Apple has officially launched its new Creator Studio subscription bundle. By offering a wide array of updated professional applications, this bundle is available for a collective price of $12.99 per month or $129 per year. Educators and students are eligible for the same application access at a significantly reduced rate of $2.99 per month or $29.99 annually.
The bundle includes access to or enhanced features for ten Apple apps. While the base versions of several apps are freely accessible to all Mac and iPad owners, the bundle features:
- Final Cut Pro
- Logic Pro
- Pixelmator Pro
- Keynote, Pages, and Numbers
- Freeform
- Motion, Compressor, and MainStage (exclusive to Mac)
Companies that introduce subscription models for established apps generally aim for sustained revenue streams through continuous updates. However, this model often meets resistance from users weary of numerous subscription demands and steadily increasing prices over the past decade or more.
Apple's subscription plan is positioned more like Microsoft's strategy with Office rather than Adobe's with Photoshop. Many apps, especially those for Mac, will continue to be accessible for free or as standalone one-time purchases in the App Store.
Rather than detailing each app's updates, we've compiled answers to common questions regarding the subscription's functionality and its comparison with standalone app versions.
What apps are still available individually?
Apple continues to offer certain Mac App Store applications as one-time purchases:
- Final Cut Pro
- Logic Pro
- Pixelmator Pro