iPhone App Store: can I install free apps using Face ID instead of my Apple ID password?

Question

The App Store prompts me for my password for every free app I am trying to install. I have already Face ID setup for the App Store, can I use it instead? Or even the phone's passcode?

On my Macbook I have disabled the password prompt for free apps, but I'm not sure whether that's device specific.

I have tried restarting the phone and disabling Face ID for the App Store.

iOS 14.1

Answer 1

I ended up fixing it by enabling Face ID back:

• Settings app, Face ID & Passcode, disable for iTunes & App Store
• reboot the device (not sure that’s needed)
• Settings, Face ID, enable for the App Store