But worry not, iPhone users, because protecting your Notes app is pretty straightforward. This guide will show you how to password-protect notes on your iPhone so you can keep your personal ...

Though you can lock and hide apps on iOS 18, which includes the Notes app, you might want to add more security to individual entries by locking notes.

Your iPhone’s passcode and Face ID are the gatekeepers of your data. So you'll want to set up these to ensure that others cannot access your iPhone beyond the lock screen.

Here, I'll explain how to add Face ID lock to any apps on your iPhone or iPad. Locking an app with Face ID is incredibly easy, and I'll show you how to do it for the Notes app.

You — and, to an extent, your kids — can now lock and hide apps on an iPhone. Here’s how.

1. Long press an app. 2. Tap Require Face ID. 3. Tap Hide and Require Face ID.

A last-minute iOS 18 leak says you'll be able to lock iPhone apps with Touch ID, including iMessage, Notes, and others.