Block Access to iOS Apps Using Touch ID
Submitted by Bob Bhatnagar on
iPhone 5s owners interested in locking down specific apps from prying eyes can now limit access using Touch ID authentication. The jailbreak tweak BioProtect makes it possible to select which apps are protected. Instead of entering a password to launch the protected apps, Touch ID is used to grant or deny access for faster results and better security.
Once installed, BioProtect can be enabled or disabled under Settings -> BioProtect. Options can also be set to customize the pop-up alert asking for Touch ID authentication. Individual apps can be locked out using toggles for each app under the section titled Protected Applications. Once an app is protected, it won't launch without a successful fingerprint match.