An easy way to lock all your iPad apps at once is to simplylock the iPad screen.

TapUse Screen Time Passcode.

You’ll be asked for the Screen Time passcode to continue.

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Select an app category, such as Entertainment, or pick one or more individual apps to lock.

launch the app, and leave it open for one minute.

TapAsk For More Time.

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The app is now locked with your password.

Whats the Point of Locking iPad Apps?

The reason you might consider this workaround is because it lets you prevent access to specific apps.

Confirming a Screen Time passcode on an iPad

This technique of locking apps can also prevent unauthorized access to sensitive information.

How to Use Locked iPad Apps

Locking an app only locks it for other people.

To use a locked app, open it and tapAsk For More Time>Enter Screen Time Passcode.

Entering an Apple ID for screen time password recovery.

Are There Any Apps You Shouldnt Lock?

you’re free to lock any app on your iPad.

Some apps, however, wont work right if you fully lock them.

The iPad’s Screen Time settings

you could also use Guided Access toprevent someone from exiting an iPad app.

Screen Time will also let you turn off in-app purchases.

Add Limit highlighted in Screen Time settings

An app chosen and Next highlighted in Screen Time settings

Block at End of Limit and Add highlighted in Screen Time settings

Ask For More Time highlighted in iPad Screen Time

One More Minute highlighted in Screen Time

An iPad app that has been locked by Screen Time.