Apple has added monthly and annual subscription options for AppleCare+ across nearly its entire product lineup in Canada, giving customers a flexible alternative to upfront coverage purchases for the first time at this scale. The change went into effect on July 28 and brings Canada broadly in line with how AppleCare+ has worked in the United States for several years.
The expanded options cover the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, AirPods, HomePod, Studio Display, and Vision Pro. Pricing scales with the device tier, so the spread is fairly wide:
- Mac: $5.49/month or $54.99/year
- iPhone: Varies by model, consistent with the tiered structure Apple uses in the U.S.
- Apple TV and HomePod: As low as $0.99/month or $9.99/year
Before this rollout, Canadian customers buying AppleCare+ had to pay the full coverage cost upfront at or near the time of purchase. That model works fine for buyers who know they will keep a device for the full coverage window, but it creates a real barrier for anyone uncertain about their upgrade timeline or unwilling to commit several hundred dollars to protection on a new Mac at checkout. Monthly billing removes that friction, which is likely why Apple has been extending the subscription model to additional markets over the past few years.
One caveat before signing up is that paying month to month or year to year will, in many cases, cost more in total than the equivalent upfront plan if you carry coverage for the full term. That trade-off is standard with subscription pricing and not unique to Apple, but running the numbers before defaulting to the flexible option is worth doing.
What Canada Still Does Not Have
Two notable AppleCare features remain out of reach for Canadian customers. AppleCare+ with Theft and Loss, which has become a standard option in several other markets including the U.S., is still unavailable in Canada. That coverage matters most for iPhone users who want protection beyond accidental damage, and its continued absence means Canadian customers are still looking at third-party insurance or carrier plans if theft and loss protection is a priority.
AppleCare One, the multi-device bundle Apple introduced in July 2025, has also not expanded to Canada. That plan allows U.S. Customers to cover up to three devices under a single $19.99 per month subscription, which is a meaningfully better deal for households running multiple Apple devices compared to separate per-device plans. Apple has given no announced timeline for AppleCare One arriving in Canada.
