Did you know that the average iPhone user has about 93 apps installed on their phone?

A person scrolling on a phone. The text on the screen reads,

If you have 93 or more apps installed on your phone, you've probably grappled with screen clutter.

Don't despair! There is an easy way to declutter your home screen.

Does this app bring me joy?

It's time to evaluate what apps you need on the home screen.

Mobile app icons are floating over a phone.

Ask yourself these questions:

  1. Do I use this app often?

  2. Is this app something I'd rather keep private?

  3. Does this app bring me joy?

Once you have your answers, you'll know which apps you need to hide from your home screen.

Hide it

It's time to hide some apps! Check out the video and screenshots below for a tutorial: 🔽

  1. On the Home Screen, tap and hold the app icon for the app you want to hide.

  2. Tap Remove App on the menu that pops open.

  3. Tap Remove from Home Screen.

iPhone pop up menu after you tap and hold an app on the Home Screen

iPhone pop up menu after you tap and hold an app on the Home Screen and select Remove App

Good job! Now, your app is stored in the App Library but it's not visible on your Home Screen.

Unhide it

If you change your mind, you can add the app back to your Home Screen. Check out the video and screenshots below for a tutorial: 🔽

iPhone pop up menu that opens after you tap and hold an app in the App Library

  1. Swipe from right to left until you get to the App Library.

  2. Find the app you want to unhide, and press and hold the app icon.

  3. Tap Add to Home Screen on the menu that pops open.

Great job!

You've added the app back to your Home Screen.

Quiz

Beth wants to curb her doom scrolling habit. What apps should she hide? Select all options that apply:

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