AppleCare+: Smart Coverage or Just Another Money Pit?

Apple pitches AppleCare+ as a cost-saving solution, but is the coverage actually worth it for iPhones, iMacs and other devices?

Let's break down what you should know about AppleCare+ and just how much the company's new coverage program is actually worth to the average consumer.

0:00 Do you actually need AppleCare+?
0:29 Why you may think you need coverage
0:57 How much AppleCare+ is actually costing you: a breakdown
1:41 So, is AppleCare+ worth it to the average person?
2:39 Takeaways

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[DalvinBrownWSJ]

When was the last time your broke your phone? Did AppleCare help?

[darkacademiavanessa]

don’t do this bro i work at the apple store and i need my applecare numbers to go up 😔

[devonjohnson]

You’re completely missing over the other benefit of AppleCare, it extends the limited one year manufacturing warranty. A logic board failure or antenna issue can cost $600+ outside of the one year warranty. Customers think they don’t need coverage until they happen to have a hardware issue even after taking good care of their phone.

[ddsgabo]

I’ve broken phones 3 times a year. Apple care is a must

[gregcleveland]

Thanks so much for this info. SO HELPFUL!!!

[kwaminaessuahmensah]

This video is misleading. He makes it sound like you pay $298 every time for a screen repair with AppleCare+. You don’t. You pay the one time fees for AppleCare+ ($199 for regular and $269 for theft and loss) and then $29 every time there’s accidental damage to the screen.

[danielmcfarland]

Apple care is 100% worth the upfront cost - I’ve had numerous devices swapped out or had parts replaced FOC. In scenarios where’s been no physical damage to the device but a component that’s not repairable has failed and you don’t have apple care you’re paying for that. With apple care, there’s no service fee and far less hassle!

[tusharwankhede]

Actually my macbook has got its logic board changed twice and its screen once so my apple care+ is more than useful to me (★^O^★)

[edgarortuno]

Where can I find the desk your iMac is set up on?

[Target]

I actually only got AppleCare+ because I just bought my first iPhone and want to switch to the 15 if and when it comes with USB C and other possible upgrades like a periscope zoom camera with a 5-10x optical zoom. With AppleCare you can exchange the phone after 12 months.

[sergeyc]

Apple refused to replace magnetic leather link band (leather layers begun separating/pealing off) saying - this specific part of band is not covered by AppleCare+ warranty :-). Loyal customer, have spent 10k over last years on Apple products - we do not care!

[SuperTvik]

I just turned 36 I guess I will skip the insurance 😅

[BradleyVanTreese]

You can’t factor the entire cost of  Care+ into a single repair. If you have 3 repairs over the length of the warranty for example, the Plus coverage should be divided out by all 3 incidents. And NO, what REALLY matters for me is the peace of mind I get from covering all my  devices with AppleCare+.

[michele_]

1:33 service fee??! Did they even show the service fee in the price in their website?

[gtramerica]

It is worth it ! Phones these days are soo expensive and if you dont get them repaired at apple they will have an error message

[BusterDarcy]

I’ve never put a case on my iPhone, from the 4 to the 5s to now the 11 pro, and though I’ve dropped each more than a few times I’ve never needed a repair. These days especially iPhones are pretty dang tough.

[jltplease]

What I'm curious is how does Apple care come into play if you have an Apple device that becomes outdated, or its a 7 year old now broken iphone with applecare still being used? What would be the situation? Apple gives them a new older gen iPhone that they have, or they give them a new current gen iPhone?

[FLuisRosmanRetard]

It doesn’t expire any more
You can pay Monthly
It also covers component failures at no cost.

[DLFfitness]

I keep my devices for years, so AppleCare would have me constantly buying new devices. I would imagine this is a good plan for those who never pay off their phones.

[blueandbanana]

Real contract - Your coverage includes unlimited incidents of accidental damage and two incidents of theft or loss every 12 months. Each incident is subject to a service fee of $29 for screen or back glass damage, $99 for other accidental damage, or a deductible of $149 for a theft or loss claim. Hardware service coverage begins after Apple’s Limited Warranty expires and does not have any deductibles. Technical support coverage begins after your product’s complimentary support period ends.