Apple One bundles loads of Apple apps together in one big package – but is it worth it for you?
Two months after its grand reveal, Apple One is here. It’s a new super-subscription-service that bundles together some of Apple’s individual subscription apps into one big package, with a reduced cost for getting them all. After being announced in September, Apple One is now available to sign up to, so if you want you can head over to the Apple website and start sending them your cash. But should you? That’s a big question, and it really depends on your tech use and which services you’re already signed up to. We’ll explore all those factors below, and if you decide to sign up, which tier is best for you. Yes, there are a few different tiers of Apple One, which cost different amounts and bring different apps for a different amount of users. Here they are: You’re already on the Apple ecosystem If all your devices are from Apple – you’ve got an Apple Watch, iPhone, Macbook, iPad, more – then you’re probably set for Apple One. Several of the services offered only work on your devices, but they’ll all work best on Apple products regardless. You don’t need every one of Apple’s products to use the service, but having loads of them will help you get the most of the experience. You’ll need an Apple Watch for Fitness Plus, for example, and you can easily play Apple Arcade games on your phone and tablet if you have both. You already have most, or all, the services. If you’re already signed up to all the Apple One services, signing up to the program itself is a no-brainer, as you’ll be saving money on the bundle compared to the individual prices. Even if you only have most but not all the apps, it’s still worth it – the cost of the bundle will likely equal the amount you’re paying now, so you’ll effectively be getting an extra app free. You don’t use many entertainment apps. If you’re one of the few people who isn’t already signed up to loads of entertainment apps, like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Pass, Spotify, Amazon Music and more, you might find Apple One perfect.
