Game Sub Cost Apple Arcade
- Library of games with no ads or in-app purchases
- Family Sharing with up to 5 others
Apple Arcade calculator
Enter who plays and what you already pay Apple for. See whether Arcade alone or Apple One is cheaper, per person.
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Apple Arcade prices
Check the listed tiers and billing terms. Use the account-country selector where available for local prices.
| Tier | Monthly | 12 months |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Arcade | $6.99 | $49.99$4.17/mo |
| Apple One Individual | $21.95 | — |
| Apple One Family | $27.95 | — |
| Google Play Pass | $4.99 | $29.99$2.50/mo |
| Apple Music | $11.99 | — |
| Apple TV+ | $14.99 | — |
| iCloud+ 50GB | $0.99 | — |
What each tier includes
See what each tier includes, then choose the features you will actually use.
Apple One Individual
- Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, iCloud+ 50 GB
Apple One Family
- Same services for up to 6 people
- iCloud+ 200 GB shared
Break-even, in plain numbers
Arcade costs $83.88 over twelve monthly payments, or $49.99 paid yearly. Apple One Individual costs $263.40 a year on monthly billing.
Annual Arcade plus twelve months of Apple Music costs $193.87. Add twelve months of Apple TV and the separate total becomes $373.75, so Apple One Individual saves $110.35 if you would pay for all three. Include only services you would actually buy.
Four family members sharing annual Arcade pay about $12.50 each a year. Apple One Family costs $335.40 a year and includes shared Music, TV, Arcade and 200 GB of iCloud storage. Google Play Pass is an Android alternative, not access to Apple Arcade games.
Free planning worksheets
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Before You Renew
Check your games, billing term and sharing needs before your next renewal.
Cheapest ways to pay for Apple Arcade
Review billing choices and other ways to reduce the cost of the membership.
- Share with family
- Arcade includes Family Sharing at no extra cost, so the per-person price drops with every player.
- Bundle only if you use the rest
- Compare all services you actually use. With annual Arcade billing, Music alone does not make Apple One cheaper.
- Free months with a new device
- Apple has bundled free Arcade months with new iPhones, iPads and Macs.
Trials and discounts
Review trial eligibility and offers before comparing them with the regular renewal cost.
- Free trial
- New subscribers usually get a one-month trial.
Cancelling Apple Arcade
See how cancellation affects your paid period and which benefits you keep or lose.
Cancel in Settings > your name > Subscriptions. Access lasts until the period ends.
You keep
- Game saves in iCloud if you come back
You lose
- Access to every Arcade game
Price history
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FAQ
Find answers to common questions about the costs, features and assumptions covered on this page.
How much is Apple Arcade?
In the US, $6.99 a month or $49.99 a year. Apple One Individual, which includes Arcade, is $21.95 a month.
Is Apple Arcade worth it for a family?
Often, because one subscription covers up to six people through Family Sharing.
Is Apple One cheaper than Arcade?
Only if you'd pay for Apple Music or TV+ anyway. The calculator compares both against what you pay now.
What's the Android equivalent?
Google Play Pass, at $4.99 a month or $29.99 a year in the US.