How To Lock An App On iPhone?

Use Screen Time to set an app limit

Open Settings

Tap Screen Time

Tap App Limits

Tap Add Limit

Select the app category or specific app

Tap Next

Set the time limit to 1 minute

Turn on Block at End of Limit

Tap Add

Use Guided Access to lock the phone to one app

Open Settings

Tap Accessibility

Tap Guided Access

Turn on Guided Access

Set a passcode

Open the app you want to lock

Triple-click the side button

Tap Start

Use Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode to lock the app with Screen Time restrictions

Use a third-party app lock feature if supported by the app

Use Shortcuts automation to restrict access to an app-related action

Hide the app from Home Screen and App Library if needed

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