Apple One
Apple One is a subscription bundling service introduced by Apple Inc. in September 2020, offering tiered monthly plans that combine access to several of the company's digital services at a discounted rate compared to individual subscriptions.[1][2] The service includes core offerings such as Apple Music for ad-free streaming of over 100 million songs, Apple TV+ for original video content, Apple Arcade for ad-free gaming, iCloud+ for cloud storage up to 2 TB, Apple News+ for premium publications, and Apple Fitness+ for guided workouts, with plans varying by inclusion of News+ and Fitness+.[2][3] Individual plans start at $19.95 per month for a single user, while Family plans at $25.95 support up to six members, and Premier plans provide expanded storage and additional services.[2] Apple One emphasizes family sharing and seamless integration across Apple devices, with a one-month free trial for new subscribers to eligible services, though it requires an Apple ID and compatible hardware for full functionality.[3][2]
History
Announcement and Launch
Apple announced Apple One on September 15, 2020, during a virtual "Hello Again" event focused on services and software updates. The bundle combines multiple Apple subscriptions—Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+—into three tiered plans designed to provide cost savings over individual service pricing, with the Individual plan at $14.95 per month including 50 GB of iCloud storage, the Family plan at $19.95 per month offering 200 GB of storage shareable with up to six family members, and the Premier plan at $29.95 per month adding Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, and 2 TB of iCloud storage. Apple positioned the service as simplifying access to its ecosystem of content and storage, emphasizing bundled value without requiring new hardware.[1][4] The announcement highlighted Apple One's availability for preorder sign-ups immediately following the reveal, with a one-month free trial offered to new and existing subscribers. Initial rollout targeted users in select countries, though full global expansion details were not specified at the time. Apple executives, including CEO Tim Cook, framed the launch as part of a broader strategy to grow recurring revenue through integrated services, competing with bundles like Amazon Prime.[1][5] Apple One officially launched on October 30, 2020, becoming available for subscription in over 100 countries. The service integrated seamlessly with existing Apple ID accounts, allowing users to bundle active subscriptions or start fresh, with family sharing features leveraging Apple's Family Sharing framework. Early adoption was supported by promotional messaging on Apple's website and apps, underscoring the 15-20% savings on bundled services compared to separate purchases.[6][7][8]
Subsequent Updates and Expansions
In October 2021, Apple expanded the availability of the Apple One Premier plan to 17 additional countries, including Austria, Belgium, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey, broadening access to the full suite of bundled services beyond initial markets. Subsequent enhancements have focused on augmenting the value of included services rather than altering the core bundle composition, which has remained consistent since launch with Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, iCloud+, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+.[2] These updates include exclusive content, integrations, and features for subscribers, such as advance access to full episodes of Apple TV+ original podcasts on release day, available only to those with active subscriptions including via Apple One, while non-subscribers receive limited initial episodes.[9] In late 2024 and 2025, Apple introduced further subscriber-exclusive perks, including daily Sudoku puzzles in the Apple News app for News+ users (via iOS 18.2), Strava integration for syncing workout data in Apple Fitness+, and new curated programs in Fitness+.[9] Additional 2025 additions encompassed custom workout plans in Apple Fitness+ (with iOS 26), upgrades to Apple Invites for iCloud+ featuring widgets and calendar sync, the addition of The Washington Post to Apple News+ at no extra cost, and a discounted Peacock Premium Plus add-on for Apple TV+ channels ($10.99/month, 35% off standalone price).[10] These incremental improvements, often tied to software updates like iOS 18.4 and iOS 26, aim to enhance retention by layering specialized features atop the bundled services without introducing new standalone subscriptions.[10][11]Plans and Features
Service Tiers
Apple One offers three subscription tiers—Individual, Family, and Premier—each bundling select Apple services at a discounted rate compared to individual subscriptions.[2] The Individual tier targets single users, while the Family and Premier tiers support sharing with up to five additional family members via Apple's Family Sharing feature, which requires participants to be part of the same household and use compatible devices.[3] All tiers provide access to Apple Music (with spatial audio and lossless playback where available), Apple TV+ (original content streaming), and Apple Arcade (ad-free mobile gaming), alongside iCloud+ storage for photos, files, backups, and features like Private Relay for enhanced privacy.[2] The Individual tier, priced at $19.95 per month in the United States, includes 50 GB of iCloud+ storage and is designed for personal use without sharing options.[2] This equates to approximately 13% savings over subscribing separately to the included services, which total $28.96 monthly.[12] It suits users needing basic bundled access without family sharing needs. The Family tier, at $25.95 per month, expands iCloud+ to 200 GB shared across up to six accounts and enables Family Sharing for the bundled services, yielding about 30% savings versus individual equivalents costing $36.96 monthly.[13] This tier maintains the core services of the Individual plan but prioritizes households requiring more storage and collaborative access, such as shared music libraries or game progress syncing.[14]| Tier | Monthly Price (US) | iCloud+ Storage | Shareable? | Additional Services | Est. Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $19.95 | 50 GB | No | None | 13% |
| Family | $25.95 | 200 GB | Yes (up to 6) | None | 30% |
| Premier | $37.95 | 2 TB | Yes (up to 6) | Apple News+, Apple Fitness+ | 43% |
Included Services and Benefits
Apple One bundles several Apple services into subscription tiers designed to provide access to entertainment, storage, and fitness content through a single monthly payment. The Individual tier includes Apple Music for ad-free music streaming with over 100 million songs, Apple TV+ for original video content, Apple Arcade for access to more than 200 premium games without ads or in-app purchases, and 50 GB of iCloud+ storage for photos, files, and backups with features like device location sharing and custom email domains.[2][3] The Family tier extends these services to up to six family members via Family Sharing, upgrading iCloud+ to 200 GB of shared storage.[2][15] The Premier tier adds Apple News+ for access to over 300 magazines and newspapers, Apple Fitness+ for guided workout videos integrated with Apple Watch, and 2 TB of iCloud+ storage, also shareable with up to five others.[2][3][16]| Tier | Included Services | iCloud+ Storage | Sharing Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade | 50 GB | Individual only |
| Family | Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade | 200 GB | Up to 6 members |
| Premier | Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+ | 2 TB | Up to 6 members |
Pricing
Initial and Current Pricing
Apple One was launched on October 30, 2020, with three subscription tiers priced monthly in the United States as follows: the Individual plan at $14.95, bundling Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and 50 GB of iCloud+ storage; the Family plan at $19.95, extending the Individual services to up to six family members with 200 GB of iCloud+ storage; and the Premier plan at $29.95, adding Apple News+ and Apple Fitness+ with 2 TB of iCloud+ storage for up to six members.[1][6] As of October 2025, following price adjustments in 2023 that raised the Individual tier by $5 to $19.95, the Family tier by $6 to $25.95, and the Premier tier by $8 to $37.95, these remain the standard monthly rates in the United States, with annual billing options offering two months free (effectively reducing the effective monthly cost).[2][19][20]| Tier | Initial Monthly Price (2020) | Current Monthly Price (2025) | Key Included Services (Current) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual | $14.95 | $19.95 | Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, 50 GB iCloud+ |
| Family | $19.95 | $25.95 | Same as Individual, for up to 6 members, 200 GB iCloud+ |
| Premier | $29.95 | $37.95 | All above plus Apple News+, Apple Fitness+, 2 TB iCloud+ for up to 6 members[2][19] |
Price Adjustments Over Time
Apple One launched in October 2020 with tiered monthly pricing in the United States: the Individual plan at $14.95, the Family plan at $19.95, and the Premier plan at $29.95.[1][22] The service's first price adjustment occurred on October 24, 2022, coinciding with increases to underlying services such as Apple Music and Apple TV+. The Individual plan rose by $2 to $16.95, the Family plan by $3 to $22.95, and the Premier plan by $3 to $32.95.[23][24] A second adjustment took effect in November 2023, following further hikes to component services like Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+. The Individual plan increased by $3 to $19.95, the Family plan by $3 to $25.95, and the Premier plan by $5 to $37.95.[19][25] No direct price changes to Apple One bundles have occurred since 2023, even as standalone Apple TV+ pricing rose from $9.99 to $12.99 per month in August 2025, thereby enhancing the relative value of the bundled plans.[17]| Date | Individual | Family | Premier |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2020 (Launch) | $14.95 | $19.95 | $29.95 |
| October 24, 2022 | $16.95 (+2) | $22.95 (+3) | $32.95 (+3) |
| November 2023 | $19.95 (+3) | $25.95 (+3) | $37.95 (+5) |
| Current (as of 2025) | $19.95 | $25.95 | $37.95 |