Now that you know how to stop an app from downloading, let's talk about how to prevent it from happening in the first place. You can do this by tweaking your device's settings to only download apps when you want to. For example, you can set your device to ask for permission before downloading an app.
How to Stop iPad from Downloading iPhone Apps
This is where things get really interesting. You can also set up download limits and schedule downloads for when you're not using your device. It's like having your own personal assistant!