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Dec 17, 2016  But if the friend lives in the same country as you and uses the same Mac App Store (MAS) as you, you can send the friend an iTunes/App Store Gift Card or an electronic iTunes Gift certificate to cover the cost of the app or other content. You cannot gift. Dec 16, 2013  2. Tap the Share button at the top right of the app's info page. MORE: Best Mobile Products of the Year. Select Gift from the options that appear. If you don't see the Gift. Dec 24, 2011  Using an iPad to Gift an App. 1.) Find the App on the App Store and click the “Gift This App” option in the upper right corner. 2.) Fill out the information and tap “Buy Gift.”. Currently, it is not possible to gift Mac App Store apps directly. There is a workaround where you could buy an iTunes Gift card (from the iTunes store home menu) for exactly the price of the app and the recipient can redeem the code in the Mac App Store.

When you find something special in the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books, you can gift it to a friend or family member. You can also send someone money as Apple ID credit so that they can get iCloud storage, pay for subscriptions like Apple Music, or buy something from the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books.

Choose a theme for your gift, click Next. Tap Buy and Buy Now after that. The gift has flown to the recipient. Keep in mind, if you want to send your friend a single song, use iTunes on the private computer. Send gifts from Mac or PC. To send an ‘amount’ gift, take the next steps: Go to iTunes or iBooks, reach personal Apple ID first.

The recipient of your gift must have an Apple ID in your country or region. For example, if you're in the United States, you can't send a gift to a friend who lives in Australia.

You can't send gifts in all countries and regions. Store availability also varies by country or region. Learn what's available in your country or region.

Send Mac App As Gift Box

Send a gift

• You can't gift individual songs on an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. To gift a song, use your Mac or PC.
• You can't gift apps, TV shows, or movies on a Mac. To gift those items, use an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.

Send a gift from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Open the App Store app, iTunes Store app, or Books app. If you're not signed in, sign in with your Apple ID.
2. Find the item that you want to give.
3. Find and tap the Gift button:
   • In the App Store, tap the Share button , then tap Gift App .
   • In the iTunes Store, tap the Share button , then tap Gift .
   • In the Books app, tap Gift .
4. Enter your recipient's email address. If you want, add a message.
5. By default, the gift is sent immediately after you buy it. If you want to schedule the gift to send later, tap Today, then set the date that you want the gift to send.
6. Tap Next.
7. Select a theme for your gift, then tap Next.
8. Tap Buy, then tap Buy Now to confirm.

You can't gift a free item, but you can tap the Share button to send someone a link to the item.

Send a gift from your computer

1. Open the Music app or Apple Books. Or on a PC, open iTunes.
2. In the iTunes Store or Book Store, find the item that you want to gift.
3. Click the Show sharing options button next to the item's price.
   
4. From the menu that appears, choose Gift This [item type].
   
5. Enter your recipient's email address.
6. If you want, add a message.
7. By default, the gift is sent immediately after you buy it. If you want to schedule the gift to send later, select Other Date, then set a date.
   
8. Click Next.
9. Select a theme for your gift and click Next.
10. To confirm your gift purchase, click Buy Gift.
    

You can't gift a free item, but you can click the Show sharing options button to share a link to the item.

Send Apple ID credit

When you send Apple ID credit, the recipient can use it to pay for iCloud storage, subscriptions like Apple Music, or items from the App Store, iTunes Store, or Apple Books.

Gift Apple ID credit from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Open the App Store app.
2. Tap your photo or the sign in button at the top of the screen. If you're not signed in, sign in with your Apple ID.
   
3. Tap 'Send Gift Card by Email.'
   
4. Enter your recipient's email address. If you want, add a message.
5. Tap the amount that you want to gift, or tap other to enter a different amount.
6. By default, the gift is sent immediately after you buy it. If you want to schedule the gift to send later, tap Today, then set the date that you want the gift to send.
   
7. Tap Next.
8. Select a theme for your gift, then tap Next.
9. Tap Buy, then tap Buy Now to confirm.
   

Gift Apple ID credit from your computer

1. Open the iTunes Store in the Music app or the Book Store in Apple Books. Or on a PC, open iTunes.
2. Under Quick Links, click Send Gift.
   
3. Enter your recipient's email address.
4. Add a message.
5. Click the amount that you want to gift, or click Other to enter a different amount.
6. By default, the gift is sent immediately after you buy it. If you want to schedule the gift to send later, select Other Date, then set the date that you want the gift to send.
   
7. Click Next.
8. Select a theme for your gift, then click Next.
9. To confirm your gift, click Buy Gift.
   

Resend a gift

When you send someone a gift, they receive an email notification. In the email, they can tap or click Redeem to redeem the gift. The item will open and start to download to their device or computer. Then you'll get an email with a line item that says 'App Store & iTunes Gift for [email address].'

If you send a gift and the recipient doesn't receive an email, resend the gift.

Resend a gift from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap your name, then tap iTunes & App Store.
3. Tap your Apple ID at the top of the screen, then tap View Apple ID. You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.
4. Tap Gifts. If you don’t see Gifts, then you haven’t purchased any gifts with this Apple ID recently.
5. Tap the gift that you want to resend.
6. Tap Resend Gift. If you don't see Resend Gift, it has already been redeemed.
   Before you resend, make sure that the recipient's email is spelled correctly. If you need to edit or change the recipient's email address, tap their email address on the Gift detail screen.
   

Resend a gift from your computer

1. Open the Music app or Apple Books. Or if you're on a PC, open iTunes.
2. From the menu bar at the top of the screen, choose Account > View My Account. (In Apple Books, choose Store > View My Apple ID.) You might be asked to sign in with your Apple ID.
3. On the Account Information page, scroll to the Purchase History section and click Manage Gifts.
   If you don’t see Manage Gifts, you haven’t purchased any App Store & iTunes Gifts with this Apple ID recently.
4. Click View next to the gift that you want to resend.
5. Click Resend Gift. Before you resend, make sure that the recipient's email is spelled correctly. To edit the recipient's email address, change the address in the box under Recipient.

Learn more

• If you want to cancel a gift, you can contact Apple Support up to two days before scheduled delivery.
• Gifts are charged to the payment method that you have on file for your Apple ID, even if you have a credit balance available. You can't buy a gift with credit.
• If you're using Family Sharing and Ask To Buy is turned on for your account, you can't purchase gifts.

The Apple Store app not only lets you pick up the latest Apple gear, no computer required — it also lets you gift iTunes, iBooks, and App Store credit to others. Not only that, you can even gift an actual Apple Store gift card to someone so they can put it towards a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The best part is you can give any of these gifts right from your iPhone or iPad without ever stepping into an actual store.

How to send an App Store, iTunes, iBooks, or Apple Store gift card with the Apple Store app

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1. Launch the Apple Store app only your iPhone. If you don't have it already, you can download it in the App store for free. Download Now
2. In the top search bar type in gift cards.
3. The search results should populate all the gift cards available. Just choose the one you'd like to send.
4. Next choose to either include a message or add it to your card.
5. Once you're done selecting your options, choose Checkout in the top.

That's all there is to it. Complete checkout like you would for any other purchase on your iPhone. Typically you'll use the exact same Apple ID you use to buy apps with in the App Store or music you purchase through iTunes. Notice you can also choose from some gift cards whether you'd like to email the gift or actually mail it. That choice is completely up to you.

Next time you have to buy someone a gift card, give it a try! Do you find it more convenient than having to go to the store and pick up a plastic card?

Note: Originally published, March 2014. Updated, September 2014.

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