In-app purchases are a popular technology used by most apps and games that allows users to purchase additional in-app content or services, such as paid versions, unlock paid features, sell special items, or even disable in-app ads and services for anyone who downloads the free version. This way, app and game developers can earn more money by encouraging you to purchase in-app content and upgrade to the paid version.
How to disable in-app purchases on iPhone and Android devices
Some apps add a price value in the paid version, but most of the time, apps and games will empty your bank account if you don't pay attention to how the money is spent on in-app purchases. Many incidents have occurred where people have spent huge amounts on in-app purchases and lost their money.
Most of these issues can be solved by disabling in-app purchases. In this guide, we'll show you how to disable in-app purchases on Google and Apple's app stores, tips on how to prevent kids from making purchases without your permission, and more.
Disable in-app purchases on Android
1- Open the Google Play Store app on your phone.
2- Once logged in, click on your profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
3- From the pop-up menu, select "Settings".
4- On the Settings page, click on "Authentication", then click on "Require authentication for purchases".
6- Enter your account password when prompted.
7- Once this change is made, anyone using your device will have to enter their username and password to make a purchase from Google Play. This increases the security of your device and prevents unwanted purchases and falls
Disable in-app purchases on iPhone
1- Open Settings on your iPhone.
2- Click on Screen Time and then Content & Privacy Restrictions.
3- Activate Content & Privacy Restrictions by clicking on the slider. When activated, it will turn green.
4- Click on "iTunes & App Store Buyes".
5- Tap on "In-app Purchases", then select "Don't Allow".
