Does Family Sharing cost money?

The good news is that the Family Sharing feature is completely free to use! Everyone in the group can benefit from the convenience and flexibility of shared apps and Apple services. But if you (the organizer) have shared some paid-for services, you'll have to pay for the corresponding subscription plan.
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Is there a fee for Apple Family Sharing?

There is no additional charge for Family Sharing Apple TV+. However if you want to share an Apple Music subscription, you need the higher priced Family plan to do that; the Individual and Student plans cannot be shared.
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Is Apple Family Sharing free on iPhone?

The only thing that costs extra are if you take out certain family level subscriptions. For example, if you want to share a higher level of iCloud storage you need a family level plan. Plain Family Sharing is free.
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What is the disadvantage of Apple Family Sharing?

Existing Apple Family Sharing problems:

Family members cannot get an Apple Music Family Subscription. They can't listen to the shared music library. Problems with Family Subscription installation or administration on other devices iPhones, iPads, and Androids via the Apple Music application.
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What happens when you do Family Sharing?

When you set up purchase sharing, everyone in the group gets immediate access to the songs, albums, movies, TV shows, books, and apps purchased by family members who choose to share them. New purchases appear in the Purchased tab in Apple Books, the App Store, or iTunes for each family member.
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Who pays for Family Sharing?

One adult in the family — the family organizer — pays for everyone's purchases after purchase sharing is set up. You can share apps, music, books, and more.
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Can Family Sharing see my texts?

As it turns out, it's possible for someone else in your family to receive your texts if you're on a Family Sharing plan with that other family member using the same Apple ID. As accidentally as this may have happened, it can also be fixed with a few simple steps.
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Is Apple Family Sharing worth it?

Why use Apple Family Sharing? Apple Family Sharing makes a lot of sense if you're subscribing to Apple services and want to share them with the rest of your family (or your friends) to save money. Each service allowing Family Sharing will let you to share with up to five other family members.
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What happens if I turn off Family Sharing with Apple?

Disband a family group. When the family organizer turns off Family Sharing, all family members are removed from the group at the same time.
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Can Family Sharing see my apps?

When you set up purchase sharing, everyone in the family gets access to the apps, music, movies, TV shows, and books that family members buy. The content automatically appears on the Purchased page in the App Store, iTunes Store, Apple Books, or Apple TV app. Some items can't be shared.
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Is it cheaper to be on a family plan?

Do family plans save money? The initial price of a family plan can be shocking because the overall cost will be higher than an individual plan. However, when you look at the cost per line, it is cheaper. And as you add more lines, the cost per line usually decreases, ultimately saving money for everyone on the plan.
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Can family members see my iCloud photos?

Overview of iCloud Photo Sharing

Set up iCloud Photo Sharing on your device. Invite family members to view your shared album. Add photos and videos to the shared album from your iCloud photo library. Family members can view, download, and add photos to the shared album.
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Does Family Sharing save money?

With family sharing, you can save money by sharing purchases, setting up parental controls to restrict kids' access to inappropriate content, and more.
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Is Family Sharing on iPhone free?

It's free, but to share some paid-for services you'll need to have the appropriate subscription plan – so for example to share Apple Music you'll need a family subscription.
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Does everyone need their own Apple ID for Family Sharing?

If you want to share purchases or subscriptions with family, use Family Sharing. Each person should use their own Apple ID.
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What all does Apple Family Sharing include?

Family Sharing lets you and up to five other family members share access to amazing Apple services like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+ and Apple Arcade. Your group can also share iTunes, Apple Books and App Store purchases; an iCloud storage plan; and a family photo album.
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Will I lose my photos if I leave Family Sharing?

Before leaving, keep in mind that you will immediately lose access to everything shared by your family — including photos, calendars, and more. You can regain access to these shared apps by rejoining the group (if the Organizer adds you back).
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What happens when child turns 13 on Apple Family Sharing?

If you're under 13*, you need to be part of a Family Sharing group. If you're between 13-17*, you can leave your Family Sharing group if your parent or guardian hasn't turned on Screen Time for your account. If they have, you need permission from your family organizer to leave the group.
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How much is Apple Family Sharing subscription?

Apple One is a monthly subscription service with no long-term commitment. The Individual plan is SAR 49.95 per month, the Family plan is SAR 67.95 per month, and the Premier plan is SAR 99.95 per month.
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At what age does Apple Family Sharing stop?

Once your child reaches the age of 13 (or equivalent minimum age depending on jurisdiction), they will be permitted to maintain their account without participating in Family Sharing.
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Should my wife and I share an Apple ID?

Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own Apple ID. This way, your family can share purchases, subscriptions, and more without sharing personal information like email, text messages, or passwords.
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How is my husband getting my text messages on his iPhone?

If so, you've come across a problem that happens when you share an Apple ID. This happens if someone else has a hold of your Apple ID or you forgot to sign out of your Apple ID on a secondhand device, often leading to your data appearing in places you don't want it to.
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How is my wife reading my texts on my iPhone?

Bluetooth devices paired with your iPhone could be used to read your text messages and other notifications if they have been given permission to do so. Check for any Bluetooth devices that may have been added without your consent and remove them.
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What can people see on Family Sharing?

Family Sharing works across iOS devices and Macs, and it allows up to six people to share iTunes, Apple Books and App Store purchases, an Apple Music family plan, an Apple News+ subscription, a Fitness+ subscription, an Apple Arcade subscription, iCloud storage plan, as well as share photo albums, a family calendar and ...
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