IFTTTis convenient app that lets you automate simple to complex tasks. For just some of the things you can do with it, check outour IFTTT sectionif you are new to the app.
But, if you already take advantage of IFTTT, why not let it help you find the apps or games you want on the App Store? Whether it’s a sale on a game you’ve been waiting for, an update to your favorite email app, or searches for apps in a particular category, you’re able to take care of it automatically with IFTTT’s Applets and here’s how.
Use existing IFTTT Applets
The easiest way to see the IFTTT Applets available for the App Store is to do a search. Either open the app and tapSearchfrom the bottom or if you prefer theIFTTT website, head there and clickSearchfrom the top. Type in “App Store” and then when Apple App Store appears, select it.
You will then see about a dozen Applets already created that you may use. Keep in mind that a few of them have the same triggers, but the actions are different. For example, to receive an alert when an app’s price drops, you can choose to get a notification or an email, which is two different Applets.
Here are some of the current Applets you’re able to pick from and use.
How to turn on Applets
Turning on these Applets follows the same process whether you do it on your device or on the website.
1)Select the Applet you want to use and use the slider to turn itOn.
2)Add in Applet-specific details (like the time of day, name of the app, or category, as described above)
3)Decide if you would like to receive a notification when the Applet runs and enable the slider if so.
4)HitSave.
How to turn off Applets
Turning off Applets is just as easy on your device or the IFTTT site.
1)On the app, tapMy Appletsfrom the bottom or online clickMy Appletsfrom the top.
2)Select the Applet you want to disable.
3)Move theOnslider to the left to turn it off. The Applet will then turn gray indicating it’s inactive.
Create your own IFTTT Applet
Maybe you like the idea of an Applet to help you find the apps you want on the App Store, but none of the existing ones are quite what you want. you may create your own Applet and it’s simple to do. Even though you will see a lot of steps below, IFTTT prompts you from start to finish, making it easy.
1)On either your mobile app or on the website selectMy Applets.
2)On the app, tap theplus iconat the top. On the web, clickNew Appletat the top.
3)When the New Applet screen displays, select “+this.”
4)Either scroll and find the Apple App Store from the options or search for it and select it.
5)On theChoose Triggerscreen, make your selection from the options.
6)On theComplete Trigger Fieldsscreen, enter the details. This will be different depending on the trigger you choose.
7)When the next screen displays, select “+that.”
8)On theChoose Action Servicescreen, either scroll to find the service you want or search for it and select it. This is where you can really customize the Applet to do exactly what you want. Maybe you want to receive an email or a text message, add a reminder to Remember The Milk or Toodledo, or include a note in Evernote or OneNote.
9)The actions you’re able to choose from on the next screen will depend on the service you picked. Choose the one you want to use.
10)The next screen asks you for details to complete the action you pick. Again, this screen completely depends on the actions you have chosen up to this point. When you finish, hitCreate Action.
11)Decide if you would like to receive a notification when the Applet runs and enable the slider if so.
12)HitFinish.
When you’re all done, you will see the Applet you created and an option to run it immediately by selectingCheck Now. From then on, the new Applet will display in theMy Appletssection where you may disable it or edit it at any time.
Find the apps and games you want
With an app like IFTTT that can automate so many things, it just makes sense to have it help you with your app shopping. Are you going to check out one of these existing Applets or create your own?
