When AppleCare started, it was simple. You paid a flat fee, usually around $199, and received all its benefits for a set period of time. This not only included coverage for accidental damage, but also a two-year warranty. But AppleCare has changed a lot over the years. Now it offers monthly plans, theft protection, and even a plan for multiple devices at once. And almost all Apple products are available: iPhone, Mac, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, Apple TV and HomePod. Even accessories like AirPods and Beats are eligible.
The cost depends on what you are protecting. For example, AppleCare+ with theft and loss for an iPhone 17 Pro costs $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year. For an iPhone 17e, that drops to $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year. Plans for other devices, including accessories, are much cheaper. AirPods Pro coverage is $1.99 per month or $19.99 per year, which is a small price for what you get. Please note that Apple’s Theft and Loss Protection only applies to iPhone, iPad and Watch: Macs and accessories are not covered.
Sign up and get unlimited repairs for virtually all forms of accidental damage. Whether you dropped your iPhone or spilled water on your Mac, the company will fix it; you can even get same-day repair if available. Depending on the situation, Apple might just hand you a new device instead of repairing the old one.
You will still pay service fees for certain types of damage. For example, damaged iPhone screens incur a $29 fee, with other phone damage costing $99, and a replacement if stolen or lost is $149. See Apple’s service fees page for a complete list. Although they sting a bit, these deductibles are still far from what a repair costs without coverage.
More recently, AppleCare expanded to offer another option: AppleCare One. The subscription covers three devices for $19.99 per month, which is perfect for anyone fully immersed in the Apple ecosystem. If you want to add more devices, you’ll pay an additional $5.99 for each. AppleCare One is also available outside the United States: you can subscribe in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Australia.
