How to buy Fortnite skins using a smartphone?

A lot of players often ask the question, "How to buy Fortnite skins using a smartphone?” Given that Fortnite is predominantly a game player on a PC or consoles, the notion that you can gain access to Fortnite skins on a smartphone is often dismissed. However, it is very much possible to buy Fortnite skins using a smartphone. It’s simpler than one would imagine, and it is legal.

It involves no third-party apps or shady software that often gets promoted on social media. The only issue with buying Fortnite skins using a smartphone is that they often do not look as good as they would when viewed on a computer or console. With that in mind, here is how to buy Fortnite skins using a smartphone.

Buying Fortnite skins using a smartphone

As mentioned, buying Fortnite skins using a smartphone is relatively easy. All you need to do is download Fortnite on your mobile device, sign into your Epic Games account, and navigate to the Fortnite Item Shop. Once there, you can see all the cosmetics listed in the Fortnite Item Shop today alongside the timer that showcases how long items stay in the Fortnite Shop.

From here, you can buy Fortnite skins using a smartphone. This is convenient as you can travel to wherever you are and not miss out on buying time-limited cosmetics that may be listed in the Fortnite Item Shop tomorrow.

Which smartphones allow you to buy Fortnite skins?

As it stands, you can only buy Fortnite skins on Android smartphones. There is no legal method to install Fortnite on iOS to get skins. However, there is a bright side. According to Epic Games, certain parts of the world will soon be about to download the Epic Games App on their iOS devices and install Fortnite from there.

At the moment, Japan and the EU will be the first two places to get access to the game on iOS smartphones. The UK will also be allowing Epic Games back on iOS sometime in the second half of 2025. When this happens, more players will be able to buy Fortnite skins on their iOS smartphones.

Will Fortnite skins bought using a smartphone be usable on PC?

Unbeknownst to most players, their Epic Games account is synced and can be used across all platforms. This means that if you buy a Fortnite skin using your smartphone, it will be listed in your in-game locker. You can then access it from any device of your choosing as long as you log into your account. This is why the cosmetics listed in the Fortnite Item Shop are the same for all platforms.

The only time that you may not be able to gain access to cosmetics on all platforms are those that are exclusive. Certain items can be only obtained via redeem codes, special bundles, or subscriptions. In most cases, you can potentially redeem a code on one device to use the cosmetic on another, but at times it does not work out.

As such, there are a few limitations, but for the most part, cosmetics can be used across all platforms. In fact, certain cosmetics from Rocket League are now also usable in Fortnite. As time passess, this feature will be further improved and developed to make things more seamless for players worldwide.