Is Apple One worth it?
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Thanks to Harry’s for sponsoring! Redeem a Harry’s Trial Set for just $5 when you go to harrys.com Apple One wasn't great when it came out, but that was a few years ago at this point. Have things improved since then? To find out, we spent a week using no subscriptions except Apple One.
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Is Apple One worth it? is explored through a practical week-long experiment where the hosts abandon all separate subscriptions and rely solely on Apple One. The video opens by framing the challenge, noting the various Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, iCloud, Arcade, Fitness Plus, and News Plus and how they can be bundled for a discounted price. Early discussion focuses on price comparisons with standalone services, the appeal of consolidated billing, and the general skepticism about whether a single subscription can truly cover a user’s needs. The hosts then break down the value proposition of each component, weighing familiar pros and cons such as music quality, ecosystem convenience, and content depth, while also highlighting some missing features like Spotify Connect style device control. They experiment with the trial period, share initial impressions, and recount setup friction or ease, including how they feel about sharing a family plan and the apparent savings on the premiere tier. The conversation shifts to a deeper audit of individual services within Apple One, with emphasis on Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, iCloud storage options, Arcade’s game catalog, Fitness Plus workouts, and News Plus access. By mid-video, both hosts assess whether the bundle actually fits their personal usage patterns, acknowledging that savings depend on the number of services used and the long-term commitment. In the final stretch they compare their current bills with the Apple One pricing, reveal which services they would keep or drop, and conclude that while Apple One is compelling for many households, it remains a near miss for their own preferences, prompting consideration of partial subscriptions or staying with the status quo. The video closes with a candid takeaway: Apple One delivers strong value in many cases, but it is not a universal fit, and personal usage determines whether the monthly savings justify the switch, with a light tease that the hosts may still cancel later if their needs shift.
Topics · technology · lifestyle · streaming · gaming · cloud_services · fitness
Questions answered
- What is Apple One and what does it include?
- Apple One is a bundled subscription that combines multiple Apple services such as Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, iCloud storage, Arcade, Fitness Plus, and News Plus into one plan, with availability in different tier levels and family sharing.
- Is Apple Music considered good value within Apple One?
- Yes, according to the hosts, Apple Music is highly valued for its lossless and spatial audio at the included price, but some limitations like lack of seamless device hand-off compared to competitors were noted.
- Do the hosts recommend Apple Arcade as part of Apple One?
- They find Apple Arcade acceptable, noting console-like experiences on Apple TV and a growing catalog, but they may not see it as essential for everyone since the catalog can feel sparse and cadence of new games varies.
- Will they keep Apple One at the end of the test?
- Both hosts indicate it is not a universal fit; savings depend on which services you actually use, and they anticipate potentially canceling some subscriptions or preferring to mix and match rather than a full Apple One commitment.