How to Disable Apple In-App Purchases on Your Device

Learn how to stop Apple from processing in-app purchases by disabling them in your device settings.

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To stop Apple from paying for in-app purchases, you can disable in-app purchases entirely. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions. Enable Content & Privacy Restrictions if not already on, then tap iTunes & App Store Purchases. Select 'In-app Purchases' and set it to 'Don't Allow.' This will prevent any in-app purchases on your device.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens when I disable in-app purchases? Disabling in-app purchases will prevent apps from making any purchases unless this setting is changed back.
  2. Can I restrict in-app purchases for my child's iPhone? Yes, you can enable content and privacy restrictions using Screen Time to prevent your child from making in-app purchases.
  3. Are in-app purchases refundable? In-app purchases are usually not refundable, but you can request a refund through Apple if the purchase was unauthorized.
  4. How do I enable in-app purchases again? To enable in-app purchases again, go back to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, and select 'In-app Purchases' to 'Allow'.