Perfect Guide: Organize Your iPad Home Screen

With its larger display compared to the iPhone, it's easy to fill with more apps on your iPad. To help you manage this, here are five ways to organize your iPad's home screen for a cleaner layout.

Note: Make sure your iOS is updated to version 17 or later before proceeding!

Example of iPad Home Screen Organization

Before

The home screen looks cluttered with too many apps scattered everywhere…

After

The wallpaper is set to white, and the icons and widgets are customized to create a unified, stylish look!

This customized home screen was created using "WidgetClub". With a little effort, you can transform your home screen into a sleek, organized layout too!

Now, let's explore five simple ways to organize your iPad's home screen.

1. Gathering Apps into Folders

An easy way to tidy up your home screen is by grouping multiple apps into one folder!

1. Hold down on the home screen.
2. When the icons start to shake, tap and hold one app, then drag it over another app you want to group it with.

3. A folder will automatically be created—rename it as needed.
4. Tap "Done" in the top right corner.

2. Add Frequently Used Icons to the Dock

You can rearrange app icons however you like. For frequently used apps, it's convenient to place them in the "Dock" at the bottom of the screen!

1. Hold down on the home screen.
2. When the icons wiggle, drag the app to the Dock.

3. Release your finger to place the app in the Dock.
4. Tap the screen to confirm (or press "Done" in the top right).

3. Hide Less Frequently Used Apps

To keep your home screen uncluttered and improve navigation, you can hide apps that you don’t use often. The app won’t be deleted—you can still find it easily with Spotlight search when needed.

1. Hold down on the home screen.
2. When the icons start to shake, tap the "-" on the app you want to hide.

3. Tap "Remove from Home Screen". (Be careful not to tap "Delete App," as this will remove the app entirely.)

To find hidden apps

1. Swipe down on the home screen to access Spotlight Search.
2. Type the app’s name or first letter then it should appear under "Siri Suggestions."

4. Add Widgets

Widgets help you keep your home screen organized and provide information at a glance. This reduces the need to open apps and helps declutter the screen. The following steps are about iOS18.

1. Hold down on the home screen.
2. Tap "Edit" in the top left corner.

3. Tap "Add Widget".
4. Select the app and widget size, then tap "Add Widget".

5. Tap "Done" in the top right corner.
6. Done!

Recommended Widget Apps

Adding widgets for frequently used apps like clocks, weather, or calendars can be very useful. If setting them up individually feels complicated, a customization app like WidgetClub is highly recommended. It offers a wide variety of ready-made widgets, so you don’t need to download separate apps!

5. Change Your Wallpaper

When using widgets, it's a good idea to choose a simple wallpaper to make the widgets stand out. Even if you add multiple widgets, a plain background won’t feel too empty.

1. Tap "Wallpaper" on the Settings app.
2. To change only the home screen wallpaper, tap "Home Screen" on the right side under "Set asCurrent ".

3. Tap "Photo" at the bottom. "Color" or "Gradient" for a plain wallpaper.
4. Tap "Done" in the top right corner.

How to Organize Your iPad’s Home Screen in Style?

For those who want a more stylish and convenient layout, WidgetClub is a great option! You can also change your app icons to match your overall design. With WidgetClub, you can customize wallpapers, widgets, and app icons all in one go.

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