How to Turn Off In-App Purchases on iPhone
In-app purchases can be a convenient way to access additional features or content within an app on your iPhone. However, if you have children who use your device or are concerned about spending too much money on these purchases, it may be best to turn off in-app purchases altogether. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: Go to Settings
The first step to turn off in-app purchases on your iPhone is to go to the Settings app.
Step 2: Tap on Screen Time
In the Settings app, tap on “Screen Time” to access the appropriate settings for your iPhone.
Step 3: Tap on Content & Privacy Restrictions
Once you’re in the Screen Time menu, scroll down and tap on “Content & Privacy Restrictions.”
Step 4: Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions
Toggle the switch next to “Content & Privacy Restrictions” to enable this feature.
Step 5: Set a Passcode
After enabling content and privacy restrictions, you’ll need to set a passcode. This passcode is required to change any of the restrictions you set, so make sure to choose something that you’ll remember.
Step 6: Scroll down and Tap on iTunes & App Store Purchases
Once you’ve set your passcode, scroll down in the content & privacy restrictions menu until you see “iTunes & App Store Purchases.”
Step 7: Tap on In-App Purchases and toggle it off
Under the iTunes & App Store Purchases, tap on “In-App Purchases” and turn the toggle switch off.
Congratulations, you’ve successfully turned off in-app purchases on your iPhone. With this feature turned off, any attempt to make an in-app purchase will require your passcode, which means you can feel more confident about managing your spending and avoiding accidental charges.
It’s worth noting that if you use Family Sharing on your iPhone, you can also restrict in-app purchases for other members of your family. You can access this feature by going to Settings > Screen Time > Family Sharing > the person you want to manage > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > In-App Purchases, and then toggling that option to off.
Overall, we hope this guide has been helpful in showing you how to turn off in-app purchases on your iPhone. Whether you’re concerned about children making accidental purchases or simply want to manage your own spending, this is an easy way to stay in control and make sure you’re only spending money when you want to.