AppleCare+ vs Asurion Home+
AppleCare+ leads Asurion Home+ by 1.7 points overall (8.4 vs 6.7).
8.4/10, Very good
6.7/10, Good
Criterion by criterion
Where each one wins
AppleCare+7.0
Covers Apple devices only, with unlimited accidental damage incidents.
Coverage breadth
25% weight
Asurion Home+7.5
One plan for many eligible home-tech devices.
AppleCare+8.0
Publishes fixed service fees per incident by device.
Fee structure clarity
20% weight
Asurion Home+6.0
Monthly price is simple, but per-item claim terms need reading.
AppleCare+9.0
Apple Stores, authorised providers, mail-in and online support.
Claims convenience
20% weight
Asurion Home+7.5
Online and phone claims, plus included tech support.
AppleCare+9.5
Repairs by Apple or authorised providers with genuine parts.
Repair network & parts
20% weight
Asurion Home+7.0
Uses Asurion repair and replacement network.
AppleCare+9.0
Sold in many countries, with UAE and India terms published.
Regional availability
15% weight
Asurion Home+5.0
US only.
Published facts
Side by side
| Fact | AppleCare+ | Asurion Home+ |
|---|---|---|
| What it covers | Apple devices | Home tech: TVs, computers, smart home devices, wearables and more |
| Service fee / deductible model | Plan price plus a fixed service fee per accidental-damage incident | Monthly plan; claim terms vary by item |
| Accidental damage cover | Yes | Not published |
| Claim channels | Apple Store, authorised providers, online, phone | Online, phone, app |
| Regions | Many countries incl. UAE and India | US |
| Monthly billing option | Yes | Yes |
| One plan covers multiple items | Not published | Yes |
Verdict
Which should you pick?
Choose AppleCare+ if…
You want something best for apple device owners.
- + Genuine parts and Apple service
- + Unlimited accidental damage incidents
- + Wide availability
Choose Asurion Home+ if…
You want something best for US households with many gadgets.
- + One plan for many devices
- + Includes tech support
- + Monthly billing
Checked 1 Nov 2026.
Questions
AppleCare+ vs Asurion Home+: quick answers
Is AppleCare+ better than Asurion Home+?
AppleCare+ leads Asurion Home+ by 1.7 points overall (8.4 vs 6.7). AppleCare+ scores higher on fee structure clarity, claims convenience, repair network & parts, regional availability. Asurion Home+ scores higher on coverage breadth.
Who should choose Asurion Home+ over AppleCare+?
Asurion Home+ is best for US households with many gadgets. AppleCare+ is best for apple device owners.
How were AppleCare+ and Asurion Home+ scored?
Both were scored on the same 5 weighted criteria for home warranty & device protection plans, using public information such as published plans and terms. We do not lab-test products.