The present invention discloses a mobile terminal safety control method and apparatus. The method comprises: when a safety control mode is opened, obtaining the distance between a mobile terminal and an intelligent wearable device; and determining whether the distance between the mobile terminal and the intelligent wearable device is greater than a preset distance, if yes, hiding a preset application in the mobile terminal, otherwise, displaying the preset application on the mobile terminal. According to the method and apparatus disclosed by the present invention, by setting the safety control mode on the mobile terminal and when the safety control mode is opened, the distance between the mobile terminal and the intelligent wearable device is obtained, and when when the distance is greater than the preset distance, a preset application in the mobile terminal is hidden, otherwise, the preset application is displayed on the mobile terminal. According to the method and apparatus disclosed by the present invention, the safety of the mobile terminal is improved, even if the mobile terminal is used by a person not familiar with the terminal, sensitive information such as personal data of a related user in the mobile terminal cannot be obtained.