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How do you send a Gift app from the App Store? The instructions say click on share icon then click on Gift icon. I dont see a Gift icon. Im stuck.

I want to give an App to my friend. It costs money, that's fine but the instructions say click on the Share icon then click on Gift icon. I dont see a Gift icon. Im stuck.

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 26, 2023 2:10 PM

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Posted on Aug 26, 2023 6:58 PM

That is exactly what I tried to do. And I don’t see any gift icon after I click on the share icon.

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Aug 26, 2023 2:14 PM in response to Maryf62

See & follow the instructions in -> Related Article: Gift apps, music, movies, and more from Apple

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Send a gift

Gifts are billed to your payment method, not to your Apple Account balance.


How to send a gift from your iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the App Store app, iTunes Store app, or Books app.
  2. Tap the item that you want to give.
  3. 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 Book Store, tap Gift .

4.Follow the onscreen instructions to personalize and send your gift.

5.After the gift is sent, the recipient gets an email. When they open the email and click Redeem, the item automatically downloads to their device.


How do you send a Gift app from the App Store? The instructions say click on share icon then click on Gift icon. I dont see a Gift icon. Im stuck.

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