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Choose the control that fits the problem
| What you need | iPhone or iPad | Android |
|---|---|---|
| Stop in-app purchases | Screen Time can block in-app purchases. Apple’s instructions. | Google Play purchase verification can require authentication, but it does not itself block spending. Google’s instructions. |
| Make each eligible purchase require a parent’s decision | Ask to Buy can route eligible app download and purchase requests to a parent or Family Sharing organizer. Apple’s instructions. | Family Link or Google Play family purchase approvals can require approval for eligible Google Play purchases. Google’s instructions. |
| Set a monthly budget that blocks purchases at the limit | A monetary budget or spending ceiling is not stated in Apple’s cited Screen Time guidance. Apple Support. | Google describes a monthly budget, but does not state that it blocks purchases when the amount is reached. Google Play Help. |
Purchase verification asks the buyer to authenticate, and parental approval puts a parent between the request and an eligible purchase. Both are gates, not evidence of a guaranteed spending ceiling across every payment route.
iPhone and iPad: block in-app purchases with Screen Time
- Open Settings > Screen Time. If Screen Time is not enabled, turn it on first.
- Open Apps & Websites > App Store.
- Tap In-app Purchases and choose Blocked.
Apple says Screen Time can help prevent unintentional or unauthorized purchases and can also require a password for future App Store purchases. Its guidance describes restrictions and authentication, not a dollar-denominated budget. See Apple’s Screen Time purchase-control instructions.
For a control a child cannot casually change, use a Screen Time passcode that you control; where practical, keep it separate from the device unlock code. This is a security recommendation, not a requirement specified by Apple.
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iPhone and iPad: require a parent’s approval with Ask to Buy
- On the parent or organizer’s device, open Settings > Family.
- Tap the child’s name, then open Apps & Websites > Restrictions > Ask to Buy.
- Turn on Require Purchase Approval.
The child can then request approval for eligible app downloads or purchases, which the parent can approve or decline. Apple notes that some parental controls depend on age and region; some may be on by default or unavailable to turn off. Details are in Apple’s parental-controls guide.
Android: require verification for Google Play purchases
- Open the Google Play Store.
- Tap your profile picture, then Payments & subscriptions > Purchase verification.
- Choose the strongest verification frequency available for your account. If the option is offered, choose Always to interrupt each Google Play-billed purchase with verification.
Google’s available choices can differ by region, device, and account; some interfaces show verification frequency, while others show a requirement tied to the payment method. Google documents options such as always, every 30 minutes on mobile, or never, but the choices presented to a particular account may vary. Consult Google Play’s purchase-verification help if the labels differ.
Choose a verification method carefully on shared devices
Google documents password, biometric, and—when eligible—device screen-lock verification. Password verification is associated with the Google Account on that device. Biometrics and screen-lock verification may apply across Google Accounts on the device, so anyone whose fingerprint or face is registered, or who knows the device lock, could be able to verify purchases for those accounts. On a shared phone, review who can unlock it and which accounts are signed in before choosing those methods. See Google’s explanation of verification methods and scope.
Android: require approval for a child’s Google Play purchases
There are two approval routes. The available categories can vary by route and account, so check which types of purchases the setting covers.
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From Google Play family settings
- Open the Play Store and go to Settings > Family > Manage family members.
- Select the family member, then open Purchase approvals.
- Choose the approval requirement available for that member.
From Family Link
- In Family Link, select the child.
- Open Controls > Google Play > Purchases & download approvals.
- Under Require approval for, choose the category that matches your needs. Options can include all content or particular kinds of paid content or in-app purchases, depending on the route and account.
Google says these approval settings apply to purchases made through Google Play’s billing system. Parent request notifications also depend on notifications being enabled for Family Link or the Play Store. See Google Play’s purchase-approval instructions.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.What a “spending limit” does—and does not—mean
Google Play’s billing overview lists a monthly-budget feature alongside payment history, subscriptions, and parental controls. It does not say that setting a budget stops purchases once the total reaches that amount. Treat it as a budgeting aid, not a hard cap. Apple’s cited Screen Time instructions explain how to block in-app purchases or require a password, but do not describe a monetary budget. See Google Play’s billing overview and Apple’s purchase-control guidance.
Know which purchases the controls cover
Apple’s Screen Time restriction concerns purchases through Apple services, and Ask to Buy applies to eligible requests in Apple’s family controls. Google explicitly limits Play purchase verification and family purchase approvals to purchases processed through Google Play billing. If a game offers another payment route, Google Play’s verification, approvals, and subscription management do not apply to that transaction.
Google says alternative billing may be available in some markets for participating developers, depending on the product. Subscriptions made through alternative billing do not appear in the Play subscription center. Availability is not universal; see Google Play’s alternative-billing overview.
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If a setting is missing or a request does not arrive
- The menu label is different: Search Settings or the relevant app for “Screen Time,” “Ask to Buy,” or “Purchase verification.” Labels and options may change with software updates, region, device, or account.
- A child’s Apple control is unavailable: Apple says age and region can affect parental-control settings, and some settings may be enabled by default or not removable. Check the child’s Family settings and Apple’s parental-controls guidance.
- A Google Play approval notification never appears: Check that notifications are enabled for Family Link or the Play Store, as applicable. Then confirm the purchase is covered by Google Play billing and by the approval category selected. Google’s approval help describes the scope.
- A charge still goes through: Determine whether the transaction used Apple services, Google Play billing, or another payment route. A control cannot be assumed to cover a purchase handled outside its platform’s billing system.
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