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Seven Things to Know About How Apple's Creator Studio Subscriptions Work
Apple's $12.99 monthly bundle offers six apps with exclusive AI tools and iWork enhancements, providing an affordable alternative to Adobe's Creative Cloud, with student pricing at $2.99.
- On Jan. 28, Apple launched Apple Creator Studio, bundling Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote across Mac, iPad, and iPhone.
- Stepping back, Apple Creator Studio is a modern revamp of iLife and iWork, underscoring Apple services ambitions and tighter integration since acquiring Pixelmator Pro.
- Final Cut Pro now includes an iPad-only Montage Maker plus transcript search and visual search powered by on-device AI, while Logic Pro adds Session Players, Stem Splitter and a new Synth Player.
- Subscriptions cost $12.99 per month or $129 per year with student pricing $2.99/month or $29.99/year, plus a free month and three-month trial with eligible devices, while apps remain available as one-time purchases Final Cut Pro , Logic Pro , and Pixelmator Pro .
- While economical compared with Adobe's $70/month plan, Creator Studio lacks Lightroom-scale RAW tools, InDesign-like features, and depends on iPadOS 26, causing platform lock-in.
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