Built to skip
the math.

Why this exists

When AppleCare One launched, I wanted a quick answer to one question: is it worth it for me? Working that out by hand meant listing every device, pricing AppleCare+ for each one, then trying bundle after bundle. MacBook, iPad and iPhone. Swap the iPad out. Add the AirPods Max. Find the point where one more device tips the balance.

Then One Family arrived and the question got harder. For a family of five with a pile of devices, the cheapest answer might be one Family plan, a few Individual plans, or a mix where some devices stay on AppleCare+. That is too many combinations to keep in your head.

CareCompare is the shortcut. Add your devices, add the people you share with, and it checks every combination for you. A couple of minutes and you are done.

What it does

For each person it compares AppleCare+ on every device with every possible One Individual bundle, keeping cheaper devices on their own plan when that wins. In family mode it puts One Family up against the best separate setup for the whole household. You can enter what you pay today to see the difference against your real bill.

What it doesn’t do

It doesn’t check whether Apple will accept a device, quote taxes or service fees, or work out refunds on a plan you cancel. Prices come from Apple’s published U.S. rates on the date listed in the FAQ, and older plans can differ. Apple has the final word on eligibility and price.

Who made it

Drew Levinson, for my own household first. CareCompare is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple. If a price looks wrong, the pricing sources file in the repository shows where each number came from.