Apps Store access

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Hi,

I want to open up access for my child to the App store so that she can browse and possibly purchase apps. I really only want her to have access to children apps suitable for her age (9+).

Thanks

Suren Dec 30, 2009

Restricted access to App Store apps

Please follow the instructions in this tutorial to setup parental control restrictions for apps on the App Store. You can set age-based restrictions at 4+, 12+ or 17+.

Reggae Jan 1, 2009

We are concerned about the apps available on an Itouch in the app store. Even though our kids can't access certain apps because we disabled the in appropriate app function they are still able to be viewed in the store. Is there any function that allows for these apps to be removed from even being seen or being able to read the description?

Suren Jan 3, 2009

Disable installing apps for now

Please see this discussion on the forum. We have copied our recommendation below:

1. Install all the apps you need, and then disable the installation of new apps by selecting

Settings > General > Restrictions > Installing Apps > OFF.

For now, discuss this with your child and have him/her request you to unlock the App Store if and when required.

2. Contact iTunes Customer Support and let them know that you are concerned about this issue. Click here, then select App Store > Troubleshooting Applications > Email us

We are fairly confident that Apple will address this issue very soon.

Mobicip Support

Suren Feb 21, 2010

Apple removes thousands of inappropriate apps from App Store

Now, this is something we didn't predict or expect, but Apple has decided to retire thousands of apps that have inappropriate images from the App Store. Read the original Tipb article here, excerpt below:

Following up on last night’s story about the removal of apps with sexual content from the iTunes App Store, TiPb asked Apple for comment and they responded:

“Whenever we receive customer complaints about objectionable content we review them. If we find these apps contain inappropriate material we remove them and request the developer make any necessary changes in order to be distributed by Apple.”

We didn't expect this, but it is definitely good news for parents concerned about their kids accessing the App Store and running into objectionable apps as a matter of routine.

Mobicip Support

Kelly Feb 18, 2017

I'm having trouble setting

I'm having trouble setting this up. When I follow the tutorial linked above I don't see the App Store icon on the homepage. I must be missing a step. Any suggestions?

Mobicip Support Feb 23, 2017

Re: I'm having trouble setting

Hello Kelly

It appears that you already contacted our Email Support reg this concern and got it addressed. We are copy/pasting our reply here so that it can be helpful for other users:

'We suspect that the option 'Installing apps' would be disabled on your device. To re-enable it back, please launch the Settings app >> touch General >> Restrictions >> enter the 4 digit restrictions pass code >> change the option 'Installing Apps' to ON. Then you should find the App store icon.

If App store is left available in the device, your kid can download any free browser from there and it totally voids the point of having a filtered browser. For instance, Google app is rated 4+ but it acts as a browser and allows access to all kind of inappropriate content. This is an issue with almost all apps that have their own browsers. This is the reason why we recommend our users to disable/delete App store and all other browsers available/downloaded onto the device and make Mobicip as the only window available for filtered internet access.

Our best recommendation at this point is to download the apps your kid wants and then turn off the App Store by selecting Settings > General > Restrictions > Installing Apps > OFF. You can always re-enable the App Store temporarily when your son/daughter wants to download other apps, and then lock it back again when he/she is done. At this time, that is the best way to ensure that no alternative browsers are installed without your knowledge.'