Parental Controls On iPhone: How To Restrict Apps & Prevent Purchases
Setting up parental controls on a child's device is a good practice, and this can easily be done on an iPhone or iPad. When Apple's parental controls are enabled, users can restrict specific apps and content that may be inappropriate for a child. This is useful not just to prevent children from accessing adult content, but also to control the amount of time a child spends on a particular app. On an iOS device, it's also possible to prevent children from making in-app purchases without a parent's permission.
Apart from parental controls, Apple also has a feature called 'Ask To Buy' which can be set up within Family Sharing. This feature lets parents remotely approve purchases on a child's or teenager's device. Ask To Buy is turned on by default for children under 13 years of age. When enabled, children can send a request if they want to buy or download a new item, and the designated family organizer can approve or decline it on their own device. In cases where children have an Apple Cash account, parents can enable notifications for transactions and choose who their child can send money to.
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On an iPhone or iPad, parental controls can be found within Screen Time settings. To set it up, open Settings and tap on Screen Time. Tap on Continue and then choose between the 'This is my iPhone' or 'This is My Child's iPhone' options. If setting up parental controls on a child's iPhone, choose the second option. Follow the prompts, and then enter a 4-digit passcode under Parent Passcode. Re-enter the passcode a second time, and then enter the Apple ID email and password. The Apple ID can be used to reset the passcode if a user forgets it. Apple recommends
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