How do I block a specific app after it’s been downloaded once? Ask to Buy is turned on for my Apple ID, but if you're downloading content from a family member's past purchases, you won't see an Ask to Buy prompt in order to deny it. I’ve changed my mind and deleted app, and don’t want my child to have access to it anymore.
iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 14
Hey Niknice18,
Once an app is approved, there would not be a way to revoke approval for that download.
Hiding the purchase would be an option however. This article explains how to do that: Hide purchases from the App Store - Apple Support
“When you hide an app in your purchase list, it no longer appears in the list of your purchases that’s in the App Store. The app will still appear in your complete purchase history in Settings. And if you use Family Sharing, family members can’t redownload the app from your list of shared purchases.”
Thanks!
Hey Niknice18,
Once an app is approved, there would not be a way to revoke approval for that download.
Hiding the purchase would be an option however. This article explains how to do that: Hide purchases from the App Store - Apple Support
“When you hide an app in your purchase list, it no longer appears in the list of your purchases that’s in the App Store. The app will still appear in your complete purchase history in Settings. And if you use Family Sharing, family members can’t redownload the app from your list of shared purchases.”
Thanks!
Block app that’s been downloaded once already
