Apple announced it will waive cloud API costs for its new foundation models at the 2026 Worldwide Developers Conference. This policy supports the adoption of the new Apple Intelligence platform.
Free access applies to developers enrolled in the App Store Small Business Program. Eligible developers must have fewer than two million first-time App Store downloads.
The initiative lowers financial barriers for smaller creators to build AI-powered features. Apple aims to build a competitive ecosystem to counter rivals like Microsoft.