Apple Launches AI Usage Packs at $49.99 in Logic Pro

Apple is offering Intelligence Usage Packs for $49.99 to surpass the limits of certain Apple Intelligence functions. This option is currently available in Logic Pro and is expected to arrive this month in other creative and productivity applications.

Immediate Availability and Planned Expansion to Other Apps

For now, the purchase of Intelligence Usage Packs is only possible in Logic Pro. Apple plans to extend this option to other applications in its Creator Studio over the course of the month, including Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro, and Motion. Pages, Keynote, and Numbers are also expected to gain access to Apple's AI chatbot during the same period.

Purchase Terms and Conditions of Use

Intelligence Usage Packs are offered at a flat rate of $49.99. They allow users to continue utilizing certain Apple Intelligence functions that are subject to quotas, as these functions rely on cloud AI models provided by OpenAI or Google Gemini. The purchase is limited to the acquiring Apple account, with no option for family sharing. Any unused balance rolls over from month to month but expires twelve months after purchase.

Logic Pro: Initial Applications and Usage Limits

Logic Pro is the first Apple application to offer billing for extended use of Apple Intelligence. At the beginning of September, Apple published a support article detailing the usage limits of certain features. The AI assistant integrated into Logic Pro can, for example, start a new song, set up a vocal track from a single prompt, or refine an ongoing project. The usage limit depends on the complexity of interactions with the assistant. The option to purchase an Intelligence Usage Pack can be found in the main menu of the application, under Intelligence Features > View Usage.