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While buying an Apple iPhone is never MoneySaving, our Cheap iPhones guide explains the cheapest ways to get your hands on the latest iPhone.

Read the full guide for the cheapest ways to buy an iPhone.

Free

Similar to Office but for MacBooks, iMacs, iPhones & iPads

In 2017, Apple made all of its iWork programs free to download for all iMac, MacBook and iPhone/iPad users. Previously, you had to have bought a device recently.

Apple iWork apps: Pages, Numbers and Keynote

See Free iWork apps for more info and download links.

What is iWork?

iWork is Apple's answer to the Microsoft Office suite of work programs, but created specifically for Mac computers and iOS devices. The package consists of three programs:

  • Pages (for documents, like Microsoft Word)

  • Numbers (for spreadsheets, like Microsoft Excel)

  • Keynote (for presentations, like Microsoft Powerpoint)

Ongoing

Via Unidays. Gets a subscription for £5.99 per month (normally £10.99)

There are plenty of free music streaming services available, if you don't mind putting up with the ads. But if you want an ad-free service you'll need to stump up for it. With Apple Music Student Membership you can get a discounted subscription at £5.99 a month (normally £10.99 for non-students) – a strong deal given there's no free version of the service.

How do I get the discount?

You need a Unidays account for Apple to verify your student status (it can't do this via NUS Extra unfortunately). Use up any new customer promos first though to maximise value – a one-month trial of Apple Music is available on an ongoing basis.

Apple says it "periodically" checks your student status, and if it finds out you're no longer a student or if you reach the maximum discount period (four years), it'll automatically move you to a full-price subscription at £10.99 a month. So make sure you cancel if you don't want this.

Ongoing

Including up to 10% student discount

There are rarely big discounts available at Apple*, but don’t assume you can’t cut your costs on a new iPhone, iPad or Mac computer until you've checked the following tips and tricks.

  • Student & teacher discount. If you're studying at university, or if you work in education at any level (lecturers, school teachers, office staff etc), you can save as much as 10% on Apple products such as iMas, MacBooks and iPads.


     

  • Check for deals elsewhere. If you're not committed to buying direct from Apple, look for discounts at other places where Apple products are sold such as AmazonArgosCurrys and John Lewis (John Lewis also offers a two-year guarantee, compared to the standard 12-month warranty).


     

  • Time it right. If you're not fussed about having the very latest model, you can save money on Apple products by grabbing an older product as a new one's announced. This tends to happen in September, when Apple normally unveils a new iPhone and prices on previous models suddenly go down.


  • Had a problem with Apple? There’s a free online tool you can use to complain – it helps draft, manage and if necessary escalate your complaint. It’s offered by a firm called Resolver, which we like so much we work with it to help people get complaints justice – you can use it to complain to Apple*.

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Cheapest Apple iPad Black Friday deals**

iPad 10th gen £289 (normally £329) & iPad mini £399 (normally £579)  

Many retailers are offering Apple iPad Black Friday deals. If two are price matching, look out for free delivery and extras such as extended guarantees or Apple TV subscriptions. 

We’re already seeing some discounts on iPads, with the iPad (10th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) and the iPad Pro 12.9" all on sale for well under their regular prices.  

Here are the best iPad deals we spotted on 28 November (we'll update you here again on Black Friday):

Model

Normal price 

Cheapest we’ve spotted so far

iPad (10th generation) 10.9" 64GB (2022)

£329

£289 at John Lewis*Amazon*Currys*Argos and Very. This is the cheapest price we've seen this year.

iPad mini (7th generation) 128GB (2024)

£499

£459 now £469.97 at Amazon*. This is the cheapest price we've seen this year.

Next cheapest is £474 at John Lewis*.  

iPad mini (6th generation) 64GB (2021)

£579

£399 at Amazon* and John Lewis*. This is the cheapest price we've seen this year.

iPad Air (6th generation) 11” 128GB (2024)

£599

£559.97 at Amazon*. This is the cheapest price we've seen this year.

Next cheapest is £579 at John Lewis*.

iPad Pro 11" 128GB (2022)

£899

£684.99 (refurbished) at Amazon*. Cheaper in October at £629.95 at eBay.   DEAL EXPIRED

iPad Pro (6th generation) 12.9" 128GB (2022)

£1,249

£729.70 (refurbished) at Amazon*.  Cheaper at £649.49 at eBay (from a third party seller).

iPad Pro (7th generation) 13" 256GB (2024)

£1,299 

£1,217.97 at Amazon* and John Lewis*. This is the cheapest price we've seen this year.

Apple has confirmed that its Black Friday 'free' gift card offer will be returning. You'll receive a gift card of up to £160 when you buy an eligible item, including iPhones, Macs, AirPods, Apple Watches and more. The voucher amount varies depending on what you buy – see our full analysis full analysis here.

Important: Don’t get taken in by the hype around Black Friday and sucked into buying something you don’t need or can’t afford. Always do your own price comparisons to ensure you are getting the best deal possible – don’t just take a retailer’s word for it.

See our Black Friday 2024 guide for all our Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals analysis.

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iPhone 16 (128GB) £824 over two-year contract

10GB data via iD Mobile. £119 upfront, then £29.99/month & claim £15 voucher

See MSE's cheap mobile finder tool for full details of this iPhone deal.

Martin's Money Mantras

Use them

Before spending

If you answer 'NO' to any of the following questions, don't buy.

Are you

Not skint? Ask:

Will I use it?

Is it worth it?

Are you

Skint? Ask:

Do I need it?

Can I afford it?

Free protection for all shopping!

There's a little-known piece of legislation that turns any credit card into a financial self-defence superhero. 'Section 75' of the Consumer Credit Act means your plastic must protect anything you buy for more than £100 for free, so if there's a problem or the company goes bust, you can still get your money back.
And although Section 75 doesn't apply to debit cards, there is something else to fall back on if you've paid using a debit card, or used a credit card for a purchase under £100. Known as Chargeback, this is part of banks' and card companies' internal rules and not a legal requirement. Read full details of Section 75 or Chargeback, plus how to claim, in our guides.
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About Apple

Below are today's top Apple discounts and offers, fully checked and verified by the MSE Deals team, including its ongoing student & teacher discount for iPad, iMac and MacBook. You can also compare iPhone tariffs using our cheap iPhone comparison tool. Keep an eye on this page and follow us on Twitter @MSE_Deals for updates on the latest Apple vouchers and promotions.

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