How to Buy Books on Kindle App for iPad: Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to purchase books on your Kindle app for iPad by using Amazon's website and syncing with the Kindle Cloud Reader.

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Video transcript

To buy books on your Kindle app for iPad: Open the Safari browser on your iPad, visit Amazon's website, and log in to your Amazon account. Search for the book you want, purchase it, and select “Deliver to: Kindle Cloud Reader”. Open your Kindle app, and the book will be available for reading. Unfortunately, direct purchases through the Kindle app are not supported due to Apple's in-app purchase policies.

Questions and answers

  1. Can I buy books directly from the Kindle app on iPad?

    No, due to Apple’s in-app purchase policies, direct purchases through the Kindle app on iPad are not supported. You need to buy books via Amazon’s website.

  2. How do I get purchased books to appear on my Kindle app for iPad?

    After purchasing a book on Amazon’s website, select 'Deliver to: Kindle Cloud Reader.' Then open your Kindle app on iPad, and the book will be available to read.

  3. Why does the Kindle app for iPad not support direct book purchases?

    Apple’s in-app purchase rules restrict apps from offering their own purchasing systems, which is why Kindle app purchases must be made outside the app.