How To Lock Apps on iPhone Without Third Party Apps

Md Modassir

March 7, 2025

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Benefits

Privacy is maintained, so no one can access your personal data.
You can prevent unintentional use of the app by children or others.
Your social media and banking apps remain more secure.
Without any third-party app, you can take full advantage of the in-built security features of the iPhone.

Easy ways to lock apps

Using the Screen Time feature
Guided Access mode
Setting up automation via the Shortcuts app

Use the Screen Time feature

Step 1: Go to Settings on your iPhone.
Step 2: Select the Screen Time option.
Step 3: Tap App Limits and choose Add Limit.
Step 4: Select the app you want to lock.
Step 5: Set the time limit to 1 minute and click Add.
Step 6: Now whenever someone tries to open this app, they will have to enter the passcode.

Use Guided Access mode

Step 1: Go to Settings and select Accessibility.
Step 2: Turn on Guided Access option.
Step 3: Now open any app you want to lock.
Step 4: Press the Side button three times to start Guided Access.
Step 5: Tap Start and set a passcode.

Set up automation through the Shortcuts app

Step 1: Open the Shortcuts app and go to the Automations tab.
Step 2: Click Create Personal Automation.
Step 3: Select the App option and choose the app you want to lock.
Step 4: Tap Next and click Add Action.
Step 5: Select the Lock Screen option and tap Done.