Apple has a new software package for you that gives you access to the company’s most popular and useful professional content creation apps: Apple Creator Studio. You might think that the bundle would be super expensive, but that’s not the case. In fact, it is one of the best value for money services the company has ever launched. Here’s why.
The idea behind Apple Creator Studio is to give video editors, music producers, motion graphics designers, and other creative professionals a single place to access the company’s most powerful tools without buying six different apps, signing up for their monthly subscriptions, or spending a lot of money.
What you actually get with Apple Creator Studio
Apple’s Creator Studio subscription provides access to six apps: Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor and MainStage. It covers everything from video, audio and graphics to motion and productivity under one roof.
As part of the subscription, Final Cut Pro gets new features like transcript-based search and beat detection to speed up editing. Logic Pro, on the other hand, gets new AI-based tools like Synth Player and Chord ID. Then there’s Pixelmator Pro, a powerful image editor that Apple recently purchased (and which now offers Apple Pencil support).
While these apps are available on both Mac and iPad, the other three are only available on Macs. I’m talking about Motion (for creating animated graphics), Compressor (for custom video export settings), and MainStage (a live performance tool).
The Creator Studio subscription also offers free upgrades to Apple apps like Keynote, Pages, Numbers, and Freeform, such as smart templates, premium content, and AI-powered tools.
A price that undercuts the competition
What’s even more exciting is the price: $12.99 per month or $129 per year. The subscription can be shared with up to six family members via the Family Sharing plan at no additional cost. Interested buyers can also take advantage of a free one-month trial to get more familiar with it.
When purchasing a new Mac or a qualifying iPad (with at least 6GB of RAM and an A16/M1 series chip or newer), customers will receive three months of Apple Creator Studio free, the company’s official press release said.
While $12.99 is an excellent price for the package in itself, Apple offers Creator Studio for $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year for students or teachers (as part of its education pricing). The subscription offers tremendous value, especially because purchasing each of the included apps would cost around $600.
Additionally, the price of $12.99 is significantly less than Adobe’s Creative Cloud services ($69.99). Adobe still offers slightly broader app coverage, particularly in illustration and web design. The Creator Studio offers professionals a more affordable and convenient way to access professional tools without having to drill a hole in your pocket.
Creator Studio will be available on the App Store for Mac and iPad users starting January 28, 2025.
