How to Turn Off App Approval on Family Sharing for iPhone and iPad

Learn how to disable app approval in Family Sharing on your iPhone or iPad by turning off Ask to Buy for your child’s account.

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To turn off app approval in Family Sharing, head to Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap on your Apple ID, then Family Sharing. Select your child's account and disable 'Ask to Buy.' This prevents approval requests for app purchases.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is Ask to Buy in Family Sharing? Ask to Buy is a feature that requires children in a Family Sharing group to get approval from a parent or guardian before making app purchases.
  2. Can I turn off app approval for specific children only? Yes, you can disable Ask to Buy individually for each child’s account within Family Sharing settings.
  3. Does turning off app approval disable all purchase notifications? Disabling Ask to Buy stops approval requests but does not necessarily disable all purchase notifications.