Apple has launched its first “intelligence usage packs” priced at $50 for select AI features. The packs are initially tied to Apple Creator Studio apps, starting with Logic Pro’s latest update, where users can buy additional AI usage via a one‑time $49.99 purchase. Unlike typical subscription models, Apple’s packs are a single purchase that doesn’t support Family Sharing and is bound to the Apple Account used at checkout.
Unused usage rolls over month‑to‑month and expires 12 months after purchase, applying only after the monthly limit is reached. The first app to offer this is Logic Pro, but upcoming updates are expected to bring packs to Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and the iWork suite. Apple has indicated that the paid model may expand beyond Creator Studio to other server‑based AI features such as Siri AI, Image Playground, and Photos editing tools in the future.
Full terms and conditions are available on Apple’s website. Users are invited to try the new AI capabilities in Apple Creator Studio and share their experiences in the comments.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing