Apple starts charging for extra Apple Intelligence use with $49.99 usage packs, starting in Logic Pro
The one-time packs extend Creator Studio AI features that run on cloud models from OpenAI or Google Gemini after monthly limits; Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro and iWork are expected to follow this month.
Why it matters
Until now every Apple Intelligence feature was free on Apple devices, so this is the first time Apple has charged directly for AI usage. It chose a one-time $49.99 purchase rather than the subscriptions most AI services sell, and unused usage expires 12 months after purchase. The limits exist because the features rely on cloud models from OpenAI or Google Gemini. Watch whether the packs spread beyond Creator Studio apps to everyday features such as Siri.
Key facts
- Price: $49.99, one-time purchase
- First available in Logic Pro
- Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro and iWork expected this month
- Unused usage expires 12 months after purchase
- Features rely on OpenAI or Google Gemini cloud models
- Family Sharing not supported