If you are worried about your children being drawn into shopping while playing games, video games at their iPhone o iPad, you should consider disabling in-app purchases.
Disable in-app purchases on iPhone
In-app purchases on the iPhone allow customers to easily purchase sports credits or move to a paid app model while playing sports or trying out free apps.
In-app purchases provide a better experience for users by allowing them to easily make purchases without having to stop exercising or abruptly close the app to make a purchase in the in-app store.
However, this feature has led to many situations where young people have made expensive in-app purchases without even realizing they were spending real money.
The only way to prevent yourself or your children from being tempted to make purchases while playing video games or using free apps is to disable in-app purchases on your computer.
1. Disable in-app purchases on iPhone
The option to disable in-app purchases is hidden in the “Show Time” feature on your iPhone. Therefore, the only way to stop in-app purchases is to turn on the “Show Time” feature on your device.
1. Ir a Settings > Time display and select Activate time display possibility.
2. On the next two screens, click Proceed to > This is my iPhone > Scroll down and choose Content and privacy restrictions possibility.
3. On the next screen, move the cursor next to Content and privacy restrictions à EN place and chosen iTunes purchases and Apps possibility.
4. On the iTunes & App Store purchase screen, choose In-app purchases.
5. On the next screen, select Do not activate possibility.
After that, your iPhone or iPad will give you the message In-app purchases are usually not allowed, whenever someone tries to buy sports credits when it comes to paid video games or tries to switch to the paid model of any app on your device.
2. Stop in-app purchases on baby's iPad or iPhone
The steps to disable in-app purchases on baby iPhone are the same as above, but in case of baby iPhone, it is essential to set a screen time passcode.
1. Ir a Settings > Time display and select Activate time display possibility.
2. On the next screen, click Proceed to and choose It's my baby's iPhone possibility.
3. On the next two screens you will be asked to set a time and app limit on your little one's phone, choose Not now ability to maneuver to the next screen.
4. On the next screen (Content and Privacy), click Continue.
5. On the next two screens, you will be asked to enter and re-enter 4 digits Show passcode at time.
Word : Make sure you write this passcode down somewhere.
6. On the next screen, you will be asked to enter your phone number Apple ID e Password.
7. On the next screen, scroll down and click on Content and privacy restrictions. If prompted, enter your viewing time Access code.
8. On the Content & Privacy Restrictions screen, move the button next to Content materials and privacy restrictions à EN place and chosen iTunes and App Retailer purchases.
9. On the iTunes & App Store screen, choose In-app purchases.
10. On the next screen, choose the Do not activate choose to disable in-app purchases on your baby's iPhone.
This can completely prevent your child from accidentally purchasing while playing video games.
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