Writey is free to download and can be deployed to student iPads using a mobile device manager (MDM) such as Jamf School.

App Store App Distribution

You can manually add Writey to Jamf School from the App Store. First, you will need to sign in with your Apple ID before the app can be distributed. Please note that Writey is a freemium, subscription-based app and as such, is not eligible for Apple’s Volume Purchase Program.

Adding Writey from the App Store

1. In Jamf School, click Apps > Inventory in the sidebar.
2. Click + Add App.
3. Choose Add iOS App from the pop-up menu.
4. Upload the Writey app to Jamf School in the pop-up dialog.

The app is added to the Apps table.

Distributing App Store Apps to a Single Device

After adding Writey to Jamf School, you can distribute content to a single device.

1. In Jamf School, navigate to Devices > Inventory in the sidebar.
2. Click the device you want to distribute the app to.
3. Click the Managed Apps tab.
4. Click + Add Apps > apps.
5. Click Add next to Writey to install it.

The app is installed immediately on the device.

Distributing App Store Apps and Packages to Groups

After adding Writey to Jamf School, you can distribute it to devices by scoping it to device groups.

1. In Jamf School, click Apps in the sidebar.
2. Click Inventory.
3. Select the checkboxes next to the Writey app.
4. Click Edit Scope.
5. Enter one or more device groups you want to distribute the app to in the Scope field.
6. Choose one of the following installation methods from the Install Type pop-up menu:
   • To install the app or package on devices automatically, choose Change to automatic installation for all groups.
   • To allow users to install the app or package themselves, choose Change to on-demand installation for all groups.
7. Choose the assignment method from the Volume pop-up menu.
8. Click Save.

The Writey app is available on the devices the next time they check in with Jamf School.