How much does an iPhone screen repair cost in San Francisco?

Is AppleCare+ worth it?

iPhone hardware comes with a one-year limited warranty. To get an iPhone screen repaired — or any accidental-damage repair — through Apple, you need extended coverage. That's AppleCare+, Apple's extended warranty and technical-support plan, which you can buy with your iPhone or within 60 days of purchase.

What AppleCare+ costs

Pricing varies by model. As a rough guide, plans have historically run from around $199 for an iPhone 7/8 up to $269+ for the Pro and Pro Max tiers — and that's before the per-incident service fee and tax.

AppleCare+ also caps you at two accidental-damage incidents in a two-year window. Since a cracked screen is the most common damage there is, it doesn't fully protect you from repeat repair bills — and every incident still means a service fee, applicable tax, and a wait.

And without AppleCare+?

If you skipped coverage, Apple's out-of-warranty screen prices climb fast — historically from around $129 for an older iPhone up to $329 for a Pro Max. For many people that's most of the way to a used phone.

Fix it with Gelatotech — and skip the trip entirely

Gelatotech is a mobile repair service based in San Francisco. Screen repairs start well below Apple's prices — often around half the cost for the same model — and that covers shattered-glass damage too. Pricing is upfront with no hidden fees, and every repair is backed by our 90-day warranty on parts and labor.

The Gelatotech advantage

• Honest pricing. You see the price before you book. No surprise fees, and we price-match local competitors.
• No waiting room. We come to you — home, office, or curb — the same day you book.
• Fast. Most screen repairs take about 15 minutes, done on the spot.
• 90-day warranty. If the screen fails under normal use, we make it right at no cost.
• Quality parts. We test our parts rigorously — which is exactly why we can stand behind them with a warranty.
• More than screens. Batteries, charging ports, back glass, water damage and more, across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Samsung and Pixel.

About Gelatotech

Gelatotech is a mobile device-repair service based in San Francisco. We fix screens, batteries, charging ports, back glass and water damage — and handle logic-board and data-recovery work too. The whole idea is to save you the time and money of a trip across town.

Book a repair online in seconds, or call (415) 621-9055 to arrange a time with a service rated five stars on Yelp and Google.