Just tried to download a free app that did have in app purchases. after trying to download it, it said I needed to verify my card and I didn’t really think much of it until it said I have an insufficient balance which is true because I am broke, but why did it try charge me for the app anyways?? I tried this with another free app with in app purchases and it did the same thing.
iPhone 11, iOS 17
When downloading a free app, you will not be charged. If you had a previous purchase that has not been paid, you will need to pay that before you can download any apps, even if they are free. You can check your Account Balance and review recent purchases with these 2 links:
Check your Apple Account balance - Apple Support
View your purchase history for the App Store and other Apple media services - Apple Support
With that said, you may still need a valid payment method to download apps even if they are free. Apps that have in-app purchases will use this payment method just in case you do choose one.
If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
When downloading a free app, you will not be charged. If you had a previous purchase that has not been paid, you will need to pay that before you can download any apps, even if they are free. You can check your Account Balance and review recent purchases with these 2 links:
Check your Apple Account balance - Apple Support
View your purchase history for the App Store and other Apple media services - Apple Support
With that said, you may still need a valid payment method to download apps even if they are free. Apps that have in-app purchases will use this payment method just in case you do choose one.
If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
I cant download free apps without adding a payment method??
