Like it or not,Appleis a services company just as much as it’s a hardware company. The bulk of the California tech giant’s revenue growth comes from its services, as much of Apple’s hardware businesses remain stagnant. Apple offers a surprising range of subscriptions, both free and paid. The company’s paid services are focused on in this piece.
If you’re anything like46% of Americans(in 2022), you’re overwhelmed and frustrated bysubscriptions. Fortunately, Apple has made canceling subscriptions within the Settings app on an iPhone or iPad fairly easy. Simply navigate to Settings > tap your name > Subscriptions > select a subscription > Cancel Subscription > Confirm. For a few reasons, I try to use in-app purchases when signing up for subscription services where possible.
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Apple’s Seven Paid Services
Details, costs, and free trials
Apple News+
Apple News+offers access to hundreds of popular magazines, leading newspapers, and premium digital publishers.
Users can enjoy a wide variety of content, including in-depth articles, photography, and design, all within the Apple News app. The app features personalized recommendations and curated collections to keep users informed and entertained.
Individual:$12.99/month
Family:Included
Free trial:1-month
Promotional trial:3 months when purchasing a new iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
Apple TV+ is a global streaming service which offers on-demand access to a growing list of exclusive content, including Severance, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, and much more.
Apple TV+is Apple’s streaming service, similar to Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. Apple TV+ offers original TV shows, movies, and documentaries produced by Apple.
The streaming platform is best known for its high-quality programming, star-studded casting, and ad-free viewing experience. Some of Apple TV+’s top hits include Ted Lasso, Severance, the Morning Show, and Silo.
Individual:$9.99/month
Free trial:7-days
Promotional trial:3 months when purchasing a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or Apple Vision Pro.
Apple Music
Apple’s premier music streaming service, with access to millions of songs from artists both big and small.
Apple Musicis a streaming service offering access to over 100 million songs, Spatial Audio, lossless audio, curated playlists, and radio shows.
Individual:$10.99/month
Family:$16.99/month
Student:$5.99/month (includes Apple TV+)
Free trial:1-month normally
Promotional trial:6 months when purchasing a new iPhone, AirPods, HomePod, or Beats product.
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Apple Arcade
Apple Arcadeis a gaming subscription service that provides unlimited access to a library of over 200 premium games. These games are ad-free and contain no in-app purchases, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.
Apple Arcade games are available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and Apple TV, allowing you to switch between devices and continue game play from where you left off.
Individual:$6.99/month
Apple Fitness+
Apple Fitness+ is possibly one of Apple’s best subscription services. It provides guided workouts and meditations across various categories, such as yoga, cycling, strength training, and more.
It integrates seamlessly with Apple Watch to offer personalized metrics and recommendations on your wrist and the screen. Users can follow along with expert trainers on their iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, making fitness more accessible and enjoyable without going to the gym.
Individual:$9.99/month or $79.99/year
Promotional trial:3 months when purchasing a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Apple Watch.
Apple iCloud+
iCloud+ ensures that all your photos, documents, and other data are securely stored and accessible across all your Apple devices.
50GB:$0.99/month (1 HomeKit Secure Video-supported camera included)
200GB:$2.99/month (5 HomeKit Secure Video-supported camera included)
2TB:$9.99/month (Unlimited HomeKit Secure Video-supported camera included)
6TB:$29.99/month (Unlimited HomeKit Secure Video-supported camera included)
12TB:$59.99/month (Unlimited HomeKit Secure Video-supported camera included)
Free trial:5GB for free, forever (No HomeKit Secure Video-supported camera included)
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Apple Oneis a subscription bundle that combines the six previously listed services into one discounted plan. Apple One offers three tiers: individual, family, and premier.
Individual:$19.95/month ($9/month savings) with 50GB of iCloud storage, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and individual Apple Music.
Family:$25.95/month ($11/month savings) with 200GB of iCloud storage, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and family Apple Music.
Premier:$37.95/month ($29/month savings) with 2TB of iCloud storage, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+ and family Apple Music.
What is Apple One and is it worth trying?
Apple’s best services bundled into one. Let’s dive into how much it costs and what exactly is included for the price.
