Apple starts charging for heavy AI use with $49.99 usage packs in Logic Pro

Nov 10, 2026
Logic Pro keeps a free monthly allowance of Apple Intelligence use, then sells refill-style usage packs whose credits roll over for up to 12 months.
Apple starts charging for heavy AI use with $49.99 usage packs in Logic Pro

Apple has started charging for heavy AI use, beginning with paid "intelligence usage packs" in Logic Pro, according to PCMag. Users receive a free monthly allowance, then can pay $49.99 for additional capacity.

Logic Pro shows the allowance under Intelligence Features in a Show Usage tracker. A Buy More Usage button lets users purchase an intelligence usage pack, although Apple does not specify how much AI activity each pack covers.

Unused paid credits carry over between months and expire 12 months after purchase. Each monthly free allowance is used before paid credits, and the packs do not support Family Sharing. Apple has not said which apps get the system next; PCMag notes it may reach other Creator Studio apps such as Final Cut Pro, as rivals including Samsung test charges for some AI features.

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