How to enable or disable in-app purchases on iPhone or Android

Turning off in-app purchases can prevent your kids from running up your credit card when they're playing mobile games.
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You can turn in-app purchases on or off in the Settings app on Apple devices and in the Play Store app on Android devices.
There are three types of in-app purchases: unlockables, expendables, and subscriptions.
Disabling in-app purchases can help you resist temptation to spend money while using an app, orkeep kids from accidentally charging your cr