GoKawiilWhile Apple’s latest AppleCare+ price increase for Mac and iPad is small in isolation, it makes AppleCare One an even better value. Apple increasing the price of Mac and iPad hardware also makes warranty coverage a stronger consideration.
AppleCare One prices are staying the same for now
New standalone AppleCare+ subscriptions for every current Mac and iPad are now 50 cents more per month or $5 more per year, while existing subscribers keep their previous pricing.
AppleCare One, meanwhile, remains unchanged at $19.99 per month for three devices.
Individual monthly coverage for a 13-inch MacBook Air is now $7.99, an 11-inch iPad Air is $6.99, and an iPhone 17 Pro with theft and loss coverage is $13.99. Together, those plans cost $28.97 per month. AppleCare One covers all three for $19.99, saving $8.98 monthly, or $107.76 over 12 months.
Apple discounts individual annual plans, so the fairer yearly comparison is $79.99 for the MacBook Air, $69.99 for the iPad Air, and $139.99 for the iPhone 17 Pro. That totals $289.97, versus $239.88 for 12 months of AppleCare One, offering a still-substantial $50.09 difference.
AppleCare One savings are even more dramatic on higher-end Macs and iPads.
Monthly AppleCare+ for a 16-inch MacBook Pro now costs $15.99, while coverage for a 13-inch iPad Pro costs $11.99. That is $27.98 combined, so AppleCare One saves $7.99 per month before the subscriber even fills the third device slot.
AppleCare One launched just one year ago
Apple announced AppleCare One on July 23, 2025, and launched it in the U.S. the following day. The base subscription covers up to three eligible Apple products, with additional devices costing $5.99 per month each.
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