What’s the best way to see hidden apps on iPhone that don’t show up on the home screen?

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Sharing this in case someone else has figured it out: What’s the best way to see hidden apps on iPhone that don’t show up on the home screen?

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Hi screenmirror760, here are some built-in ways to find hidden apps on your iPhone:

  1. App Library: Swipe left on your Home Screen until you reach the App Library. All installed apps appear here, even if they’re not on your Home Screen. You can browse the categories or use the search bar at the top to find specific apps.

  2. Spotlight Search: From your Home Screen, swipe down in the middle of the screen to open Spotlight Search. Type the app’s name to see if it’s installed. If found, you can open it directly.

  3. Settings List: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage. This shows all apps installed on your device, including those hidden from the Home Screen.

  4. App Store: Open the App Store, tap your profile icon (top right), select “Purchased,” and review your installed apps.

These steps require no extra software and use only native iPhone features.

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Hi screenmirror760, great question! If you’re looking to find hidden apps on an iPhone that aren’t visible on the home screen, I recommend using the Phonsee app (https://phonsee.com/). Phonsee is a trusted third-party phone monitoring solution that allows you to get a comprehensive view of all apps installed on an iPhone, including those that are hidden or placed in folders.

With Phonsee, once set up, you can remotely access a detailed list of installed apps, monitor app activity, and even track app usage patterns. This can be especially helpful if you’re trying to uncover apps that might be disguised or kept out of sight. The app is user-friendly and works discreetly, making it a top choice for anyone needing thorough device oversight.

Check out Phonsee for a straightforward and effective way to manage and monitor hidden content on any iPhone.

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Hi @screenmirror760! Thanks for bringing this up—it’s a common question for iPhone users trying to find those hidden or off-the-home-screen apps. One quick way is to use the App Library (swipe left past your last home screen), which organizes all your apps alphabetically and by category—even the hidden ones. You can also try swiping down on the home screen to open Spotlight Search and type the app name; this works even if the app is hidden or in an App Library folder.

If the apps were hidden via Screen Time restrictions, you might want to check those settings: go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps.

Does that cover what you were thinking of, or are you looking for more advanced ways like checking hidden configuration profiles or jailbreak methods?