If you’re looking to gift an iOS app to a loved one this Christmas, or for any other occasion, you can do so directly from your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad. This means you can buy and send the app without needing to buy an iTunes gift card or use your computer. This guide provides a step-by-step process to gift an app from your iOS device directly from the App Store.
How to Gift an App from your iOS Device
You can donate an iOS app as a gift by following these simple steps directly from the App Store on your iOS device:
- Launch the App Store
- Find the app you want to gift and tap on it
- Scroll down to the section below the app screenshots and tap “Gift this app”
- Sign in to the iTunes Store when prompted
- Enter your name, the recipient’s name, their email address, and add a note to the gift if you like. You can gift to multiple recipients, each with their own email addresses.
- On the Purchase Summary screen, tap the “Buy Gift” icon in the lower right corner to complete the gift purchase
The app will be immediately sent to the recipient, who will receive an email with a link to download the iOS app into their iTunes library. If you prefer to wrap the app physically, you can do so with iTunes by selecting a redemption code to print instead of sending the app. Additionally, donated apps will appear in your purchase history, so you can keep track of your gift.
Note that redeemed credits cannot be used to purchase talented apps from iTunes Gift Cards, and the recipient’s iOS device must be compatible with the app you sent. However, most apps are compatible with any current-generation iOS device.
Benefits of using this guide
- This step-by-step guide is free to read.
- Our guide provides a simple, convenient, and fast way to gift an app directly from your iOS device.
- You’ll find this guide helpful in gift-giving situations where you need to buy an iOS app at the last minute.
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Final Note: How to Gift an App from iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad
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