must enter apple id password for every app update? Why? Yes, even if I select update all.

Verify you are not requiring the Password in Screen Time by going here:

Settings > ScreenTime > Content & Privacy Restrictions > iTunes & App Store Purchases > Require Password

This should be set to Don't Require.

vpelss wrote:

must enter apple id password for every app update? Why? Yes, even if I select update all.

Does your staff even use apple products? I am assuming not, or this would have been fixed by now.

the current stable release, including bug fixes iOS 17.6.1

Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

you can file a bug report /submit your Apple Feedback here: Product Feedback - Apple