How do I download free apps my phone won’t let me
Your phone often needs to be connected to a laptop or desktop computer to download apps. Firstly, you need an Apple ID.
This shows you how to download paid for apps and free apps to your device; https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT204266
Do you have a credit card tied to your Apple ID? Most free apps offer "in-app purchases" and even though the apps are free, if you do not have a payment method tied to your account, you can't download them. The apps are still free and won't cost you anything, unless you chose to make a purchase in the app. But it will require a valid payment method on your account. The only free apps you can download without having a valid payment method are ones which do not offer in-app purchases.
How do I download free apps
