News in Short
- Apple has added Apple TV and Apple Arcade to iCloud+ in India.
- The benefits come at no additional subscription cost.
- iCloud+ plans start at Rs. 75 per month for 50GB.
- The 200GB plan costs Rs. 219 per month.
- The 2TB plan costs Rs. 749 per month.
Apple has expanded iCloud+ benefits in India by adding Apple TV and Apple Arcade to all three plans without an extra subscription fee.
Price in India
Apple iCloud+ plans in India start at Rs. 75 per month for 50GB of cloud storage. The 200GB plan costs Rs. 219 per month, while the 2TB plan is priced at Rs. 749 per month.
With the latest update, subscribers also get Apple TV and Apple Arcade access as part of their existing iCloud+ plan. Apple says the change is rolling out in India and more than 100 other countries this month.
The update gives iCloud+ a wider role in Apple’s subscription lineup. Users can now combine cloud storage with access to Apple’s streaming and gaming services through a single subscription.
Apple TV and Apple Arcade now included
iCloud+ subscribers in India can access Apple TV without paying separately for the streaming service.
The Apple TV catalogue includes Apple’s original shows, movies and documentaries. Popular titles include Ted Lasso, The Studio, Severance, Pluribus and CODA.
Users can watch Apple TV content through the Apple TV app on iPhone, iPad and Mac. It is also available on Apple TV 4K, compatible smart TVs and gaming consoles.
Apple Arcade is also included with the updated iCloud+ plans. Subscribers get access to more than 200 games without additional charges.
The catalogue includes titles such as Hello Kitty Island Adventure, Cooking Mama: Cuisine!, Sneaky Sasquatch, Angry Birds Reloaded, Football Manager 26 Touch and NBA 2K26 Arcade Edition.
Apple says the games are available without advertisements or in-app purchases. They can also be played offline.
Apple Arcade games are supported on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV 4K.
iCloud+ still offers privacy and family sharing features
The core iCloud+ benefits remain part of the subscription. These include Apple Invite, iCloud Private Relay, Hide My Email and Custom HomeKit Secure Video.
The subscription can also be shared with up to five other family members through Apple’s Family Sharing feature.
That means a single iCloud+ subscription can cover storage and access to Apple TV and Apple Arcade for a household, subject to Apple’s Family Sharing setup.
Apple currently offers three iCloud+ options in India:
| iCloud+ plan | Monthly price | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Rs. 75 | 50GB |
| Standard | Rs. 219 | 200GB |
| Premium | Rs. 749 | 2TB |
The addition of Apple TV and Apple Arcade changes the value proposition of the entry-level iCloud+ plan in particular. Users who already need cloud storage can now access entertainment services without maintaining separate subscriptions.
Apple Music Select remains limited to select markets
Apple has also announced Apple Music Select as part of the expanded iCloud+ offering in certain regions.
However, this benefit is not listed for India. Apple Music Select provides access to a selection of Apple Music stations without advertisements.
In India, Apple Music remains separately priced at Rs. 139 per month for an Individual plan. The Family plan costs Rs. 229 per month.
For Indian users, the key change is therefore the addition of Apple TV and Apple Arcade to iCloud+ at no extra cost.
