Apple is moving towards a usage-based model for some of its AI features, allowing users to purchase additional access after reaching their monthly limits. The new option, called Intelligence Usage Packs, has initially been introduced in Logic Pro.
The packs are available as one-time purchases rather than recurring subscriptions. According to a report, an additional usage pack costs $49.99 (approximately ₹4,700).
Users can find the option under the Intelligence Features menu in the latest Logic Pro update. The app also allows them to check their remaining allowance through the Show Usage section and select Buy More Usage after reaching the monthly limit.
More Apple apps could get paid AI packs
Apple is expected to expand Intelligence Usage Packs to other Creator Studio applications later in November. These may include Final Cut Pro, Pixelmator Pro and the iWork suite. For now, Logic Pro remains the only app offering the purchase option.
According to Apple’s support information, the additional allowance is linked to the Apple Account used for the purchase and cannot be shared through Family Sharing.
Unused usage carries forward each month but expires 12 months after purchase. Users will only consume the additional allowance once their regular monthly allocation has been exhausted.
More AI usage limits planned for 2027
Apple is also preparing to introduce usage limits for selected server-based Apple Intelligence features in its 2027 software releases. These are expected to include Siri AI and Image Playground.
Separately, Apple is reportedly developing a more autonomous version of Siri that could perform tasks in the background, similar to AI agents. The company is also said to be changing its next-generation operating system development process, including for iOS 28, to give engineers more time to work on new features.
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