OpenAI officially released Sora 2 and its companion Sora APP (iOS social video application) on October 1, 2025. However, many users encountered issues like "APP not found" or "unable to download" when attempting installation. This article provides a complete Sora 2 APP download and installation guide, covering US Apple ID acquisition, network configuration, login activation, and the simpler web version access method.

1. Essential Reading Before Downloading Sora 2 APP

1.1 iOS APP vs Web Version: Which Should You Choose?

Before diving into the complex APP download process, you need to understand: Sora 2 offers both iOS APP and web version, with essentially identical functionality.

Access Method Advantages Disadvantages Rating
iOS APP Native experience, smoother Cameo feature Requires US ID, proxy, invite code ⭐⭐⭐
Web Version No US ID needed, direct browser access Requires ChatGPT account, proxy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Web Version Access URLs:

  • Main URL: sora.com (auto-redirects to sora.chatgpt.com)
  • Direct Access: https://sora.chatgpt.com/explore

💡 Important Recommendation: If you just want to experience Sora 2's video generation features, we strongly recommend using the web version (sora.chatgpt.com) directly—no US Apple ID needed, and 10x simpler. Only download the iOS APP if you need native mobile experience or frequent Cameo feature usage.

1.2 4 Prerequisites for iOS APP Download

If you decide to download the iOS APP, you need to meet these conditions:

Condition 1: US Apple ID (Required)
    └─ Sora APP only available on US App Store

Condition 2: iOS Device (Required)
    └─ iPhone or iPad (no Android or PC client)

Condition 3: US IP Proxy (Recommended)
    └─ Mainland China users need VPN/proxy subscription

Condition 4: Sora Invite Code (For activation)
    └─ Required after download to activate Sora 2 features

2. Two Methods to Obtain US Apple ID

2.1 Method Comparison: Self-Registration vs Purchase

Method Cost Time Difficulty Rating
Self-Registration Free 30-60 min ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐
Purchase Ready-Made ¥29 ($4) 1 min ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Recommendations:

  • Sufficient Budget: Purchase ready-made ID (¥29), saves time and effort
  • Learning Purpose: Try self-registration to understand the process
  • Long-term Use: Self-register for complete account security control

2.2 Method 1: Self-Register US Apple ID (Free)

Step 1: Prepare US Address Information

You need a real US address (for account registration). Use an address generator:

Example Address:

Name: John Smith
Address: 1234 Market Street, Apt 5B
City: San Francisco
State: California (CA)
ZIP Code: 94102
Phone: +1 (415) 555-0123

Step 2: Register New Apple ID on Web

Visit Apple ID official registration page:

  • URL: https://appleid.apple.com/account
  • Click "Create Your Apple ID"
  • Fill in email, password, name (use name from US address)
  • Country/Region select "United States"
  • Complete email and phone verification (China phone number works)

Step 3: Complete Address Info on iOS Device

  1. Log in to the newly created Apple ID on iPhone/iPad
  2. Open "Settings" → "Your Name" → "Payment & Shipping"
  3. Tap "Add Payment Method", select "None"
  4. Fill in previously prepared US address:
    • Street address, city, state, ZIP code
    • Contact phone (use generated US phone format)
  5. After saving, account region will automatically switch to US

Step 4: Switch App Store Region

  1. Open "App Store"
  2. Tap profile icon in top right
  3. Scroll to bottom, tap "Country or Region"
  4. Select "Change Country or Region" → "United States"
  5. Tap "Agree" to terms
  6. Confirm billing address (use address from Step 3)

Common Issues:

  • Cannot switch region: Ensure "Payment Method" is "None" and no active subscriptions
  • Address validation failed: Use real existing US street address (verify via Google Maps)

2.3 Method 2: Purchase Ready-Made US Apple ID (¥29)

Recommended Purchase Channels (verified by APIYI team):

Channel 1: GPTs666 Store

  • URL: https://b.gpts666.com
  • Price: ¥29 ($4)
  • Includes: Ready-made US Apple ID + tutorial
  • Advantage: Instant use, 1 minute setup

Channel 2: Daishengji Store

  • URL: https://ai.daishengji.com
  • Price: ¥29 ($4)
  • Includes: Ready-made US Apple ID + after-sales service
  • Advantage: Trusted seller, support guaranteed

Post-Purchase Steps:

  1. Receive US Apple ID and password after purchase
  2. Log in to this account in "App Store" on iPhone/iPad:
    • Open "App Store" → Tap profile icon → Scroll to bottom, tap "Sign Out"
    • Tap profile icon again → Enter purchased US ID and password
  3. Important: Only log in to App Store, NOT in "Settings" → "iCloud" (avoid data confusion)

Security Tips:

  • ⚠️ Only use purchased account for App Store downloads, not iCloud
  • ⚠️ Don't modify password or security questions of purchased account
  • ⚠️ After downloading APP, switch back to your own account

3. Download Sora 2 APP from App Store

3.1 Search and Download

  1. Ensure you're logged into US Apple ID (either self-registered or purchased)
  2. Open "App Store"
  3. Tap "Search" tab at bottom
  4. Search "Sora" or "Sora by OpenAI"
  5. Find APP with developer "OpenAI OpCo, LLC"
  6. Tap "Get" to download (free)

Icon Identification:

  • APP Icon: Dark background with OpenAI-style abstract graphics
  • Developer: OpenAI OpCo, LLC
  • Category: Social/Entertainment

3.2 Common Download Issues

Issue 1: Cannot Find Sora APP

  • Cause: Not logged into US Apple ID, or App Store region not switched to US
  • Solution: Check top right profile icon → Country/Region should be "United States"

Issue 2: Shows "This item is not available"

  • Cause: Current region not US/Canada, or network IP not US
  • Solution: Connect to US VPN/proxy and retry

Issue 3: Download Button Grayed Out

  • Cause: Insufficient device storage, or iOS version too old
  • Solution: Clear storage space, ensure iOS version 15.0 or above

4. Configure US IP Proxy (Required for China Mainland Users)

4.1 Why Is Proxy Needed?

Sora 2 service currently only open to US and Canada users, China mainland IP addresses cannot access:

  • APP download may be restricted
  • APP launch checks IP region
  • ChatGPT account login requires US IP

4.2 Proxy Configuration Methods

Method 1: Proxy Subscription (Recommended)

  • Purchase stable proxy subscription service (¥20-50/month)
  • Use Shadowrocket, Surge, Quantumult X, etc.
  • Select US node to connect

Method 2: Commercial VPN Service

  • ExpressVPN, NordVPN, etc.
  • Select US server to connect

Connection Test:

5. Log in to Sora APP with ChatGPT Account

5.1 Login Steps

  1. Ensure US IP proxy is connected
  2. Open downloaded "Sora" APP
  3. Tap "Log in with ChatGPT"
  4. Enter your ChatGPT account email and password
  5. Complete two-factor authentication (if enabled)
  6. Authorize Sora APP to access your ChatGPT account

Important Notes:

  • Sora APP uses same account system as ChatGPT
  • Your ChatGPT subscription tier determines Sora features:
    • ChatGPT Free → Sora Free (5x/day, 480p, 5s, watermarked)
    • ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) → Sora Plus (unlimited, 720p, 10s, watermarked)
    • ChatGPT Pro ($200/month) → Sora Pro (unlimited, 1080p, 20s, no watermark)

5.2 Don't Have ChatGPT Account?

Option 1: Self-Register ChatGPT Account (Free)

Option 2: Purchase ChatGPT Plus Account

  • Price: ¥150-200 ($20-28) monthly
  • Channels: Also available from b.gpts666.com or ai.daishengji.com

6. Obtain and Activate Sora Invite Code

6.1 Why Is Invite Code Needed?

Even after successfully downloading APP and logging in, you might see this prompt:

"Sora is currently in limited access. Please enter an invite code to continue."

This is because Sora 2 uses invite-only system, requiring an invite code to activate full features.

6.2 Two Ways to Obtain Invite Code

Method 1: Wait for Friends to Share Code (Free but Uncertain)

  • Users with access may share invite codes
  • Follow X (Twitter), Reddit, etc.
  • Join OpenAI Discord or Sora-related communities

Method 2: Purchase Invite Code Directly (¥39, Guaranteed)

6.3 Invite Code Activation Steps

  1. On Sora APP homepage, tap "Enter invite code"
  2. Enter obtained invite code (usually 6-8 characters)
  3. Tap "Submit"
  4. After successful activation, access full Sora 2 video generation features

7. Simpler Choice: Use Web Version Directly

7.1 Web Version vs iOS APP: Why We Recommend Web Version

Feature iOS APP Web Version
Requires US Apple ID ✅ Yes ❌ No
Requires Invite Code ✅ Yes ❌ No
Download & Install ✅ Required ❌ Not needed
Cross-platform ❌ iOS only ✅ Windows/Mac/iOS/Android
Access Speed Medium Fast
Feature Completeness 100% 95% (Cameo slightly inferior)

Conclusion: Unless you need frequent Cameo feature usage (insert yourself into AI-generated scenes), web version is the superior choice.

7.2 Web Version Access Steps

Step 1: Connect to US IP Proxy (VPN/proxy subscription)
    ↓
Step 2: Browser access sora.com
    (auto-redirects to sora.chatgpt.com)
    ↓
Step 3: Click "Log in" with ChatGPT account
    ↓
Step 4: Start using directly, no invite code needed!

Web Version URLs:

Important Notes:

  • ✅ Web version requires NO invite code
  • ✅ Features essentially identical to iOS APP
  • ✅ Supports Windows, Mac, Android, all platforms
  • ✅ No download/install, direct browser access

8. Complete Process Summary

8.1 iOS APP Download & Activation Flow

Preparation
    ├─ Prepare iOS device (iPhone/iPad)
    ├─ Obtain US Apple ID
    │   ├─ Method A: Self-register (free, 30-60 min)
    │   └─ Method B: Purchase ready-made (¥29, 1 min) ⭐ Recommended
    └─ Configure US IP proxy (VPN/proxy subscription)
        ↓
Step 1: Log into US Apple ID in App Store
        ↓
Step 2: Search "Sora" and download APP (Developer: OpenAI OpCo, LLC)
        ↓
Step 3: Open APP, log in with ChatGPT account
        ↓
Step 4: Obtain invite code
    ├─ Method A: Wait for friend sharing (free but uncertain)
    └─ Method B: Purchase directly (¥39, b.gpts666.com) ⭐ Recommended
        ↓
Step 5: Enter invite code in APP to activate features
        ↓
Complete! Start using Sora 2 for video generation

8.2 Web Version Access Flow (⭐ Highly Recommended)

Preparation
    └─ Configure US IP proxy (VPN/proxy subscription)
        ↓
Step 1: Browser access sora.com or sora.chatgpt.com
        ↓
Step 2: Log in with ChatGPT account
        ↓
Complete! Start using directly, no invite code needed

Cost Comparison:

Method Total Cost Time Difficulty
iOS APP Download ¥29 (US ID) + ¥39 (code) = ¥68 ($10) 40-70 min ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Web Version ¥0 3 min ⭐

9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is there an Android version of Sora APP?

A: Currently no Android version, and no Windows/Mac PC client. OpenAI only released iOS APP. Android users should use web version (sora.chatgpt.com).

Q2: Is purchasing US Apple ID safe?

A: As long as you purchase from trusted channels (like b.gpts666.com, ai.daishengji.com) and only log in via App Store (not iCloud), risk is low. After downloading APP, you can switch back to your own account.

Q3: Can invite codes be reused?

A: No. Each invite code usually only activates one account. If you have multiple devices, log in under the same ChatGPT account.

Q4: Will using US IP proxy get my account banned?

A: OpenAI officially requires Sora service only in US/Canada, using proxy is a necessary technical measure. As long as you use stable IP (avoid frequently switching between different region nodes), you generally won't be banned. Use fixed US node recommended.

Q5: Can ChatGPT free tier use Sora?

A: Yes, but with strict limits:

  • Only 5 generation quota per day
  • Video resolution limited to 480p
  • Video duration only 5 seconds
  • Slower generation speed
  • Videos are watermarked

For professional use, upgrade to ChatGPT Plus ($20/month) or Pro ($200/month) recommended.

Q6: Does web version require invite code?

A: No! This is web version's biggest advantage. You only need:

  1. ChatGPT account
  2. US IP proxy
  3. Direct access to sora.chatgpt.com

Q7: Sora APP won't open after download?

A: Check the following:

  • ✅ Is US IP proxy connected
  • ✅ Is iOS system version 15.0 or above
  • ✅ Is network connection stable
  • ✅ Try deleting APP and re-downloading

Q8: Can I download Sora from China App Store?

A: No. Sora APP currently only available on US App Store, other regions (including China, Europe, Japan, etc.) cannot download. Must use US Apple ID.

Q9: After purchasing US Apple ID, is my personal data at risk?

A: Recommend these measures to reduce risk:

  • ✅ Only log in via App Store, not in iCloud/FaceTime/iMessage
  • ✅ Log out immediately after downloading APP, switch back to your account
  • ✅ Don't add personal payment methods to purchased account
  • ✅ Don't store private data in purchased account

Q10: Does Sora video generation charge fees?

A: Depends on your ChatGPT subscription tier:

  • Free: 5x/day (480p, 5s, watermarked)
  • Plus ($20/month): Unlimited (720p, 10s, watermarked)
  • Pro ($200/month): Unlimited (1080p, 20s, no watermark)

Video generation itself doesn't charge extra, but subject to subscription tier quota and quality limits.

10. Conclusion and Recommendations

10.1 Core Recommendations

If you are this type of user, use web version directly:

  • ✅ Just want to experience Sora 2's video generation features
  • ✅ Don't want to spend extra cost (¥68/$10)
  • ✅ Using Android/Windows/Mac devices
  • ✅ Don't frequently use Cameo feature

If you are this type of user, download iOS APP:

  • ✅ Need native mobile experience
  • ✅ Frequently use Cameo feature (insert yourself into videos)
  • ✅ Willing to invest ¥68 ($10) cost and 1 hour setup time
  • ✅ Want smoother creation on iOS devices

10.2 Cost and Time Summary

Solution Total Cost Total Time Difficulty Rating
iOS APP Download ¥68 ($10) 40-70 min ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐
Web Version Access ¥0 3 min ⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

10.3 Quick Decision Tree

Are you using iPhone/iPad?
    ├─ No → Use web version directly (sora.chatgpt.com)
    └─ Yes → Do you need native APP experience and Cameo?
            ├─ No → Use web version (simpler)
            └─ Yes → Is your budget ≥ ¥68 ($10)?
                    ├─ No → Use web version
                    └─ Yes → Purchase US ID (¥29) + invite code (¥39), download APP

10.4 APIYI's Professional Recommendations

🎯 APIYI Team Recommendation:
For 95% of users, we recommend using web version (sora.chatgpt.com) directly. It requires no US ID, no invite code, no extra cost, 95% feature completeness, and faster access speed.

Only worth investing ¥68 ($10) and 1 hour setup time to download iOS APP if you need frequent Cameo feature usage or must create in native mobile environment.

If you encounter API integration needs during use, you can access Sora 2's API interface (coming soon) through APIYI apiyi.com platform to implement automated video generation workflows.

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Related Resources:

  • Sora Web Version: sora.chatgpt.com
  • US Apple ID Purchase: b.gpts666.com
  • Sora Invite Code Purchase: b.gpts666.com
  • APIYI API Platform: apiyi.com

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