How do I stop apps from re-download without permission?

myrzopyrzo wrote:

My son can re-download TiKTOk without permission ?

Once an app has been downloaded (either previously approved through Ask to Buy or through other means), the permission can't be revoked. You can, however, block all app downloads from the Store which should fix it. Delete the app, then go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > [toggle on] > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Installing Apps, then choose 'Don't Allow' under 'Store Purchases and Redownloads'.

Who made that rule?

You can submit feedback here - Feedback - iPhone - Apple

myrzopyrzo wrote:

I dint think it's an error . I think it's another way to outsmart parents trying to protect their kids .

I tried the one minute and given that tiktok is based on seconds he didn't mind !

in desperation today I reduced all apps to 9+ to block them all .

That would work. Did you try asking Apple Support about it, though? I fail to see any commercial sense behind Apple actively undermining their own system of parental controls just to 'outsmart parents'. After all, it's typically adults purchasing these devices, not children.

myrzopyrzo wrote:

Unfortunately that doesn't work ,

once it's downloaded once, it can be re downloaded any time .

Even after disabling everything under 'Redownloads'? I'd contact Apple Support then:

• Call Apple at 1-800-MY-APPLE or Apple Support at 1-800-APLCARE (USA)
• Chat using the Messages app on your iPhone or Mac. Make sure to use Safari to open the link.
• Contact - Official Apple Support

You could potentially give the app a limit of 1 minute, too- while not technically blocking it, it's better than nothing.

My App Store don’t want me download Tiktok again I don’t know what’s going on this