Is there a free trial for Apple Arcade?

Apple launched its subscription mobile gaming service back in 2019. If you’re looking to access it while saving your pennies, you’ll want to know if there is a free trial for Apple Arcade.

Apple Arcade offers you access to a curated selection of games and apps, each of which can be played without the distractions of either adverts or micro-transactions. Not only that, but with one subscription you can access the service on up to 6 devices, with the arcade itself compatible across the Apple Ecosystem. This means you have the option to track your progress in a game from your iPhone, to iPad, iPod, Mac as well as Apple TV devices.

So how much does this set you back? A single subscription to just Apple Arcade is $6.99 a month. You also get access to Apple Arcade with an Apple One subscription which costs $23 per month.

There is another far cheaper option – the humble free trial. There are a few different free trials which grant you access to Apple Arcade. The most simple is available to anyone with an Apple product and grants you one month free.

There is another option out there, however, which gives you even longer without paying.

You can get three months of Apple Arcade for free, here’s how

If you own a brand new Apple device you will be eligible for a full 3-month trial; of Apple Arcade. Here’s how to access it.

1. Power up your new device and either sign in or create your Apple ID.
2. Tap on the App Store icon. Tap or select Apple Arcade.
3. The offer should pop up on your screen. Select the option that reads Redeem 3 Months Free.

And that should be you all set up. After the 3 months have expired, your subscription will automatically renew. If you want to make sure you avoid paying you can disable the auto-renewal, though this does mean that you will lose access to Apple Arcade after the 3 months are up.

With over 200 games, specifically chosen for their suitability, we won’t be surprised if you choose to stick with it. Especially if you are already interested in mobile gaming, with the best Apple Arcade games for Mac being some of the best available on mobile fullstop. What’s more, if you’ve got any of the latest gadgets from Apple, such as the iPhone 15, you’ll have the A16 Bionic chip which excels at gaming.

Why can’t I get the Apple Arcade free trial?

In order to be eligible for the 3-month Apple Arcade free trial, you must be accessing it on a brand-new Apple Device. in order, to be eligible for the one-month trial, you simply must not have used the free trial in the past.

Can I cancel Apple Arcade after free trial?

Yes, after the free trial has ended you can cancel your subscription. To make sure you don’t pay, you can also disable auto-renewal, without losing access to your free trial period. If you do unsubscribe, you won’t be able to access the games when the subscription expires, unless you resubscribe in the future.