How to Turn Off Family Sharing App Requests on iPhone

Learn how to disable Family Sharing app requests by turning off the Ask to Buy feature for family members on your Apple device.

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To turn off Family Sharing app requests, open the Settings app, tap your Apple ID at the top, select 'Family Sharing,' and then choose 'Ask to Buy.' Select the family member for whom you wish to disable requests, then toggle off 'Ask to Buy.' This way, they won't need approval for app purchases or downloads anymore.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the Ask to Buy feature in Family Sharing? Ask to Buy is a Family Sharing feature that requires children or other family members to get approval from a family organizer before purchasing or downloading apps.
  2. Can I turn off Ask to Buy for some family members but not others? Yes, you can selectively disable Ask to Buy for individual family members in the Family Sharing settings on your Apple device.
  3. Will turning off Ask to Buy stop all purchase requests? Turning off Ask to Buy for a family member means they will no longer need approval for app purchases or downloads.