# Provenance Plus
**Provenance Plus** is an optional subscription that supports ongoing development and unlocks premium convenience features. Provenance is fully functional without it — Plus adds cloud sync and early access.
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## Free vs Plus Comparison
| Feature | Free | Provenance Plus |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ---- | --------------- |
| **All 38+ emulated systems** | Yes | Yes |
| **Full emulation** (save states, cheats, fast forward, shaders) | Yes | Yes |
| **On-screen controls & controller support** | Yes | Yes |
| **Controller skins** | Yes | Yes |
| **RetroAchievements** | Yes | Yes |
| **Multiplayer** | Yes | Yes |
| **Local library management** | Yes | Yes |
| | | |
| **iCloud Sync** (library, saves, settings, skins, BIOS, artwork) | -- | Yes |
| **TestFlight Beta Access** (test new features early) | -- | Yes |
| **Priority Support** (faster help from the team) | -- | Yes |
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**Every emulation feature is free.** Plus is purely for convenience (cloud sync) and early access (betas). You never need to pay to play games.
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## Pricing
| Plan | Price | Best For |
| ------------ | ----------------- | ------------------------ |
| **Monthly** | $3.99/month | Try it out |
| **Annual** | $39.99/year | Regular users (save 17%) |
| **Lifetime** | $99.99 (one-time) | Long-term supporters |
Subscribe from within the Provenance app → Settings → Provenance Plus.
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## iCloud Sync
The headline Plus feature. Sync your entire Provenance setup across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV:
**What syncs:**
* Game library (ROMs)
* Battery saves and save states (with screenshot previews)
* BIOS files
* Controller skins
* Custom cover art
* Settings and preferences
**How it works:**
1. Subscribe to Plus on any device
2. Enable **iCloud Sync** in Settings
3. Your library syncs automatically in the background
4. Sign in on another device → enable iCloud Sync → everything downloads
**Smart sync features:**
* Save states show cloud sync status indicators
* Missing saves, BIOS files, and ROMs auto-download when needed
* Sync works across all Apple platforms
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**Apple TV gets iCloud sync for free** — no Plus subscription required. tvOS can clear app storage at any time to reclaim space, so CloudKit sync is enabled by default to prevent data loss.
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## TestFlight Beta Access
Plus subscribers get early access to new features and updates via Apple's TestFlight:
* **New cores and systems** — Test upcoming system support before public release
* **UI improvements** — Preview interface changes
* **Bug fixes** — Get fixes faster than the App Store review cycle
* **Feedback channel** — Direct input on features in development
**How to join:**
1. Subscribe to Provenance Plus
2. Check for TestFlight invitation in the app or your email
3. Install [TestFlight](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/testflight/id899247664) from the App Store
4. Accept the beta invitation
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Beta builds may be unstable. Don't use a beta build as your only installation — keep the stable App Store version for important game sessions.
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## Managing Your Subscription
**View or cancel:**
1. Open **Settings** on your device
2. Tap your **Apple ID** at the top
3. Tap **Subscriptions**
4. Select **Provenance Plus**
5. Modify or cancel
**Restore purchases:**
* If you reinstall Provenance or set up a new device, your subscription restores automatically when you sign in with the same Apple ID
* In-app: Settings → Provenance Plus → **Restore Purchases**
**Family Sharing:**
* Provenance Plus subscriptions support Apple Family Sharing — one subscription covers up to 6 family members
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## Frequently Asked Questions
Do I lose my data if I cancel Plus?
No. All your local data (ROMs, saves, settings) stays on your device. You just lose the ability to sync across devices. Previously synced data remains on each device where it was downloaded.
Can I use Plus on multiple devices?
Yes — your subscription is tied to your Apple ID. Sign in on any device and your Plus benefits follow you.
Why is Apple TV sync free?
tvOS aggressively reclaims storage from apps, which can delete your ROMs and saves without warning. To protect users from unexpected data loss, iCloud sync is included free and enabled by default on Apple TV.
Is sideloading free forever?
Yes. If you [sideload](/getting-started/installing-provenance/advanced/sideloading.md) or [build from source](/getting-started/installing-provenance/advanced/building-from-source.md), all features (including those that are Plus-only on the App Store) are free. Provenance is open source — Plus subscriptions on the App Store support development.
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## See Also
* [Installing from the App Store](/getting-started/installing-provenance/app-store.md) — Get Provenance
* [Game Saves](/using-provenance/saves.md) — How saves and sync work together
* [Restoring Files](/advanced/restoring-files.md) — Manual backup without Plus
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**Thank you for supporting Provenance!** Plus subscriptions fund ongoing development, new system support, and the infrastructure behind iCloud sync.
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