How to Get Game Demos on an iPad

Many non-gaming applications also have lite versions available.

A huge number of games are available for the iPad from the online iTunes App Store, many of which require you to purchase them before you can download and play them. To help promote their full-priced games, a lot of software developers also release demos of their games -- often referred to as "lite" versions -- so you can try a sample before buying the full product. Game demos are downloaded from the App Store in the same way as full-priced titles, but are available for free.

Instructions

1. Launch the App Store application on the iPad by tapping its icon on the Home screen.

2. Browse through the App Store's "Games" category to find a demo version of a game that you want to try. Alternatively, type the game's name into the "Search" box in the upper right corner to find a specific title on the App Store.

3. Tap the game demo's entry on the category page or in the search results to open its full listing page.

4. Tap the "Free" button, and then tap it again when the text changes to "Install".

5. Enter your iTunes account username and password when prompted, and then tap the "Buy" button to begin downloading the game demo.

6. Tap the game demo's icon on the Home screen to launch it once the download has completed.

Tips & Warnings

• When searching, excluding the word "demo" or "lite" can yield better results. A game demo doesn't necessarily have either of those words in its title.

• Despite the App Store dialog box using a "Buy" button, you will not be charged for downloading free games and apps.

References

• Apple; iPad User Guide; Buying Apps