Free Fire Max is the upgraded version of Garena‘s popular battle royale game, Free Fire. It offers better graphics and smoother visuals while keeping the same fast-paced survival gameplay. The game is available to download on the Google Play Store in India, but iPhone users face a problem. Free Fire Max does not show up on the Apple App Store in India.
If you search for Free Fire Max on the App Store from an Indian Apple ID, the game will not appear in the results. You will instead see other battle royale titles like Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). The exact reason why Free Fire Max is blocked on the Indian App Store has not been officially confirmed.
So, how can iPhone users in India download and play Free Fire Max? There are two working methods. Below is a step-by-step guide for both.
Method 1: Change Your App Store Country or Region
This is the most reliable way to get Free Fire Max on your iPhone. Here is how to do it:
- Open the App Store on your iPhone.
- Tap on your profile icon at the top of the screen.
- Scroll down and tap on “Country/Region.”
- Select “Change Country or Region.”
- Pick a country where Free Fire Max is available on the App Store.
- Choose “None” as the payment method.
- Enter any valid address from the country you selected in the billing address field.
- Tap “Next” to confirm the change.
- Search for “Free Fire Max” in the App Store and download the game.
Important Warning: When you change your App Store country or region, any active subscriptions tied to your Apple ID will be automatically canceled. Make sure you are aware of this before switching.
Method 2: Use a VPN
If you do not want to change your App Store region, you can try using a VPN instead.
- Install a VPN app on your iPhone.
- Connect the VPN to a country where Free Fire Max is available.
- Open the App Store.
- Search for Free Fire Max and download it.
This method is simpler but may not always work depending on the VPN service you use.
What Is Free Fire Max?
Free Fire Max is a battle royale survival game developed by Garena for Android and iOS devices. It was released in 2021 as an enhanced version of the original Free Fire. The game quickly gained popularity thanks to its optimized performance, fast-paced matches, unique characters, special abilities, and improved graphics compared to the base version.
Players drop onto an island, collect weapons and supplies, and fight to be the last one standing. Free Fire Max delivers this experience with better visual quality, making it a preferred choice for players who want upgraded graphics on their mobile devices.
Why Is Free Fire Max Not on the Indian App Store?
As of now, there is no officially confirmed reason why Free Fire Max is unavailable on the Apple App Store in India. The game remains accessible through the Google Play Store for Android users in the country. iPhone users who want to play the game need to use one of the workaround methods described above.