The ability to make applications less visible on Apple’s mobile operating system involves techniques to remove app icons from the home screen and App Library. This can range from simple organization within folders to more advanced methods leveraging system features like App Library categorization or Restrictions (Parental Controls). For example, an application deemed less frequently used might be relegated to a less prominent position within the App Library or hidden within a folder.
Controlling app visibility offers several advantages. It can streamline the user interface, reducing clutter and improving navigation, particularly on devices with numerous installed applications. Furthermore, managing app accessibility can serve as a privacy measure, limiting casual discovery of sensitive or personal applications by other device users. Historically, user demand for greater control over the app environment has driven advancements in iOS features related to organization and privacy.