http://app.given.to is the only API that automates the process of buying iPhone/iPad apps, iTunes music , movies, books, and anything else in the app store individually or in bulk . Then those digital goods can be distribute through email, text message, Facebook, Twitter, QR codes, physical cards with branding, or any other way someone care to distribute them.<p>The links Given create allow for a digital item to be downloaded in one click without going through the hassles of the app store. These links have been used for marketing campaigns, incentives, rewards, contest and more.
Seems like a super useful API. I don't know a much about the space, but I can't believe something like this doesn't exist.<p>I wanted to see a dead-simple demonstration on the website, couldn't find one. Perhaps it would be effective to demonstrate the API by sending a free app link via email. Just have a "Try it now! We'll show you how simple it can be by sending you a free app link to your email on signing up! ~ or something (reduce the copy language)<p>Keep it up!<p>PS - Is there potential for a referral/affiliate angle on this API? Apple's TOS probably prohibits that, but if it could somehow be managed--I see massive value there.
Looks really useful.<p>Some Feedback :
I think that a free app sent as a demo would be a great idea, so we can see what it would be like.
One other thing, where in the world is this available? I didn't see that listed on the site.
Quick clarification about how it works: so the end-user doesn't get a random gift code for manual input and instead can just redeem the app after clicking on the url?