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How to Send an iPhone or iPad App as a Gift

Buy an iOS app for anyone straight from your device

By Melanie Uy Melanie Uy Writer Queens College Harvard University Extension School Former Lifewire writer Melanie Uy has 5+ years' experience writing about consumer-oriented technology and is an expert telecommuter. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 21, 2021 Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Reviewed by Jerrick Leger Jerrick Leger is a CompTIA-certified IT Specialist with more than 10 years' experience in technical support and IT fields. He is also a systems administrator for an IT firm in Texas serving small businesses. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Apps Best Apps Payment Services

What to Know

Open the App Store, select an app, and tap Share > Gift App. Fill out the necessary information and follow the on-screen prompts.To send a gift card, open iTunes and go to Store > Send Gift. Enter the required information and follow the on-screen prompts. iPhone and iPad apps make great gifts. They're affordable, can be selected according to the recipient's tastes so that they're more personal than a gift card, and are easy and quick to send. The hardest part is picking an app. To send an app as a gift, you need an iOS device — iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. If you don't own one, you can send a gift certificate from iTunes on your computer. The recipient can use it to purchase mobile apps on the App Store. Instructions in this article apply to gifting an app, meaning that you pay for the app but you send it to someone else. To share apps among family members, set up Family Sharing.

How to Give an iOS App to Someone

Here's how to send an iPhone or iPad app to someone from your iOS device: Open the App Store on your device. Tap the app you want to send as a gift to go to the download page. Tap the Share icon located to the right of the app price. Choose Gift App. Sign in to your Apple account if prompted. Reset your Apple ID password if you can't log in. Select Share App to send the link to a friend over email, social media, or another means so they can buy or download the app. Fill out the details, including the recipient's email address, your name, and an optional message. Tap Today to schedule a time to send the app (or leave it to gift the app right away), then select Next. Choose a theme that the recipient will see when they open your gift, then select Next. Review the details. If the information is correct, select Buy. Or, choose Back to make changes to the order.

How to Send a Gift Card With iTunes

Another way to send a gift to an iOS user is through iTunes. This method is great if you don't have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch or if you prefer to send a general gift card without attaching a specific app to it. Someone who receives a gift certificate can use the gift card to download apps, music, and other media from the App Store. Open iTunes and select Store. Choose Send Gift. Enter the recipient's email address and an optional message, as well as your name so that the sender knows who you are. Pick a gift amount, or choose Other to enter any amount between $15 and $200. Indicate whether you want the gift certificate sent now or at some point within the next 365 days. Choose Next. Select a theme for the virtual gift card, then select Next. Review the order, and if it's correct, select Buy Gift to charge your account, send the gift certificate to the recipient, and receive a receipt over email. Or, select Back to make changes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Gift Money on Steam How to Change Your iPhone's Name How to Send iTunes Songs and Albums as a Gift The Best Digital Music Gift Cards and Certificates How to Send a New Email With iPhone Mail App How to Turn Off Family Sharing for iTunes How to Give Apple Music (or Products) as a Gift How to Gift an iPad App How to Send Voice Messages on iPhone How to Get Ecards and Online Invitations at Punchbowl How to Send Images With iPhone Mail How to Send Songs and Albums as Gifts Through Amazon How to Gift an iPhone App How to Send Games as Gifts Over Xbox Network How to Send Group Emails on Your iPhone or iPad How to Send Email to Bcc Recipients in iPhone Mail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies