Disable in-app purchases: Instructions for Android and iOS

In-app purchases can be deactivated on the iPhone. On Android, you can only set password protection for in-app purchases. In this practical tip, we explain both solutions.

Instructions: Disable in-app purchases on iOS

To disable in-app purchases on your iPhone:

1. Go to the "Settings".
2. Tap on "General" and then on "Restrictions".
3. There, tap on "Activate restrictions". Now set your restriction code.
4. Now move the slider for "in-app purchases" to the left.

Android smartphone: Set password for in-app purchases

To do this, follow these steps:

1. Tap on the Play Store and there on the icon for the menu.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Settings".
3. Here tap on "Authentication required for purchases".
4. Here you can - if not already available - set a password and set whether the password should be requested in the store for every purchase or every 30 minutes.

We'll also explain how to install apps on your iOS device without an app store.