How To Disable App Store on iPhone (or iPad)

Block App Store, or turn off In-App Purchases, or block an app from being downloaded.

There are several ways to "disable" App Store on iPhone (or iPad):

Since the App Store is an integral part of the iOS operating system, it cannot be disabled as easily as Safari. The following methods are currently the only available options to disable or restrict access to the App Store.


Option A: Block App Store

Click here to learn how to block apps on iPhone (or iPad) - just select the App Store app to block it!


Option B: Turn Off In-App Purchases

Click here to learn how to turn off in-app purchases on iPhone (or iPad).


Option C: Block Apps From Being Downloaded

Click here to learn how to block apps from being downloaded on iPhone (or iPad).