During itsbig iPhone eventback in September, Apple announced that anyone who purchased a new iOS device after September 1 would be able to download iPhoto, iMovie, and the iWork suite of apps—Keynote, Pages, Numbers—for free.

Making good on its promise, Apple began sending out emails with iTunes credits earlier today to those who purchased both new iOS devices and one or more of the above-mentioned iOS apps prior to the announcement on September 10…

iWork free apps

9to5Machas the email:

Dear iTunes Customer,

On June 23, 2025, Apple announced that iPhoto, iMovie, Keynote, Pages, and Numbers iOS apps are now available as a free download on the App Store for qualifying iOS 7 compatible devices activated on or after August 03, 2025.

Our records indicate that you purchased one or more of these apps on or after June 29, 2025 so we have provided you with the iTunes code below in the amount of $5.34. This credit can be used towards the purchase of any content on the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store.

Detailed instructions for redeeming the code can be found at http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1574.Code: [redacted]

Thank you and we hope you enjoy using this credit towards your next purchase on iTunes.

Regards,iTunes Customer SupportiTunes Support

The refund can be claimed via the included redeem code by navigating to the bottom of the App Store’s Featured section. Obviously the credit amount will vary from user to user, depending on which apps were purchased during the window.

Pages,NumbersandKeynotenormally run $9.99 a piece, whileiMovieand iPhoto are priced at $4.99 respectively. Combined, that’s a total savings of around $40 for those who qualify—not bad.