An application display method of the present disclosure includes receiving a touch operation, obtaining second fingerprint information from the touch operation, matching the second fingerprint information and first fingerprint information, and when the second fingerprint information matches the first fingerprint information, displaying a first application in an application switch screen. The picture display method of the present disclosure includes receiving a touch operation, obtaining second fingerprint information from the touch operation, matching the second fingerprint information and first fingerprint information, and when the second fingerprint information matches the first fingerprint information, displaying a second picture. Hence, the methods provided can be applicable to a scenario in which an electronic device displays an application or a picture that may include private information of a user.