How to Gift a Song (or Music) Using Your iPhone

There is nothing quite like sharing a track that completely captures a moment, reminds you of an inside joke, or introduces a friend to a brand-new artist. While Apple’s ecosystem offers plenty of ways to share media, sending a specific track directly to someone’s device makes for a surprisingly thoughtful digital present.

If you are holding your iPhone and wondering how to send a musical surprise, here is everything you need to know about how the process works, along with the easiest workarounds to get the job done.

Understanding How Apple Handles Music Gifting

Before diving in, it helps to know a quick quirk of Apple’s interface: Apple’s mobile guidelines typically restrict the direct gifting of individual songs as standalone items directly from the iOS iTunes Store app (though full albums or app store items can often be shared via share sheets).