Apple Adds $49.99 Intelligence Usage Packs for Logic Pro

Apple (AAPL) added a $49.99 one-time purchase option called Intelligence Usage Packs to Logic Pro, extending access to Apple Intelligence features that rely on cloud-based models from OpenAI and Google, according to a Verge report published Monday.

The packs extend access to features that carry usage limits because they depend on cloud-based AI models. They can be used only by the Apple Account that bought them, and Family Sharing is not supported. Unused additional usage rolls over from month to month but expires 12 months after purchase.

For Logic Pro, Apple says the usage limit is impacted by the complexity of conversations with the app's built-in AI assistant, which can start a new song, set up a vocal track from a single prompt, or refine an active project. Users who run out can buy more usage under Intelligence Features > Show Usage in the app's main menu.

Only Logic Pro has the option so far, but it is expected to be added to other Apple Creator Studio apps this month, including Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro and Motion, plus Pages, Keynote and Numbers, which are gaining access to Apple's AI chatbot.

Apple published a support article in early September outlining usage limits for some Apple Intelligence features.

The move puts a price on extended AI use inside Apple's creative apps for the first time, while leaving open what the packs will cost in other apps and whether a single pack will transfer between them. Shares of Apple were up 2.6% in delayed trading.