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Apple gift cards are some of the most common gifts every year, especially if you’re a hard-to-buy techie. Today, Apple gift cards are good not only for apps, but also for Apple Music, Apple TV +, and more. Here are some of the best iOS apps and games to buy with the iTunes gift cards you unwrapped this holiday season.
If you’ve put off buying something for the Apple fanatic in your life until the last minute, Amazon still has Apple gift cards available with email delivery.
If you’ve already received an iTunes gift card from someone this year, but have no idea what to spend it on, don’t be afraid. Here are the best iOS apps, including games, utilities, and more, to buy with your new iTunes gift card.
Best iOS Apps: Things
Everyone has different opinions and preferences for task managers. My personal pick is Things from Cultured Code. With a sleek design, reliable syncing on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and more, it’s the most powerful and customizable option for my needs.
Download Things from the App Store for $ 9.99.
Apollo for Reddit
If you’re a Redditor and still using the official Reddit app for iOS, it’s time to try something new. Apollo for Reddit is an incredibly powerful Reddit client for iOS with gesture-based navigation, dark mode support, and an interface that perfectly fits all iOS.
Download Apollo for Reddit from the App Store for free and use your iTunes gift card to unlock in-app purchases with notifications, thumbs, and more.
Carrot time
If you are looking for a high quality weather app with a hint (or more) of personality, Carrot Weather is what you need. With features like the integration of Siri shortcuts, rain predictions, animated weather maps, and an Apple Watch app, Carrot Weather is one of our favorite iOS apps here on 9to5Mac.
Download Carrot Weather from the App Store for $ 4.99. Another great weather app, now owned by Apple, is Dark Sky. You can download it for $ 3.99.
AutoSleep
If getting a better night’s sleep is one of your New Year’s resolutions, AutoSleep is a great way to start managing your sleep. With support for Apple Watch sleep tracking and more, it delivers detailed information on the quality of your sleep every night.
Download AutoSleep from the App Store for $ 3.99.
Time
Based on apps that are great for New Years resolutions, Tempo for Runners is a great way to start tracking your runs. You can view the progress of your workout, view detailed information about splits and pace, and much more.
Download Tempo in the App Store for free. The Tempo Pro subscription unlocks cadence, roadmaps, charts, and much more.
Chirp for Twitter
If you received an Apple Watch this holiday season, one of our favorite dedicated apps is Chirp for Twitter. Chirp lets you access your Twitter timeline, lists, trending topics, and more right from your Apple Watch.
Download Chirp for Twitter from the App Store for free, with in-app purchases available for further customization and more.
HomeRun for HomeKit
If you are a HomeKit user with an Apple Watch, HomeRun is something you need to add to your settings. HomeRun is the best way to run HomeKit scenes from Apple Watch with support for custom complications and more.
Download HomeRun for HomeKit from the App Store for $ 2.99.
Widgetsmith allows you to create ultra customizable widgets for your iPhone home screen. We recommend targeting your gift card funds for the premium version of the app, which unlocks data-rich widgets for things like the weather and more.
You can download Widgetsmith from the App Store right here.
Donut County
Donut County is a simple yet addictive game for iOS. It’s a story-driven, mindless physics puzzle game that imagines a world where raccoons have taken over. It’s somewhat difficult to explain, so check out the video above for a closer look.
Donut County has a $ 4.99 download on the App Store.
Alto’s Odyssey
Speaking of games, Alto’s Odyssey is one of the best iOS games of all time. It was released last year as a continuation of Alto’s Adventure and is an attractive and beautifully designed endless runner that really stands out on the iPhone and iPad.
Download Alto’s Odyssey from the App Store for $ 4.99.
Golf in the desert
Desert Golfing has been one of my favorite indie games on iOS for a long time. Despite having played it for years, I never tire of it and it’s an incredibly simple yet complicated concept. If you are looking for a simple game to help pass the time, Desert Golfing is a great option.
Download Desert Golfing from the App Store for $ 1.99.
Other games
One of the biggest App Store trends we’ve seen recently has been the big game studios and companies that have brought their iconic franchises to iOS. These are some of those games:
Subscriptions
Last but not least, App Store and iTunes gift cards are good for subscriptions, too. For example, an iTunes gift card can be used for Apple Music, iCloud Storage, Apple Arcade, Apple TV +, and much more.
Do you want to try Apple Arcade or Apple TV +? Depending on the amount of credit you have in the App Store, you could even prepay for a full year with your gift card and get good savings in the process.
Wrap
These are just some of the best iOS apps and games to download with your new iTunes gift card. One of the best things about iOS is the abundance of third-party apps, utilities, games, and more. Do you have additional recommendations? Let us know in the comments. Also, keep in mind that iTunes gift cards are also good for movies, TV shows, music, and more.
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