The Mac App Store is a paradise of high-quality applications and games. Just like the iOS App Store or iTunes, you can use gift cards or promo codes to get apps and games on your Mac. You can use the same iTunes gift card in the iOS App Store or the Mac App Store. A Mac promo code can only be redeemed in the Mac App Store and an iOS promo code can be redeemed on an iPhone or iPad, or in iTunes.
Dec 24, 2018 App Store and iTunes gift cards are interchangeable, so no matter which one you received (some say both) you can use the credit for apps, games, music, movies, and more with your Apple ID.
If you have received a promo code for a Mac app or game or an iTunes Gift Card, you can use it to get great content right on your Apple desktop or laptop computer. Here's how.
Select Redeem on the far right of the Mac App Store window, under the Quick Links section.
Click Redeem.
You will then see a notification that you have successfully redeemed your code.
In macOS Mojave, redeeming a gift card is much easier. You can find the Redeem button at the bottom of every page!
Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas. While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That's why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the public betas with caution. If you depend on your devices, wait for the final release.
Click Redeem at the bottom of any of the App Store main pages. You can also find it in your Account page.
Click Redeem.
You will then see a notification that you have successfully redeemed your code.
An iTunes Gift Card covers all Apple stores that are connected using the same Apple ID, including iTunes, the iOS App Store, the Mac App Store, and the Apple TV App Store. You can see your balance by viewing your account.
Your iTunes Gift Card balance will be displayed next to Account under the Quick Links section.
In macOS Mojave, things have changed a little. Your Account is in a new place and the user interface is generally easier to understand.
Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas. While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That's why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the public betas with caution. If you depend on your devices, wait for the final release.
Click on View Information.
Your iTunes Gift Card balance is listed as Apple ID Balance.
If you receive a promo code (also called a content code) for an app or game, after you redeem it, it will begin downloading automatically.
The app or game you just downloaded will be at the top of the list. If the download is finished, click on Open to open it.
Thanks to a Mac App Store redesign, it's much easier to find apps and games you've purchased with a download code in macOS Mojave.
Apple occasionally offers updates to iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, and macOS as closed developer previews or public betas. While the betas contain new features, they also contain pre-release bugs that can prevent the normal use of your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, or Mac, and are not intended for everyday use on a primary device. That's why we strongly recommend staying away from developer previews unless you need them for software development, and using the public betas with caution. If you depend on your devices, wait for the final release.
The app or game you just downloaded will be at the top of the list. If the download is finished, click on Open to open it.
Do you have any questions about downloading a gift card or promo code in the Mac App Store? Let us know and we'll answer them for you.
Updated August 2018: Added steps for changes in macOS Mojave.
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