Assign apps to devices in Apple Configurator for Mac
You can assign apps—including newly assigned apps and app updates—to devices, even if the App Store is disabled. Apps purchased through volume purchasing can be assigned to devices in any country in which the app is available on the App Store. You can also assign apps and books to Blueprints.
Type of app or book | Can be assigned to iPhone, iPad |
|---|---|
Free or paid apps you purchase through Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager | Yes |
Free or paid books you purchase through Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager | No |
Custom App | No |
Custom Book | Yes (iPhone and iPad only) |
To use Apple Configurator to add apps, you need to first sign in with your Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager Managed Apple Account that has privileges to buy apps and books. In Apple School Manager, this can be a user with the role of Instructor or Manager with privileges to buy apps and books, Content Manager, Site Manager, or Administrator. In Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager, this can be a user with the role of Administrator or Content Manager. See Add apps to a device.
Note: You need to accept the terms and conditions in Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager regarding purchasing apps and books before you can add them using Apple Configurator.