What is Apple Arcade?
Apple Arcade is a game subscription service for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and AppleTV that includes several hundred games. The games are a mix of genres and styles, and include original games that you will only find on the service and others that can be found in the regular App Store or even on other platforms. Apple Arcade is not a streaming service like Xbox Live Cloud Gaming or GeForce NOW. Games must be downloaded to your device in order to play.
What do I need to run it?
Apple Arcade was available as part of iOS 13, iPad OS 13, tvOS 13, and macOS Catalina or later. However, some of the more visually intensive games may only run well on newer hardware, and some Mac games require macOS 11 (Big Sur).
How much does Apple Arcade cost?
Apple Arcade costs $6.99/£6.99 per month and you’ll also get a one-month free trial or three months free if you buy a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac. To claim your free trial click here.
You can get Apple Arcade for less than $6.99 a month if you subscribe for a year in advance. A year of Apple Arcade costs $49.99/£49.99 (i.e. $4.16 per month). If you’re currently on the $6.99 monthly plan and want to upgrade to the annual plan and save some money, you can do so on your iPhone or iPad. Open the App Store app, then tap your account icon in the top right corner. Tap Subscriptionsand then tap the entry to apple arcade. Here you can switch to the annual plan.
Apple Arcade is also included in Apple One subscription packages, which range from $20 per month to $38 per month and include access to Apple Music and Apple TV and iCloud storage. There’s also a one-month free trial of Apple One. To claim the trial or sign up for Apple One, click here.
How do I sign up for Apple Arcade?
There is no Apple Arcade app, it is built into the App Store. On your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, open the App Store and look for the Apple Arcade tab at the bottom of the screen (or in the left column on macOS). A registration screen with a Try it for free The button will appear. After the trial, you will be charged the monthly or annual fee, depending on your selection. When you sign up, you’ll need to enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID or Face ID to sign in, and you’ll need to confirm your subscription purchase multiple times.
