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Apple Arcade

Ch 086.7of 23 Game Subscription Services
  1. 1Runs oniOS, Mac
  2. 2Costsfree trial · paid from $4.17/mo
  3. 3Supported platformsiOS, macOS, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro
  4. 4Online multiplayerYes
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Overview

Apple Arcade is ranked #8 of 23 in game subscription services on Specifiction. It runs on iOS, macOS. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $4.17/mo.

Apple Arcade plans and pricing

All plans
Apple Arcade monthly $6.99/mo per month Up to five family members via Family Sharing · hundreds of games apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Apple Arcade annual $49.99/yr per year Up to five family members via Family Sharing · hundreds of games apple.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on game subscription services

Free plan
Noapple.com
Paid from
$6.99/moapple.com
Supported platforms
iOS, macOS, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Proapple.com
Online multiplayer
Yesapple.com

Facts

Service
Apple Arcade is a game subscription service with unlimited access to hundreds of premium games.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Game catalog
Its games include action, puzzle, strategy, adventure, simulation, board, card, and sports titles.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
No ads or purchases
Apple says Arcade games have no ads or in-app purchases.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Offline play
Subscribers can play games online or offline across Apple devices.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
New content
Apple says new games and content updates are added to Arcade all the time.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Supported Apple devices
Arcade games can be played on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K, and Apple Vision Pro, though availability varies by game category.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Family sharing
A subscription can be shared with up to five family members at no extra cost.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Apple Games app
The Apple Games app brings App Store and Arcade games together and offers recommendations, challenges, leaderboards, and in-game events.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Controllers
Many Arcade games support a game controller, and some Apple TV 4K games require one.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Subscription limit
Cancelling a subscription ends access to Arcade games, but iCloud-enabled game progress remains available if the user resubscribes.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Privacy
Apple says Arcade gameplay activity may be used to personalize recommendations, and users can turn off Personalized Recommendations in App Store settings.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Data shared with providers
Apple provides aggregated, non-personal gameplay data to Arcade content providers to help them assess and improve player engagement.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026
Free offers
Apple advertises three months of Arcade free with the purchase of an eligible Apple device.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026

Company

Founded
1976apple.com · 23 Sept 2026

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