FAQs
Family Sharing lets you and up to five other family members share access to amazing Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Card. Your group can also share iTunes, Apple Books, and App Store purchases, an iCloud storage plan, and a family photo album.
Can everyone see subscription history on Family Sharing? ›
Everyone's personal files and preferences stay private
And when you share other subscriptions like Apple Music, Apple Fitness+, or Apple TV+, each person sees their own preferences and recommendations — not the whole family's. Want to keep purchases private? You can hide individual items.
Can you hide expired subscriptions on an iPhone? ›
What to Know. There's no way to hide inactive subscriptions on your iPhone. If you want to view your inactive subscriptions, open Settings, tap your name, and tap Subscriptions.
Can a family organizer see purchase history? ›
When purchase sharing is turned on, everyone's purchases bill to the family organizer's payment method.* The family organizer can: Update their payment method or add a new one if there's an issue. Check their purchase history to see purchases made by family members.
Can Family Sharing see my texts? ›
As it turns out, it's possible for someone else in your family to receive your texts if you're on a Family Sharing plan with that other family member using the same Apple ID. As accidentally as this may have happened, it can also be fixed with a few simple steps.
Can family members see search history? ›
Can wifi owner see what sites i visit on phone? Yes, Routers log activity from all devices which are connected like your phone and other mobile devices like your tablets. This is possible for them to see your sites whether you're browsing in incognito mode or not.
Can other family members see my Apple subscriptions? ›
When you purchase a new subscription that's eligible for sharing, it's shared with your Family Sharing members by default. Change the settings of a specific subscription: Tap a subscription, then turn Share with Family on or off.
What is the disadvantage of Apple Family Sharing? ›
Existing Apple Family Sharing problems:
Family members cannot get an Apple Music Family Subscription. They can't listen to the shared music library. Problems with Family Subscription installation or administration on other devices iPhones, iPads, and Androids via the Apple Music application.
Can family members see hidden purchases? ›
When you hide an app in your purchase list, it no longer appears in the list of your purchases that's in the App Store. The app will still appear in your complete purchase history in Settings. And if you use Family Sharing, family members can't redownload the app from your list of shared purchases.
How can I hide my subscription history on iPhone? ›
Can You Remove Expired Subscriptions From an iPhone or iPad?
- Go to the App Store.
- Tap your account icon at the top of the screen.
- Tap Purchased or My Purchases if you use Family Sharing.
- Find the purchase you want to hide, swipe left on it, and then tap the Hide option.
- Tap Done.
Expired subscriptions delete automatically in one year.
There's no way to manually delete expired subscriptions from your subscription list, but fortunately, they won't stick around forever. Any subscriptions you've canceled or let lapse will automatically disappear one year after their expiration dates.
How do I see expired subscriptions on my iPhone? ›
What Is an Expired Subscription?
- Go to your Settings.
- Tap your name/Apple ID profile.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Scroll down to the Inactive section.
What can a Family Sharing organizer see? ›
The organizer has access to shared family content on your device, such as shared photo albums and shared calendars, and can view Screen Time activity. Note: The organizer can't remove themselves from the Family Sharing group.
Can Family Sharing members see my iCloud photos? ›
Set up iCloud Photo Sharing on your device. Invite family members to view your shared album. Add photos and videos to the shared album from your iCloud photo library. Family members can view, download, and add photos to the shared album.
How do I hide my purchase history from family? ›
If you use Family Sharing, tap My Purchases. Find the app you want, then swipe left on it and tap Hide. Tap Done.
Can Family Sharing see what you do on apps? ›
Yes, unless you hide them. - "When you hide an app, it won't appear in your list of purchases in the App Store. If you use Family Sharing, the app also won't appear in family members' purchases and won't be available for family members to redownload. But the app will still appear in your purchase history."
What can family members see on Family Sharing Google? ›
Your family members can find content added to your Family Library. If your family shares a Google One membership, your family members will be able to find how much shared storage you've used. Your files aren't shared with your family.
Can Apple family see private browsing? ›
Tabs in Private Browsing aren't shared with your other Apple devices, even if you're signed in to the same Apple Account. If you have a passcode set on your iPhone, Private Browsing locks when it's not in use.