{"id":62888,"date":"2014-03-19T18:05:08","date_gmt":"2014-03-19T16:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/onsoftware.en.softonic.com\/?p=62888"},"modified":"2025-07-02T00:48:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T07:48:31","slug":"iphone-ipad-how-to-turn-off-in-app-purchases-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/iphone-ipad-how-to-turn-off-in-app-purchases-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to turn off in-app purchases on iPhone and iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"

iOS 7.1, Apple’s latest update to its operating system<\/a>, now includes a warning message<\/a> for in-app purchases.<\/p>\n

Many app developers rely on the in-app purchase<\/strong> system to generate revenue instead of offering a full paid version.<\/p>\n

The window is clear and unequivocal: once you enter the password for your Apple account, you can make in-app purchases for 15 minutes without having to reenter the password.<\/p>\n

\"iOS<\/p>\n

A new window has appeared in iOS 7.1 <\/em><\/p>\n

Required password for all in-app purchases<\/h3>\n

With iOS 7.1, Apple has decided to strengthen its security measures<\/strong>, and the in-app purchase settings can be easily changed by going to Settings<\/em>, then General<\/em> and Restrictions<\/em>.<\/p>\n

On your iPhone, go to Settings<\/em>, then tap on General<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"iPhone<\/p>\n

Enter your passcode<\/strong> to access the Restrictions<\/em> menu on your iPhone.<\/p>\n

\"Restrictions<\/p>\n

Enable Restrictions<\/em> and select the Require Password<\/em> option.<\/p>\n

\"Activate<\/p>\n

From now on, you’ll automatically be asked for your password before any in-app purchase.<\/p>\n

\"Activate<\/p>\n

Disable all in-app purchases<\/h3>\n

There’s also a second option in this menu that can also be very useful, letting you disable all in-app purchases. This is probably the best way to stop you (or others who have access to your phone) from going on a spending spree on your iPhone or iPad, as all in-app purchases simply disappear. If you want to avoid accidental purchases<\/strong>, this is what you have to do:<\/p>\n

In the Restrictions<\/em> menu, enter the passcode to unlock the device, look for the In-App Purchases <\/em>option, and disable it.<\/p>\n

\"Disable<\/p>\n

Type your passcode and disable in-app purchases<\/em><\/p>\n

And that\u2019s it! No more micro-payments within apps.<\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter:\u00a0@bbrassart<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Related links<\/strong><\/p>\n

These improvements introduced in iOS 7.1 seem to confirm that Apple still cares about security. Recent iOS security scares (the ‘white screen of death\u2019<\/a> or the fake phone chargers<\/a>) were dealt with quickly, and this update to in-app security follows in the same vein.<\/p>\n