What age group is Apple Arcade for?

Some of these ratings include 4+ and 9+. You can view a game's age rating before downloading a game to your device. You can learn more about Apple Arcade on Apple's website. Or, while you're here, check out our list of some of the best kid-friendly games available on the service.

Is Apple Arcade appropriate for kids?

If you are planning to let your kids access the service, you may want to look into making sure that they can only access age-appropriate games and content. Apple Arcade games do not contain optional in-game purchases or advertisements, so there's no way for kids to spend money while playing these games.

Is Apple Arcade for toddlers?

While Apple Arcade is a premium platform, the games on the platform aren't allowed to include advertisements or optional in-game purchases, which makes Apple Arcade a great platform for younger players.

Is Apple Arcade worth having?

Not only will you find new and exclusive games with more titles coming regularly, but you'll also get the chance to play some classic App Store games at no extra cost. On the other hand, if you're more of a casual player and only play on your iPhone from time to time, Apple Arcade will be a waste of money.

What's the difference between Apple Arcade and normal?

Apple Arcade is a play all you want subscription service with no additional in-app purchases or costs to unlock content. Since there are no ads, there's also no ad tracking, so user privacy is protected. All future upgrades and content additions are also included in the subscription price.

Apple Arcade: Everything You Need To Know

What's so good about Apple Arcade?

For the subscription price, you get access to over 200 games that are playable offline across iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Mac and Apple TV.

Are games free with Apple Arcade?

Apple Arcade is a game subscription service that gives up to six family members unlimited access to 200+ incredibly fun games, all with no ads and no in-app purchases.

Do I lose my games if I cancel Apple Arcade?

If you cancel your subscription, you can't play any Apple Arcade games, even if you downloaded them to your device. Delete the apps if you don't want them anymore. You can resubscribe to play Apple Arcade games again and regain access to your gameplay data.

Can you share Apple Arcade with family?

Family Sharing lets you and up to five other family members share access to amazing Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple Card. Your group can also share iTunes, Apple Books, and App Store purchases, an iCloud storage plan, and a family photo album.

What games are worth playing on Apple Arcade?

How much is Apple Arcade monthly?

After your free trial, Apple Arcade costs $5 a month for unlimited access to its game selection. The subscription fee covers every game and update that Apple Arcade releases -- even if it's already available in the App Store.

How much does Apple Arcade cost for a year?

Weirdly, there's no annual option when you first subscribe; it's just $5 per month, but you can switch to the annual option by going to Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tapping your account name at the top, and choosing Subscriptions (on Apple TV it is found in User and Accounts).

Is my iPad too old for Apple Arcade?

Your iPad will need to be running iPadOS 13 or newer to get Apple Arcade.

What age should kids use video games?

For kids over the age of 6, the American Academy of Pediatrics says no more than 60 minutes on school days and 2 hours on non-school days. Kids under 6 should spend closer to 30 minutes. It's also appropriate for parents to know and approve the games their kids are playing. Avoid any games with graphic violence or sex.

What are the age ratings for Apple games?

iOS and iPadOS App Store

Apple's rating system for the App Store follows the following rubric: Rated 4+: Contains no objectionable material. Rated 9+: May contain content unsuitable for children under the age of 9. Rated 12+: May contain content unsuitable for children under the age of 12.

What age should a child have a games console?

There is no official or recommended age for a child to have or use a games console. However, like films, video games are given age ratings. They can be rated as suitable for 3, 7, 12, 16 or 18 years old.

How do I add a child to Apple Arcade?

Go to Settings. Tap your name, then tap Family Sharing. Tap Add Member. Tap Create an Account for a Child, then tap Continue.

Can you put an age limit on Apple Arcade?

Depending upon the age of your child, you can select an appropriate option. After this, your child will not be able to download or open any Apple Arcade game that is not age-appropriate. For instance, you select 17+, then your child can not access to any game that is rated 17+.

Can 2 players play Apple Arcade?

Can you really play local multiplayer or head-to-head in a two-player mode? Well, the answer is yes, and we'll help you get started so you can sit on the edge of your seat and battle your friends.

Is it hard to cancel Apple Arcade?

Click Account Settings. Scroll to Subscriptions, then click Manage. Next to the subscription, click Edit. Click Cancel Subscription.

How long do games stay on Apple Arcade?

“Games might sometimes leave Apple Arcade. If you download a game before it leaves Arcade, you can play the game for at least two weeks after. If you try to launch an Arcade game that is no longer playable, you receive a No Longer Available message,” the support document states.

Is Apple Arcade easy to cancel?

Tap your name at the top of your screen. Tap Subscriptions. Tap Apple Arcade. Tap Cancel Subscription or Cancel free trial.

Can I play Apple Arcade on my TV?

Use the Arcade app to sign up for, browse, and download games on Apple TV. Some of the games in Apple Arcade on Apple TV are also available in Apple Arcade on other devices. So you can start playing a game on your iPhone and pick up where you left off later on your Apple TV.

Is Apple Arcade free if you have Apple TV?

Once you subscribe, there are no additional purchases needed in Apple Arcade games. You can play games with just your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple TV. If you see a controller icon on the app's page, the game has controller support for that Apple device.

Do you keep Apple Arcade games after subscription ends?

Any games that you download within the subscription period will be available to you to play until you manually delete them from your device. So if you have an active subscription right now find any game that interests you and download it right now, so you can keep playing after the subscription period ends.