Did Downloading a Free iPad App Require a Purchase?
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MellowCactus47
I tried to install spacedesk on my dad's iPad so I could use it as a second monitor with my Windows laptop. We're more familiar with Android, so I wasn't sure how Apple's App Store worked. The store asked for a password related to purchases, then showed an option about requiring the password immediately or after 15 minutes. I wasn't sure how to cancel, and the app finished downloading anyway. I later removed it after finding another solution. Since spacedesk is supposed to be free, did entering the password authorize a charge? How can I check whether anything was purchased?
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The App Store can ask for the Apple ID password even when you’re downloading a free app. That password prompt is for authorization, not proof that you’re being charged. The 15-minute option controls how long the password can be reused before it’s requested again, which can help prevent accidental purchases. Since spacedesk is free, downloading it normally shouldn’t create a charge.
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MellowCactus47: So entering the password by itself doesn’t mean I accidentally bought anything?