Know why a free game asks for money
Stop a free game turning into a bill you did not agree to.
Most children’s games cost nothing to install, then sell coins and outfits inside them.
Each purchase uses the card already on the account, so no card number is typed in.
Key points
- Free games usually earn their money by selling things inside them
- Ask to Buy sends every purchase to you before the card is touched
What to remember
- Ask to Buy sends the request to you, not the card.
- Free to install often means paid to keep playing.
Try this
Open Settings, find Family, and turn on Ask to Buy for the child’s account.
Practice: Know why a free game asks for money. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.