AppleCare One vs AppleCare+: which plan is worth buying now?

Apple has rolled out AppleCare One in the US, UK, France, Germany, and Australia. Apple says the new plan brings AppleCare+ benefits to as many as three devices under one $20-a-month subscription.

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For a single device, AppleCare+ still extends coverage beyond the standard warranty. Apple says that includes unlimited accidental-damage repairs, 24/7 support, worldwide service, battery service once capacity drops below 80% on supported products, theft and loss coverage for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, and sometimes express replacement. That doesn’t mean every repair is free, though. Apple still charges fees such as $29 for an iPhone screen or back glass repair and $149 for a theft or loss replacement, and there are yearly claim limits. Find My also has to be enabled.

If you’re only covering one device, AppleCare+ can still be a good buy. By Apple’s pricing, the iPhone 17 Pro Max costs $14 a month or $140 a year, while the iPhone 17e comes in at $10 a month or $100 a year. But once you start adding more gear, the numbers change pretty quickly: covering an iPhone 17 Pro Max, a 13-inch M4 iPad Pro, and AirPods Pro 3 separately adds up to $27.47, while AppleCare One drops that bundle to $20. If you use several Apple devices, the bundle is the better deal.

Apple has also added AppleCare One Family. Apple announced it in September 2026 at $49.99 a month in the US, and it covers up to six Family Sharing members with automatic coverage for newly purchased devices. You can sign up through Apple.

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