Apple

Set up Family Sharing – Apple Support

Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support

Share App Store, iTunes Store and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing – Apple Support


Parental Controls

Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

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Nov 27, 2022 2:55 AM in response to Alexander van Aken

“Our iPad”?


Outside of Educational establishments, an iPad is principally a single user device. As such, it is intended to be used by one person only; there is no concept of a “child” profile - or the ability to create multiple accounts for different users with differing levels of access. 


As such, if your intent is to share an iPad with a child, you’re going to have all kinds of difficulties with privacy and restricting access to Apps or your own personal/sensitive data - notwithstanding potential device and AppleID account lockout issues.


Each user should have their own device(s) that are used with their own AppleID. Devices intended for use by children can be configured with Screen Time Restrictions and Parental Controls - in addition to Family Sharing which allows you to selectively share paid Apple Services and Media content.


A child’s device will be configured with a unique AppleID that is used by the child on their own device(s). For “minors” (i.e., under 13) the AppleID is restricted in its capabilities.


Screen Time

Use Screen Time on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch – Apple Support

Set up Screen Time for a family member on iPad - Apple Support


Family Sharing

Family Sharing - Apple

Set up Family Sharing – Apple Support

Family Sharing and Apple ID for your child - Apple Support

Share App Store, iTunes Store and Apple Books purchases with Family Sharing – Apple Support


Parental Controls

Use parental controls on your child's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch – Apple Support

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