System and method used for hiding application on mobile terminal

The invention provides a system used for hiding application on a mobile terminal. The system comprises a selection unit, a hiding unit, a detection unit and a monitoring unit. The selection unit is used for selecting the hidden application and containing parasitic application of the hidden application. The hiding unit is used as an icon which does not display the hidden application on a desktop of the mobile terminal. The detection unit is used for detecting starting of the parasitic application. The monitoring unit is used for monitoring appearance of specified conditions after the parasitic application is started and for starting the hidden application when the specified conditions appear. The invention further provides a method for hiding the application on the mobile terminal. Through the system and method used for hiding the application on the mobile terminal, the private application of a user can not be found, so the privacy of the user is protected.