TikTok is where short videos, new trends, and online communities come together. Open the app and the For You feed starts learning what you enjoy, whether that is comedy, music, sports, recipes, gaming, travel, beauty, or useful everyday tips.

TikTok works on both iPhone and iPad. The iPhone version is ideal for quick viewing and recording on the go, while the larger iPad screen gives videos, comments, and creator profiles more room.

How to install TikTok on iPhone or iPad

1. Open the TikTok download page.

2. Tap Get.

3. Confirm the installation with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password.

4. Open the app.

5. Create an account or start exploring available videos.

You can browse some content without an account, but signing in is required to follow creators, save favorites, post videos, and use personalized features.

Find videos you actually want to watch

The For You feed changes as you use the app. Watching a video to the end, liking it, sharing it, or quickly moving past it all help shape future recommendations.

You can also search directly for creators, sounds, hashtags, places, products, or topics. Following accounts creates a separate feed where their latest posts are easier to find.

Create and edit content

TikTok includes its own recording and editing tools. You can film a new clip or upload videos and photos from your device, then add music, text, filters, effects, captions, voice-over, and transitions.

The app also supports photo posts, Stories, Duet, and Stitch. Most everyday editing can be finished without installing a separate video editor.

LIVE, messaging, and shopping

Eligible creators can host LIVE streams and interact with viewers in real time. Direct messages make it possible to share posts and chat with friends, subject to age and privacy settings.

In supported regions, TikTok Shop lets users discover products through videos, LIVE streams, and creator recommendations. Shopping options may not appear for every account.

Screen time and privacy

TikTok includes daily screen-time limits, break reminders, sleep reminders, private-account settings, comment controls, and options for managing who can send messages or reuse your content.

Teen accounts receive additional protections, while Family Pairing gives parents or guardians access to selected safety settings.

Is TikTok free?

Yes. TikTok is free to download and use on iPhone and iPad.

The app contains advertising and optional purchases. Digital gifts, subscriptions, shopping, and certain creator features may cost money.

Get TikTok for iPhone and iPad

TikTok makes it easy to move from watching to creating. You can open it for a few entertaining clips, follow a specific interest, join a community, or make and publish a video directly from your device.

The personalized feed can be very engaging, so the built-in screen-time controls are worth setting up when a quick visit regularly lasts longer than expected.