Why Can’t I Buy Books on the Kindle App on My iPad? Explained

Learn why purchasing books directly on the Kindle app for iPad is disabled and how to buy Kindle books through Amazon’s website instead.

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Purchasing books on the Kindle app on your iPad isn't possible due to App Store policies. Apple requires a 30% commission on digital goods sold through iOS apps, which Amazon bypasses to avoid additional costs. To buy books, visit Amazon's website via a browser and send them to your Kindle app. This way, you can enjoy your purchase without the added fees.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why can't I buy Kindle books directly on my iPad app? Apple’s App Store policy requires developers to pay a 30% commission on in-app purchases of digital goods, which Amazon avoids by disabling the purchase option in the Kindle app on iOS devices.
  2. How can I purchase Kindle books if I can’t buy them on the iPad app? You can buy Kindle books on Amazon’s website using a browser on any device, then send the purchased books to your Kindle app on your iPad.
  3. Does buying books from Amazon’s website cost more than buying in-app? No, purchasing books through Amazon’s website avoids the extra 30% App Store fee, so prices remain the same.

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