If you’ve ever opened the Kindle app on your iPad and searched fruitlessly for a "Buy" button, you aren't alone. Because of Apple’s policy of taking a 30% cut of in-app digital sales, Amazon doesn’t allow direct book purchases within either the Kindle for iOS app or the standard Amazon shopping app.
: Search for the title you want and ensure you have selected the Kindle Edition .
The "Hidden" Trick to Buying Amazon Kindle Books on Your iPad
While recent updates have introduced a "Get Book" button that streamlines the process by linking you to a mobile browser, you still have to complete the transaction outside the app. Here is the simple workaround to get your library growing in minutes. How to Buy Kindle Books on iPad (Step-by-Step)
To successfully purchase a book, you must bypass the apps and use your iPad's web browser (like Safari or Chrome).
: Open your Kindle app. Tap Library and pull down on the screen to refresh. Your new book should appear under the All tab, ready for download. Pro Tips for iPad Readers
If you’ve ever opened the Kindle app on your iPad and searched fruitlessly for a "Buy" button, you aren't alone. Because of Apple’s policy of taking a 30% cut of in-app digital sales, Amazon doesn’t allow direct book purchases within either the Kindle for iOS app or the standard Amazon shopping app.
: Search for the title you want and ensure you have selected the Kindle Edition .
The "Hidden" Trick to Buying Amazon Kindle Books on Your iPad
While recent updates have introduced a "Get Book" button that streamlines the process by linking you to a mobile browser, you still have to complete the transaction outside the app. Here is the simple workaround to get your library growing in minutes. How to Buy Kindle Books on iPad (Step-by-Step)
To successfully purchase a book, you must bypass the apps and use your iPad's web browser (like Safari or Chrome).
: Open your Kindle app. Tap Library and pull down on the screen to refresh. Your new book should appear under the All tab, ready for download. Pro Tips for iPad Readers