How to restrict in-app purchases on Apple devices

It is very simple to turn off in-app purchases on Apple devices, here’s how.

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Every parent’s nightmare is the one where the mobile operator bill arrives and the kids have been spending thousands of Pounds/Euros/Dollars on in-app purchases.

As is its wont and in its interest, Apple’s default setting is for these purchases to be allowed. So, it takes about 30 seconds to stop this being a nightmare and a dream where everybody can spell at night. This is how you do it:

* On the iOS device, open the Settings screen. Tap General, and then tap Restrictions.

* Tap the option to Enable Restrictions. Enter and then re-enter a Restrictions passcode.

* By default, all of the apps and services are allowed. To disallow in-app purchases, tap on its button.

* From this point, all in-app purchases are disallowed and will only be activated if No Restrictions are reapplied

So now you know… all contributions to my entertainment budget gratefully received now that I’ve saved you all thousands of Pounds/Euros/Dollars.

Monty (709 Posts)

Monty Munford has more than 15 years' experience in mobile, digital media, web and journalism. He is the founder of Mob76, a company that helps tech companies raise money and exit. He speaks regularly at global media events with a focus on Africa, writes a weekly column for The Telegraph, is a regular contributor to The Economist, Wired, Mashable and speaks regularly on the BBC World Service.


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About Monty

Monty Munford has more than 15 years' experience in mobile, digital media, web and journalism. He is the founder of Mob76, a company that helps tech companies raise money and exit. He speaks regularly at global media events with a focus on Africa, writes a weekly column for The Telegraph, is a regular contributor to The Economist, Wired, Mashable and speaks regularly on the BBC World Service.