Why is my Screen Time Passcode not required when disabling authorization for a third-party app?

I've recently downloaded multiple screen time apps from the App Store. One thing I've noticed is that you can disable screen time authorization for these apps by navigating to Settings > Screen Time > Apps with Screen Time Access. So far, so good.


However, one thing I don't understand is why my Screen Time Passcode isn't requested when I disable permissions for a third-party app. Once you've set up a passcode, it's usually required before modifying any Screen Time setting, except for this one.


This is quite unfortunate, as the Screen Time passcode is an excellent feature. It helps users like me who need restrictions to be stricter.


Is there a specific reason for this behaviour? Will this feature be supported in an upcoming iOS release?


If other people are looking for the same feature, I invite you to upvote this thread and file a feedback request to Apple about this.

Posted on Jan 18, 2024 9:08 AM

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