App Store app showing profile icon in top right corner for accessing account settings and promo code redemption
2. Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner of the screen
App Store account page displaying Redeem Gift Card or Code option in the menu for entering iOS promo codes
3. Scroll down to the "Redeem Gift Card or Code" section and tap on it
iOS promo code redemption screen with text field for entering code and blue Redeem button to activate discount
4. Enter the promo code in the field and tap on "Redeem" to redeem the code
The discount or free item associated with the promo code will be applied to your account and will be available for download or purchase. If the code is invalid, an error message will be displayed.
5. Open the App and tap on "Restore Purchases" in the Settings screen
Sometimes the App may not recognize your purchase immediately after redeeming the code. In this case, you'll need to:
Open the App
Go to the Settings screen
Tap on "Restore Purchases" to ensure your promo code is properly activated
On your Mac ๐ฅ๏ธ
Alternatively, you can redeem the code directly from the App Store app on your Mac. To do this, follow these steps:
Mac App Store application window showing the main interface for accessing account and redeeming promo codes
1. Open the App Store app on your Mac
Mac App Store Account menu dropdown showing various account options including Redeem Code selection
2. Click on the "Account" menu in the top menu bar and select "Redeem Code" from the drop-down menu
Mac App Store Redeem Code dialog box ready for promo code entry with text field and redemption button
3. Enter the promo code in the field and click on "Redeem" to redeem the code.
Mac promo code redemption confirmation screen showing successful code activation and download options
Profit! ๐
If you are redeeming a promo code for a subscription, the subscription will begin immediately after you redeem the code. If you are redeeming a promo code for an app or other type of content, the app or content will be downloaded to your device.