An iPhone screen repair costs $130 to $379 per screen in 2026
Apple charges $279 to replace an iPhone 16 screen, $329 for the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, 16 Plus and 16 Pro, $349 for the 17 Pro, and $379 for the 17 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max out of warranty in 2026. With AppleCare+ any screen repair is $29. Independent shops charge about $130 to $300 for the same models. If the back glass is broken too, Apple's combined price for an iPhone 17 runs $419 to $469. MagBak lists Apple screen repair at $279 for an iPhone 16, $329 for an iPhone 17 and $379 for a 17 Pro Max, $29 with AppleCare+, and independent shops at $190 to $280.
What price guides say
We checked 4 price guides and read every number on their pages on October 7, 2026. They do not all measure the same thing, so read each line for what it counts.
| Source | What it found |
|---|---|
| MagBak | MagBak lists Apple screen repair at $279 for an iPhone 16, $329 for an iPhone 17 and $379 for a 17 Pro Max, $29 with AppleCare+, and independent shops at $190 to $280. |
| ThePricer | ThePricer lists Apple at $329 for an iPhone 17 and $379 for a 17 Pro Max, $29 with AppleCare+, and independent shops from $129 for older models. |
| iPhone Repair 4 Less | iPhone Repair 4 Less lists Apple at $329 for the iPhone 17 and $379 for the 17 Pro Max, and third party shops at $129 to $279. |
| iFixForU | iFixForU lists an iPhone 16 screen repair at $249 at iFixForU, $279 at Apple and $399.99 at uBreakiFix. |
What pushes the price up
| What | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Your model | The base iPhone 16 is $279 at Apple. Most 16 and 17 models are $329. The Pro Max models are $379. |
| AppleCare+ | $29 per screen repair, with the plan costing about $149 to $199 for two years. |
| Back glass | Rear glass is a separate $159 line at Apple, or a discounted combined price with the screen. |
| Where you go | Independent shops are $130 to $300 with aftermarket or pulled screens. uBreakiFix can cost more than Apple on some models. |
| Touch or display damage | A crack is a screen swap. Dead pixels or lost touch can mean a full display assembly. |
What the price includes
At Apple you get a genuine display, a new seal, and a 90 day warranty. Independent shops include a 90 day to 1 year warranty on the panel. Data stays on the phone. It does not include tax or extras the provider adds on the day.
Who charges this and how it is billed
Phone screens are fixed by Apple stores, Apple authorized providers, and independent shops. Apple and its providers charge a set price by model, and the price is shown before the work starts. Independent shops set their own prices and may use different parts. You pay when the repair is done. Prices usually leave out sales tax. If the shop finds more damage, like a bent frame, the bill can go up. AppleCare+ users pay a set fee per repair. Ask for a written quote and a warranty note before you leave your phone.
How to judge your quote
- Ask which exact phone model the price is for.
- Ask if the screen is genuine Apple or aftermarket.
- Ask how long the warranty is and what it covers.
- A fair quote includes the screen, labor and a test of touch and Face ID.
- Compare the total with the range above: $130 to $379 per screen for most people in 2026.
Ways to pay less
- If you already have AppleCare+, use it. $29 beats every other option.
- Get the screen fixed early. A hairline crack today is a dead touch panel next month.
- For a 2 to 4 year old phone, an independent shop at $130 to $200 is fair. For a new 17, Apple's genuine panel keeps Face ID and True Tone working.
- Compare the repair against a trade in. A $329 repair on a $600 used iPhone 17 still makes sense.
How we got these numbers
The range on this page comes from MagBak, ThePricer, iPhone Repair 4 Less and iFixForU. We opened each source page and read every number on it on October 7, 2026. Where the sources disagree, the table above shows each one so you can see the spread. These are planning ranges, not quotes. The written price you are given is the real price.
Common questions
How much does Apple charge for a cracked screen?
MagBak lists $279 for an iPhone 16 and $329 for an iPhone 17. The 17 Pro Max is $379.
How much is it with AppleCare+?
MagBak and ThePricer both list $29 per screen repair with AppleCare+.
Are third party shops cheaper?
Yes. iPhone Repair 4 Less lists third party shops at $129 to $279 for iPhone 17 models. Parts and warranty can differ from Apple.
Is a repair worth it or should I replace the phone?
For a newer phone, a repair at $329 is usually cheaper than a new one. For a very old phone, a new or used phone may make more sense.