Setting up an iTunes allowance is a great idea for a family with kids with iPods and other Apple devices. iTunes allowance works by allowing a certain amount of money in an Apple ID at the beginning of each month.
This money can then be spent on apps, music, or other content available from Apple. The benefit is that instead of being tied to a credit card with a high spending limit, parents can set a certain amount for their children to spend on a monthly basis.
The installation guide below is specific to iTunes 11 and is different for other versions of iTunes. While the steps are basically the same, the area where Apple places the controls for this feature has changed a bit.
How to set up iTunes Allowance?
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Scroll to the bottom of the screen and select
Enter the allowance amount on the next screen. Each month the allowance will be sent to the Apple ID entered by the user.
If the person you plan to send the allowance to does not have an Apple ID, an Apple ID can be created by selecting it.
Select after the form is completed
Enter your Apple ID and password and click to confirm the purchase.
It’s a really good idea to give kids pocket money both to keep track of money spent on content and to teach responsibility. When children have a certain amount they can spend, it teaches them to budget their money and learn that money has value.
Parents can also set parental restrictions on their child’s device to filter the app and music content they can download. This is a good tool for parents with small children.
