diff --git a/src/plugins/platforms/ios/qioswindow.mm b/src/plugins/platforms/ios/qioswindow.mm
index 53da97e12d..4b4871dd64 100644
--- a/src/plugins/platforms/ios/qioswindow.mm
+++ b/src/plugins/platforms/ios/qioswindow.mm
@@ -109,6 +109,9 @@
         keyboardType = UIKeyboardTypeDefault;
         returnKeyType = UIReturnKeyDone;
         secureTextEntry = NO;
+
+        if (isQtApplication())
+            self.hidden = YES;
     }
 
     return self;