What Is Apple Arcade?

Subscribe to Apple Arcade to get unlimited access to a curated collection of over 100 new games on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV.

With a subscription to Apple Arcade, you can play more than 100 games on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple TV. If you use Family Sharing, you can get access to Apple Arcade for up to six family members. You can also play games across devices, as long as you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.

Apple Arcade and Apple Arcade feature availability might vary by country or region. Learn more about what’s available in your country or region.

What Devices Could Join Apple Arcade?

Make sure that you have an iPhone or iPod touch with iOS 13, an iPad with iPadOS 13, a Mac with macOS 10.15, or an Apple TV with tvOS 13. Then follow the steps below to join Apple Arcade.

How To Join Apple Arcade?

Step 1: Open the App Store

On your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, or Apple TV, go to the Arcade tab of the App Store and look for the subscription offer. If you don’t see it, try to download an Apple Arcade game, and you’ll be prompted to subscribe.

Step 2: Start a trial

Tap or click the trial subscription offer. (One trial per Apple ID.)

If you’re using Family Sharing and someone in your family group subscribes, you’ll see a message that you have access to the subscription if you try to subscribe.

Step 3: Sign in with your Apple ID and password

You might be asked to enter your Apple ID and password. Make sure that you sign in with the Apple ID that you use for App Store purchases.

If you don’t have an Apple ID, follow the prompts to create one.If you’re asked for a verification code, you have two-factor authentication on your Apple ID.

Step 4: Confirm your details

Make sure that you have a valid payment method set up for your Apple ID, and agree to the terms and conditions.

Step 5: Start playing

You can buy other games without subscribing to Apple Arcade. However, Apple Arcade games are available only with an Apple Arcade subscription.