Apple recently combined their App Store & iTunes cards with their Apple Store gift cards into one unified "Apple Gift Card." This simple change makes it one of the absolute best gifts for anyone in the Apple ecosystem.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Unified card for hardware AND software
- Perfect for Apple One subscriptions
- Easy scanning via iPhone camera to redeem
Cons
- Useless for Android/PC-only users
- High targets for online scams
Detailed Review
The flexibility of the new Apple Gift Card is its greatest strength. You can use it to pay for iCloud storage, buy an iPhone case from the Apple Store, rent a movie on Apple TV, or purchase a premium iOS app. It all drafts from the same Apple ID balance.
Given the ubiquity of iPhones and iPads, getting an Apple Gift Card is almost as good as cash for many people. Just be cautious of scams—Apple will never ask you to pay a debt or taxes using Apple Gift Cards.