No. 14 of 23 ·Game Subscription Services

Apple Arcade

Name: Apple Arcade
Price: 6.99 USD

Mac · iPhone · paid plans from $4.17/mo

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One barScore 5.0

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely2 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Apple Arcade is ranked #14 of 23 in game subscription services on Freedom251. 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

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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: No
Paid from: $6.99/mo
Supported platforms: iOS, macOS, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro
Online multiplayer: Yes

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The record

Service: Apple Arcade is a game subscription service with unlimited access to hundreds of premium games.
Game catalog: Its games include action, puzzle, strategy, adventure, simulation, board, card, and sports titles.
No ads or purchases: Apple says Arcade games have no ads or in-app purchases.
Offline play: Subscribers can play games online or offline across Apple devices.
New content: Apple says new games and content updates are added to Arcade all the time.
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.
Family sharing: A subscription can be shared with up to five family members at no extra cost.
Apple Games app: The Apple Games app brings App Store and Arcade games together and offers recommendations, challenges, leaderboards, and in-game events.
Controllers: Many Arcade games support a game controller, and some Apple TV 4K games require one.
Subscription limit: Cancelling a subscription ends access to Arcade games, but iCloud-enabled game progress remains available if the user resubscribes.
Privacy: Apple says Arcade gameplay activity may be used to personalize recommendations, and users can turn off Personalized Recommendations in App Store settings.
Data shared with providers: Apple provides aggregated, non-personal gameplay data to Arcade content providers to help them assess and improve player engagement.
Free offers: Apple advertises three months of Arcade free with the purchase of an eligible Apple device.
Founded: 1976
Price from: $4.17/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Game Subscription Services in 2026#14 of 23

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Sources

apple.com/apple-arcade/· checked 3 Oct 2026
apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/apple-arcade/· checked 3 Oct 2026