How to turn off in-app purchases on iPhone
One Screen Time setting stops all in-app purchases, which is the safest choice for a child’s iPhone.
The fix
Block in-app purchases
- 1
Open Settings › Screen Time.
- 2
Tap Content & Privacy Restrictions and turn it on.
- 3
Tap iTunes & App Store Purchases.
- 4
Tap In-app Purchases and choose Don’t Allow.
- 5
Set Require Password to Always Require.
Frequently asked questions
My child bought something by mistake. Can I get a refund?
Request one at reportaproblem.apple.com. Choose the purchase and explain it was made by a child.
Does this stop free app downloads too?
No. It only blocks purchases inside apps. Use Installing Apps in the same menu to block downloads.
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