What’s the Difference Between an iTunes Gift Card and an Apple Gift Card?

• iTunes Gift Card: Old card for digital purchases only.
• Apple Gift Card: New all-in-one card usable for everything Apple sells.

What Is an iTunes Gift Card?

An iTunes Gift Card was designed for digital content, including apps, music, movies, books, and in-app purchases.

✔️ What You Can Buy with an iTunes Gift Card

• Apps & games
• Movies & TV shows
• Books & audiobooks
• Apple Music
• iCloud storage
• In-app purchases

❌ What You Cannot Buy with an iTunes Gift Card

• iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
• AirPods, accessories
• AppleCare or repairs

What Is an Apple Gift Card?

The Apple Gift Card is Apple’s newer, unified card that works online and in physical Apple Stores.

What Can an Apple Gift Card Be Used For?

✔️ What You Can Buy with an Apple Gift Card

• iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
• Accessories (cases, AirPods, chargers)
• Apple Store purchases
• App Store & iTunes content
• Apple Music, iCloud+, Apple TV+
• In-app purchases

Can You Still Use Old iTunes Gift Cards?

Yes. You can redeem old iTunes Gift Cards on your Apple ID. However, the balance is still limited to digital content only.

How to Identify Your Card

Card Type	How It Looks	What It Buys
iTunes Gift Card	Colorful with “iTunes” text	Digital content only
App Store & iTunes Gift Card	Blue with app icons	Digital content only
Apple Gift Card (new)	White with Apple logo	Digital + hardware

 

• iTunes Gift Cards = digital content only
• Apple Gift Cards = digital + hardware + everything Apple sells

FAQs

1. Can I use an iTunes Gift Card in the Apple Store?

No. It only works for digital purchases.

2. Can an Apple Gift Card be used for iTunes?

Yes. Apple Gift Cards work for both digital content and physical products.

3. Are iTunes Gift Cards discontinued?

In many regions, yes. They’ve been replaced by Apple Gift Cards.

4. Will my old iTunes Gift Card still work?

Yes. You can redeem it for App Store and iTunes purchases.

5. Which card should I buy today?

The Apple Gift Card is the recommended choice because it offers the most flexibility.