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If I cancel a subscription for my child, how can I keep them from purchasing again?

If I cancel a subscription for my child, how can I keep them from purchasing again?

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Posted on Sep 30, 2021 7:17 AM

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Posted on Sep 30, 2021 7:33 AM

A child can re-download previous app purchases without permission. I don't know if Ask To Buy will let you prevent a second subscription purchase:


Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - https://support.apple.com/HT201089 - Family Organizer receives requests by default, but another parent or guardian can be assigned permission.


Another possible option:


Prevent in-app purchases from the App Store

"You can use Screen Time to prevent unintentional or unauthorized purchases from the iTunes Store. You can require a password for purchases, prevent certain types of purchases, or disable purchasing completely."

https://support.apple.com/HT204396

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Sep 30, 2021 7:33 AM in response to Lesliemaureen

A child can re-download previous app purchases without permission. I don't know if Ask To Buy will let you prevent a second subscription purchase:


Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - https://support.apple.com/HT201089 - Family Organizer receives requests by default, but another parent or guardian can be assigned permission.


Another possible option:


Prevent in-app purchases from the App Store

"You can use Screen Time to prevent unintentional or unauthorized purchases from the iTunes Store. You can require a password for purchases, prevent certain types of purchases, or disable purchasing completely."

https://support.apple.com/HT204396

If I cancel a subscription for my child, how can I keep them from purchasing again?

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