How to Enable In-App Purchases on Your Child's iPhone

Learn how to easily allow in-app purchases on your child's iPhone with this step-by-step guide.

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To allow in-app purchases on your child's iPhone, go to Settings, and tap on your child’s name under Family Sharing. Select 'Purchases and Subscriptions' and ensure that 'Ask to Buy' is off. Alternatively, you can adjust the settings directly on your child's device by navigating to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases, and set In-app Purchases to 'Allow'.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Family Sharing on iPhone? Family Sharing allows you to share purchases, subscriptions, and locations with family members on your Apple devices.
  2. How can I restrict in-app purchases on my child's iPhone? You can restrict in-app purchases by going to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions and toggling off iTunes & App Store Purchases.
  3. What does 'Ask to Buy' mean in Family Sharing? 'Ask to Buy' is a feature that requires children to get permission from a parent or guardian before making purchases on the App Store.
  4. Can I set spending limits on my child's iPhone? While you can't set specific spending limits, you can monitor purchases and restrict in-app purchases through Screen Time settings.