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Who Apple Arcade is best for
Premium mobile gaming without ads or in-app purchases — great for families with Apple devices
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Apple Arcade subscription cost
Premium mobile gaming without ads or in-app purchases — great for families with Apple devices
Default planMonthly · $6.99/mo
Starting price$6.99/mo
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Pricing snapshot
What you should know before paying
Starting price: $6.99/mo
Free trial or free tier: 30-day free trial.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Apple Arcade right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Current pricing
Current plans and prices
Primary source:Apple Arcade official pricing
Prices verified: March 30, 2026
Prices change: Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Apple Arcade right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Most popular
Monthly
$6.99/mo
No public annual price highlighted
200+ games • No ads
What changes on this plan
- 200+ games
- No ads
- No IAP
- Family sharing
Deals to check
Deals, discounts, and billing hooks to check
Promotions can move quickly. Use these notes as prompts, then confirm the live offer on the official pricing page.
- 30-day free trial.
Billing notes
Free trial, annual billing, and discounts
Free trial or free tier: 30-day free trial.
Annual comparison: No annual benchmark is highlighted in this snapshot, so monthly pricing is the clearest comparison point.
Student pricing: No public student discount is highlighted for Apple Arcade right now. Check the official pricing page for current eligibility.
Before you subscribe
What to double-check on the official page
Prices and promotions can change quickly, so always confirm the current terms on the official provider page before you subscribe, upgrade, or cancel.
Check billing frequency, cancellation terms, and whether any limited-time discounts are still active.
Closest competitors
Services that are closest to this one
Nintendo Switch Online
$6.67/mo default plan
Nintendo households that want online play and retro libraries, especially if they can split a family plan.
PlayStation Plus
$13.99/mo default plan
Required for PlayStation online play, game catalog competes with Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
$14.99/mo default plan
Best value in gaming — hundreds of games including day-one Xbox exclusives
Lower-cost options
Cheaper substitutes worth checking
Nintendo Switch Online
$6.67/mo default plan
Nintendo households that want online play and retro libraries, especially if they can split a family plan.
FAQs
Common questions
What is the cheapest Apple Arcade plan and is it worth it?
Apple Arcade's lowest paid plan is Monthly at $6.99/mo. 200+ games • No ads Compare this against alternatives in Gaming to see if the price-to-feature tradeoff makes sense for your use case.
How much does Apple Arcade cost per year?
Apple Arcade does not currently offer an annual discount. Paying monthly for the Monthly plan would cost $83.88 over a full year.
Does Apple Arcade have a free trial or free tier?
30-day free trial.
How many plans does Apple Arcade have and what is the difference?
Apple Arcade currently offers one plan at $6.99/mo.
Is Apple Arcade worth the price compared to alternatives?
Premium mobile gaming without ads or in-app purchases — great for families with Apple devices Closest competitors in Gaming include Nintendo Switch Online, PlayStation Plus, Xbox Game Pass. Compare features and pricing to find the best fit for your needs.
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