# AppleCare+ or AppleCare One: which one fits

> One plan covers one device, the other covers three for a flat $20 a month. The math depends on what you own.
- Title: AppleCare+ or AppleCare One: which one fits · Engadget
- Summary: One plan covers one device, the other covers three for a flat $20 a month. The math depends on what you own. Add up AppleCare+ for each device you own. If…
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- Source: Engadget — https://engadget.com/2252855/applecare-plus-vs-applecare-one-differences
- Author: Mariella Moon
- Published: 2026-09-13T18:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: apple, applecare, warranty, gadgets, insurance, technology
## One year is all you get
Every Apple product ships with a one-year limited warranty. Extending it means picking between two plans: AppleCare+ covers a single device, AppleCare One covers several.
## Best for a single device
If you own one Apple product, AppleCare+ is the cheaper route. Pricing scales with the model: $14 a month for an iPhone 17 Pro Max, $10 for an iPhone 17e.
## What the coverage buys
Unlimited accident repairs, 24/7 priority support, and service at any Apple Store worldwide. Free battery swaps once health drops to 80 percent, plus theft and loss cover on iPhones, iPads and Watches.
## You still pay deductibles
It is insurance, so fees apply per repair. An iPhone screen or back glass costs $29, and replacing a stolen or lost phone runs $149.

> Since AppleCare is a form of insurance, though, you can expect to pay service fees and deductibles
## Three devices, twenty dollars
AppleCare One bundles the same benefits for up to three devices at $20 a month. An iPhone 17 Pro Max, 13-inch iPad Pro and AirPods Pro 3 would cost $27.47 separately.

> paying $20 for the subscription would be a no-brainer
## The fine print on One
Extra devices cost $6 each, must sit under your Apple account, and generally need to be four years old or newer. Headphones must be under a year. It only exists in five countries so far.
## Key takeaway

Add up AppleCare+ for each device you own. If the total beats $20 a month, AppleCare One wins; if not, stick with individual plans.