You can use the iTunes Store app to find and buy music on your iPhone. In the app, you can browse by category, choose a different genre, and see what’s popular on iTunes. You can also share an item or add it to your wish list, and buy and download content.
The iTunes Store app lets you do any of the following:
- Find and buy music (see below)
- Get ringtones
- See and manage all your purchases
Note: You need an internet connection to use the iTunes Store. The availability of the iTunes Store and its features varies by country or region.
Find music
- Open the iTunes Store app on your iPhone.
- Tap Music, then do any of the following:
- Browse by category: Scroll to see various categories.
- Choose a different genre: Tap Genres at the top left of the screen. Then select one to refine your browsing.
- See what’s popular on iTunes: Tap Charts at the top of the screen.
- Search: Tap Search and enter what you’re looking for. Then tap Search on the keyboard.
- Tap an item to see more information about it.
Share an item or add it to your wish list
- Open the iTunes Store app on your iPhone.
- Tap Music, tap the Share button, and do any of the following:
- Share a link to the item: Choose a sharing option.
- Give the item as a gift: Tap Gift.
- Add the item to your wish list: Tap Add to Wish List.
To view your wish list, tap the Item List button, then tap Wish List.
Buy and download content
- Open the iTunes Store app on your iPhone.
- To buy an item, tap the price. If the item is free, tap Get.
If you see the Download button instead of a price, you already purchased the item, and you can download it again without a charge.
- If necessary, authenticate your Apple Account with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode to complete the purchase.
- To see the progress of a download, tap More and tap Downloads.
Redeem or send an App Store & iTunes Gift Card
- Open the iTunes Store app on your iPhone.
- Tap Music, tap Featured (if necessary), and scroll to the bottom.
- Tap Redeem or Send Gift.
When you purchase access to movies, TV shows, music, music videos, ebooks, audiobooks, or ringtones from Apple, you also have the option to permanently download these items to a compatible iPhone, iPad, Mac, or PC. Apple cannot revoke your downloaded content, and you can always access your downloaded content without an internet connection.
