Hidden Apps being shown in Screentime

When you make an app hidden or have it require Face ID, you can circumvent the entire hidden apps thing by checking screentime in which it shows all apps. Therefore making the hidden apps feature pointless. Is there a way to fix this?

Posted on Jan 4, 2025 1:17 PM

Similar questions

When Touch and hold the app icon until the quick actions menu opens; I can’t find the option of (require Face ID (or Touch ID or Passcode)) on the quick action menu on iPhone I am trying to lock and hide some apps on my iPhone, as following the instructions ; When Touch and hold the app icon until the quick actions menu opens; I can’t find the option of (require Face ID (or Touch ID or Passcode)) on the quick action menu on iPhone
878 1
Reinstalling a hidden app still keeps the app hidden (iOS 18+) Hi, Could you please help me clarify if this is a feature (and done on purpose) or may be a bug? The behavior i see is the following: * i hide an app with iOS 18+ by long tap -> reqiure FaceID * i see the app in the hidden folder * i delete the app * i install the app directly from the store again -> the app is still hidden Looks like a "security" feature but as a user, i am also a bit annoyed by this. :) Could someone confirm this please? Thanks for the help in advance.
441 8
FaceTime Effects Missing!? os 26 removed the function for effects on iPad FaceTime I think. Does anyone know how to bring it back?
1296 1

1 reply

Jan 4, 2025 2:30 PM in response to Sinoonius

Really good observation. I suggest you report it to Apple as possibly a bug, but at least as something you would like to have fixed.

OTOH, if you have a passcode on Screen tTme no one can see it but you.

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Hidden Apps being shown in Screentime

Welcome to Apple Support Community

A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.

Learn more Sign up