Every iPhone App Subscription I Pay For (and If They're Worth It)

Summary

In this video, the creator shares an in-depth look at all the app subscriptions they personally pay for, ranging from AppleCare and iCloud to various niche apps like Call Sheet, Croissant, and Fantastical. They discuss both the value and drawbacks of each service, along with some that were recently canceled. The video includes insights into apps for social media management, music, flight tracking, productivity, and more, offering viewers a peek into the creator's digital workflow and how they balance their subscriptions across multiple devices.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker pays for a variety of app subscriptions, finding them valuable for their workflow and daily needs.
• 😀 AppleCare is a key subscription, covering almost all of the speaker's devices, including their family's Apple Watches and iPads.
• 😀 Apple One Premiere is the main bundle, offering services like Apple Music, Apple News Plus, and 8TB of iCloud storage, shared with family members.
• 😀 The speaker pays $20 annually for Apple Podcast Connect to offer paid content and subscriptions for their podcast.
• 😀 The speaker uses several productivity and entertainment apps like Bayer Notes, Call Sheet, and ChatGPT Plus, with some apps benefiting their professional and creative processes.
• 😀 A subscription to Croissant ($20/year) helps manage and post to multiple social media platforms like Blue Sky, Mastodon, and Threads simultaneously.
• 😀 Fantastical is the speaker's preferred calendar app, with a $10/month subscription for a family plan, integrating with focus modes and events across devices.
• 😀 The speaker occasionally subscribes to Flighty and Fourscore, two apps for tracking flights and managing sheet music, respectively.
• 😀 MetaVerified, while potentially a vanity metric, is a subscription the speaker still pays for, even if unsure about its worth.
• 😀 The speaker uses various tools for social media management, including Ivory for Mastodon and Magic Lasso for Safari content blocking, paying for both on a subscription basis.

Q & A

What is the one-step shortcut mentioned in the video for accessing app subscriptions?

The one-step shortcut mentioned is a URL scheme that opens the settings app directly to the subscriptions section. You can download the shortcut from the video description.

Which Apple subscription plan does the speaker use, and what does it include?

The speaker subscribes to Apple One Premiere, which includes Apple Music, Apple News Plus, and shared iCloud storage. Additionally, they pay for extra iCloud storage, totaling 8 terabytes.

Why does the speaker pay for Apple Podcast Connect?

The speaker pays $20 annually for Apple Podcast Connect to offer paid subscriptions and content on their tech podcast, 'Primary Technology,' which includes a daily tech show and bonus episodes.

What is the purpose of the Bayer app in the speaker's workflow?

Bayer is the speaker's go-to note-taking app, used across multiple devices for its useful features, such as task management and document organization. The speaker even created an entire video explaining why they find it valuable.

What is the key feature of the Call Sheet app that the speaker enjoys?

The speaker loves Call Sheet for its detailed movie and TV show information, including runtime, cast details, and links to Letterboxd. It also shows the age of actors when filming movies, providing fun trivia.

What is ChatGPT Plus used for in the speaker's workflow?

ChatGPT Plus is used for various tasks in the speaker's workflow, including generating podcast show notes and automating processes through shortcuts. They also use it in the Mac app and pay for API access through OpenAI.

Why did the speaker cancel their Click for Sonos subscription?

Although the speaker loves the Click for Sonos app for controlling Sonos speakers from their Mac or iPhone, they canceled the subscription because they don't use it frequently, opting to control their Sonos system via HomePods instead.

What social media platforms does the Croissant app help the speaker manage?

Croissant allows the speaker to easily post to Blue Sky, Mastodon, and Threads simultaneously, along with adding alt text to images, making it easier to manage multiple social media accounts in one place.

Why does the speaker continue to pay for iTunes Match despite having Apple Music?

The speaker continues paying for iTunes Match because they have personal music recordings saved in the service and want to ensure their tracks are safe in the cloud, especially in case they cancel Apple Music or their Apple One Premiere plan.

What is the purpose of the Transcriptionist app in the speaker's workflow?

Transcriptionist is used by the speaker to transcribe audio files using OpenAI's models. They use it for creating transcripts for their videos, which are then sent to ChatGPT for further processing like title and description generation.