how do i delete an app that i have approved prior

How do I delete an app that was approved on ask to buy? If I delete it because I already approved it she can redownload. I want to get TicToc off permanently.

iPhone 11 Pro

Posted on Nov 15, 2022 12:33 PM

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Nov 17, 2022 12:14 PM in response to MarcymoKC

Hi MarcymoKC,


Thanks for contacting Apple Support Communities!


You can delete apps from the iPhone as outlined in this article: Delete apps on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

How to delete an app
1. Touch and hold the app.
2. Tap Remove App Remove App icon.
An iPhone screen showing the menu that appears when you touch and hold an app. Remove App is the third option in the menu.

3. Tap Delete App, then tap Delete to confirm.
Keep in mind that some built-in Apple apps can't be deleted from your device, so you might not see the option to delete an app. Here’s a list of built-in Apple apps you can delete from your device. If you can't delete an app that's not made by Apple, disable parental controls, then try deleting the app again.
If you touch and hold an app from the Home Screen and the apps start to jiggle: 
1. Tap the Remove icon  in the upper-left corner of the app.
An iPhone screen showing an app with the Remove icon in the upper-left corner of the app. There's also an Add button in the top left corner of the screen and a Done button in the top right corner of the screen.

2. Tap Delete App, then tap Delete to confirm.
3. Tap Done.

Once an app has been approved with Ask to Buy, your daughter can redownload it again and you won't be prompted to give permission to do so as outlined here: Approve what kids buy with Ask to Buy - Apple Support


How Ask to Buy works
With Ask to Buy, when kids want to buy or download a new item, they send a request to the family organizer. The family organizer can use their own device to approve or decline the request. For example, if a child wants to buy an app, the family organizer can see the app and decide whether to allow it.
If the family organizer approves the request and completes the purchase, the item automatically downloads to the child's device. If the family organizer declines the request, no purchase or download will take place. If a child redownloads a purchase, downloads a shared purchase, installs an update, or uses a redemption code, the family organizer won’t receive a request.

You can also set up parental controls for your daughter to set limits for specific apps as outlined here: Set up parental controls with Family Sharing on iPhone - Apple Support


Customize parental controls during setup
When you add a child to your Family Sharing group or set up a device for a child, you can customize parental controls from the start. You can change those settings at any time.
Follow the onscreen instructions during setup to add any of the following:
• Age-related restrictions for content in apps, books, TV shows, and movies
• Downtime and limits for specific apps
• Restrictions for who your child can communicate with
• Approvals for purchases or free downloads
See the Apple Support article Use parental controls on your child’s iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

We hope this helps.


Cheers!

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