I suddenly noticed this when I was reviewing my monthly payments.
・“Apple Music” for 1,080 yen per month,
・“iCloud+ 50GB” for 130 yen per month.
In total, I am paying 1,210 yen per month to Apple.
It's not too expensive. I listen to music every day and need to back up my photos. But I'm starting to think there might be a smarter way. That's when I discovered Apple One.
The world expands with a difference of just 120 yen
The personal plan for Apple One costs 1,200 yen (tax included) per month.
It's 10 yen cheaper than the 1,210 yen you're paying now, and you can still use Apple Music and iCloud+ 50GB, as well as enjoy Apple TV+ and Apple Arcade.
Switching to Apple One
Switching to Apple One was surprisingly easy. Complete with just a few taps from iPhone settings. Apple Music and iCloud+, which I had already subscribed to, were automatically carried over, and I didn't lose any playlists or photos.
During the free trial period, I decided to watch Apple TV+, something I had never seen before.
I didn't have high expectations because I had heard that Apple TV+ only had about 100 titles, but my expectations were exceeded in a good way. The quality of the original drama was higher than I expected. I started watching it casually on a weekend night and was drawn in, and before I knew it, I had watched three episodes in a row.
A true story of a businessman who risks his life to obtain a license in the Soviet Union. A thrilling plot similar to a spy movie involving the KGB, and a heated battle between Nintendo and President Yamauchi in the 1980s game industry that will keep you watching until the end.
I also tried Apple Arcade. You can play over 200 games without ads or additional charges. I thought it was just a way to kill time while commuting, but I found a number of games that I found surprisingly addictive.
Katamari Damacy Rolling LIVE
A title for Apple Arcade in the popular action series “Katamari Damacy” where you roll a lump and attach various objects to it to make it bigger. The game is characterized by the simple gameplay of “just rolling” and the exhilarating feeling of sticking things together and making the lumps bigger. This is the first original game in about 8 years, and will be distributed exclusively on Apple Arcade.
Taiko no Tatsujin Pop Tap Beat
It is a rhythm action game released exclusively for Apple Arcade, and all distributed songs can be played without additional charges. The feature is that you can easily play with tap operations.
The latest work in the “Akumajo Dracula” series
A side-scrolling action game that is the latest installment in KONAMI's classic action title “Akumajo Dracula”. Conquer the stages by making full use of each character's unique weapon actions and attacks. There are nearly 60 stages you can play.
I looked into user ratings
I also looked at reviews from other users.
What stands out as a good evaluation is the high cost performance.
“If you use Apple Music, you can also use other services for just 120 yen, which is a great deal.”
“If used by a family, it will cost about 330 yen per person per month.''
There are many voices saying.
In fact, if you subscribe individually, it costs 3,010 yen per month, but it only costs 1,200 yen per month, which is a savings of about 1,810 yen.
On the other hand, complaints include “There aren't many titles on Apple TV+,'' “Many of the games on Apple Arcade are made overseas, which I don't like,'' and “iCloud capacity is only up to 200GB.''
It's true that Apple TV+ has fewer titles than Netflix or Amazon Prime Video. However, I get the impression that they are competing on the quality of the original content, and I feel that it will be enough to satisfy those who value quality over quantity.
Apple Arcade is certainly not a game that will appeal to everyone. However, the sense of security that comes with being able to play without ads or paying for anything is likely to be appealing to parents of children as well.
Even more advantageous if you use it as a family
I was fully satisfied with the individual plan, but I would like to mention the family plan as well.
The family plan costs 1,980 yen (tax included) per month and can be shared by up to 6 people.The whole family can listen to Apple Music, back up photos, watch movies, and play games.“iCloud+” storage is also 200GBincreases to
If used by a family of 4, per personMonthly fee: 495 yen. With this, you can listen to unlimited music, watch unlimited movies, play unlimited games, and even back up photos. Even if you sign up for the Apple Music family plan (1,680 yen per month) individually, it will cost more than that.
the whole familyiPhoneIf you're using a family plan, it's definitely worth considering.
Points to note
Of course, there are some caveats to Apple One as well.
first,Even if there are services you don't use, the price remains the same.. Since the four services are bundled, even if you don't use Apple Arcade at all, it won't be cheaper.
next,”iCloud” capacity is limited. Up to 50GB for individual plans and 200GB for family plans. If you need more, you will need to pay an additional fee to increase the capacity. People who store large amounts of photos and videos should check this in advance.
and,”Not suitable for people who do not use Apple Music. Most of Apple One's value comes from Apple Music, so it may seem expensive for people who don't listen to music.
In the end, who is it good for?
The best value for Apple One is definitelyPeople who are already using Apple Music and iCloud+is. If you're like me and pay 1,210 yen a month for these two services, you'll get two additional services for about the same amount. There is no loss whether you use it or not.
Also,People who want to use multiple Apple services from now onAlso recommended. Get music, movies, games, and storage all in one plan. There's also a one-month free trial, so you can try it out and decide.
and,Family members using Apple devicesFor me, the family plan is by far the best deal. The monthly cost per person is around 330 yen, which is exceptional compared to other subscription services.
vice versa,”People who don't use Apple MusicorPeople who need large amounts of iCloud storageIt is not suitable for It will probably be cheaper to contract only the services you need individually.
Solution to subscription fatigue
In this digital age, many people find themselves subscribing to multiple subscription services. Music, videos, games, storage, fitness. Each requires a monthly fee and is complicated to manage.
“Apple One'' is an answer to relieve such subscription fatigue. Payment and management are unified and simple. Above all, once you experience the comfort of having everything work together perfectly within the Apple ecosystem, you won't want to let go.
If you're already using Apple Music and iCloud+, like me, there's little reason to hesitate. A difference of just 120 yen can greatly expand the possibilities of your digital life.
First, try it out with a one-month free trial. I'm sure you, like me, are wondering, “Why didn't I make the switch sooner?”
