Android (Samsung): Settings → Home screen → Hide apps → select apps → Apply
Android (Samsung): Long-press app icon → Remove from Home screen (app stays installed)
Android (Samsung): Settings → Apps → select app → Disable (if available)
Android (Pixel/Stock): Use a launcher that supports app hiding (install launcher → enable Hide apps → select apps)
Android (Any): Use a third-party app locker/hider (install → set PIN/password → hide apps)
iPhone: iOS 14+ → App Library → remove from Home Screen (app still installed)
iPhone: Long-press app icon → Remove App → move to App Library only
iPhone: Use Screen Time → Content & Privacy Restrictions → Allowed Apps (hide apps by limiting access)
iPhone: Create a Focus profile → hide specific app notifications (keeps apps accessible)
iPhone: Use a separate Apple ID with Family Sharing to restrict app access (manage purchase/download permissions)