If the app was hidden within App Store ... Simply say “Hey Siri, open X app” and the app will open. This won’t tell you where ...

The app will no longer show up on your iPhone, won't appear as recently used, and can't be searched using Spotlight on your iPhone. If you try to open a hidden app with Siri, it won't work.

This should obscure any lingering questions about whether or not you have hidden apps. To open the Hidden Apps folder and access these apps, Face ID is required. All iOS 18 users have the Hidden ...

With the new features that can lock and hide apps in iOS 18 ... it will need your Face ID or passcode to open. You can't lock every app on your iPhone. Some apps, like Camera, Find My and Settings ...