AppleCare One Covers All Your Devices — But Is It Actually Simpler?

Nick Papanikolopoulos

July 24, 2025

Apple has just launched AppleCare One, a new subscription plan designed to make protecting multiple Apple devices feel a little less complicated. Starting July 24 in the U.S., it’ll cost $19.99/month for up to three devices, and $5.99/month for each additional one. At first glance, it sounds like a pretty great deal — one plan, multiple devices, no juggling separate AppleCare+ subscriptions. But when you dig into the details, it gets a bit more nuanced.

One Plan to Rule Them All? Kind of.

AppleCare One covers the usual stuff: accidental damage, battery service, 24/7 Apple Support, and now — for the first time — theft and loss protection not just for iPhones, but also for iPads and Apple Watches.

It’s tied to your Apple ID, which makes sense. But that also means it’s not shareable across family members, even if you’re all under the same iCloud umbrella. That might be a limitation for some households. One genuinely useful improvement? You can add older devices you already own — as long as they’re in good condition and under four years old (one year for headphones). Previously, AppleCare+ only allowed enrollment within 60 days of purchase. That change alone makes AppleCare One feel more inclusive.

What Happens When You Upgrade?

If you trade in a device through Apple, your new one slides right into the plan automatically. You can also swap devices in and out manually, which is nice — especially for people who rotate gear often. But there are trade-offs. Theft/loss claims are limited to three per year total, not per device. So if you’re clumsy, you might actually lose out compared to standalone plans.

So… Worth It?

Apple claims you could save up to $11/month compared to three separate AppleCare+ plans. And since it doesn’t matter whether you’re covering an iPhone SE or an iPhone 16 Pro Max, it’s arguably more valuable for users with top-tier hardware. Still, if your devices are older — or relatively inexpensive — the math might not add up. For some, simplicity will be enough reason to switch. For others, especially families, it might feel a bit too locked in.

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