What's the difference between AppleCare+ and AppleCare One?
Apple offers two primary extended warranty options: AppleCare+, which covers a single device, and AppleCare One, a subscription that protects up to three devices. AppleCare+ is generally more cost-effective for users with only one device, while AppleCare One provides better value for those with multiple compatible products. Both plans include benefits such as unlimited accidental damage repairs, priority support, and coverage for in-box accessories, though specific deductibles apply for certain repairs.
- ▪AppleCare+ provides protection for one device with pricing that varies by model, such as $140 annually for the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
- ▪AppleCare One covers up to three devices for a flat rate of $20 per month and is currently available only in the US, UK, France, Germany, and Australia.
- ▪Both plans include unlimited repairs for accidents like drops and spills, along with 24/7 priority technical support.
- ▪Additional devices can be added to an AppleCare One plan for $6 each, provided they meet specific age requirements.
- ▪Service fees and deductibles still apply for specific repairs, such as $29 for screen damage or $149 for theft or loss replacement.
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Big Tech Apple What's the difference between AppleCare+ and AppleCare One? What’s worth getting depends on how many and what kind of Apple devices you have. By Mariella Moon Sept. 13, 2026 2:30 pm EST Hapabapa/Getty Images Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover iPhones, Macs and all of Apple's other products ship with a one-year limited warranty. If you want to extend that and make sure your devices are protected for a longer period, you'll need to get AppleCare. You have a couple of options under the AppleCare umbrella, though, and we're going to compare and examine them in this post. But to summarize: AppleCare+ protects one device per plan, whereas an AppleCare One plan provides protection for multiple devices in one subscription.
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