diff --git a/src/vs/workbench/browser/layout.ts b/src/vs/workbench/browser/layout.ts
index 547d962d97cf7..48479e4054718 100644
--- a/src/vs/workbench/browser/layout.ts
+++ b/src/vs/workbench/browser/layout.ts
@@ -1486,7 +1486,7 @@ export abstract class Layout extends Disposable implements IWorkbenchLayoutServi
 		let focusEditor = false;
 		if (hidden && this.panelService.getActivePanel()) {
 			this.panelService.hideActivePanel();
-			focusEditor = true;
+			focusEditor = isIOS ? false : true; // Do not auto focus on ios #127832
 		}
 
 		// If panel part becomes visible, show last active panel or default panel