How much does apple tv cost each month

Apple TV Plus is the flagship streaming service that was, unsurprisingly, launched by Apple to ensure it wasn't left out of the ever-growing streaming market.  With it, the tech company best known for creating the iPhone and computers moved into the entertainment business in a big way. 

While Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video have been around for a long time now, the streaming revolution has really taken off in the last handful of years with the emergence of streaming platforms like BritBox, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Peacock, and Apple TV Plus.

Apple TV Plus is a bit different from some of those other services, though, as it does not rely on a library of classic TV shows and movies. Instead, Apple's streaming service is entirely built upon an offering of exclusive, original TV shows and movies, with new things to watch coming along roughly every single month. 

Below we break down everything that you need to know about Apple TV Plus, from what’s on it to how much it costs and how you can start watching.

How much does Apple TV Plus cost?

As of October 24, Apple TV Plus saw its first price increase, with the monthly fee rising from $4.99 per month to $6.99 per month in the US, with comparable price increases taking place internationally as well.

The price is effective immediately for new subscribers, while current subscribers will see the increase reflected in their next monthly billing statement (though you should be getting a 30 day notice for it). 

While Apple TV Plus is now more expensive than previously comparable ad-supported versions of Peacock Premium and Paramount Plus, except there still aren't any ads on Apple TV Plus.

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Aside from a basic Apple TV Plus subscription, there's also the option to bundle Apple TV Plus as part of an Apple One subscription (which also saw a price increase of $2 for individual accounts and $3 for family accounts).

Apple One is a package that allows consumers to bundle an Apple TV Plus subscription with up to five other Apple services (between Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud Plus, Apple News Plus and Apple Fitness Plus) in a single monthly subscription. 

There are three different Apple One packages (opens in new tab), but all three of them include Apple TV Plus. Pricing for the cheapest option starts at $16.95 per month, but the more expensive Family and Premier plans offer additional Apple Services and include the option of sharing your subscription with up to five other people. 

If you're already subscribed to some of Apple's other services but want to pick up Apple TV Plus too, it's definitely worth considering whether an Apple One package might be right for you. 

Whichever way you subscribe, you can cancel an Apple TV Plus can cancel their Apple TV Plus subscription at any time.

Is there an Apple TV Plus free trial?

If you aren't sure whether you want to commit to another subscription, Apple offers new subscribers a seven-day free trial for Apple TV Plus for new customers. If you're in the market for a new phone or computer, you can get a longer free trial of the service if you purchase a new Apple device. If you pick up an iPhone, iPad, Mac computer, or other Apple hardware, you'll get three months of Apple TV Plus access for free (opens in new tab) from now until October 31, 2022.

Do remember that a paid subscription will automatically start at the conclusion of these longer trial periods unless you cancel your plan beforehand. 

Students should also note that anyone with an Apple Music Student Plan gets Apple TV Plus for free.

What's on Apple TV Plus?

Ultimately, the most important thing to consider (besides the price) when it comes to picking up a new streaming service is what's available to watch. Luckily, Apple TV Plus has a solid range to choose from.

As we mentioned above, the Apple TV Plus library is a little different from most other streaming services, as it's comprised entirely of original content. To compensate for the lack of classic programming, Apple has splashed a lot of cash on developing original content and acquiring titles to serve as Apple TV Plus exclusives, including gripping dramas, hilarious comedies, fascinating documentaries, and fun kids shows. 

When Apple TV Plus first launched in November 2019, the selection was a little thin. Since then, the offering has grown significantly, and a decent number of Apple TV Plus's shows and movies have become big hits. 

Recent big hitters include the psychological thriller series, Severance, Best Picture winner, CODA, spy drama Slow Horses, Cooper Raiff's Cha Cha Real Smooth, sci-fi drama For All Mankind and warm-hearted comedy Ted Lasso, which is arguably the service's most well-known series so far.

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Here's a full list of everything that's available to watch on Apple TV Plus right now.

  • 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
  • Acapulco 
  • The Afterparty
  • Amazing Stories
  • Bad Sisters 
  • Becoming You
  • The Big Conn
  • Black Bird
  • Calls
  • Carpool Karaoke: The Series
  • Central Park
  • Dear ...
  • Defending Jacob
  • Dickinson
  • Dr. Brain
  • Doug Unplugs
  • Earth at Night
  • El Deafo
  • The Essex Serpent
  • For All Mankind
  • Foundation
  • Five Days at Memorial
  • Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
  • Fraggle Rock: Rock On!
  • Get Rolling With Otis
  • Ghostwriter
  • Greatness Code
  • Gutsy
  • Harriet the Spy
  • Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show
  • Helpsters
  • Home
  • Home Before Dark
  • Invasion
  • The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey
  • Lincoln's Dilemma
  • The Line
  • Lisey's Story
  • Little America
  • Little Voice
  • The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball
  • Long Way Up
  • Loot
  • Losing Alice
  • Lovely Little Farm
  • Make or Break
  • The Me You Can't See
  • The Morning Show
  • The Mosquito Coast
  • Mr. Corman
  • Mythic Quest
  • Now and Then
  • Oprah Talks COVID-19
  • Oprah's Book Club
  • The Oprah Conversation
  • Pachinko
  • Physical
  • Pinecone & Pony
  • Prehistoric Planet
  • The Problem With Jon Stewart
  • Puppy Place
  • Roar
  • Schmigadoon!
  • See
  • Servant
  • Severance
  • Shantaram
  • Shining Girls
  • The Shrink Next Door
  • Slow Horses
  • Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne
  • Snoopy in Space
  • Stillwater
  • The Snoopy Show
  • Surface
  • Suspicion
  • Swagger
  • Ted Lasso
  • Tehran
  • The Essex Serpent
  • They Call Me Magic
  • Tiny World
  • To Mom (And Dad), With Love
  • Truth Be Told
  • Trying
  • Visible: Out on Television
  • Watch the Sound With Mark Ronson
  • WeCrashed
  • Wolfboy and the Everything Factory

And here are some of the shows that are awaiting release:

  • Best Foot Forward
  • Hijack
  • Masters Of The Air
  • Speed Racer
  • Surfside Girls
  • Life by Ella

Apple TV Plus has also a number of Apple TV Plus original films, including:

  • 'Twas the fight Before Christmas
  • 9/11: Inside the President's War Room
  • The Banker
  • Beastie Boys Story
  • Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry
  • Blush
  • Boys State
  • Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You
  • CODA
  • Cha Cha Real Smooth
  • Cherry
  • Come From Away
  • Dads
  • The Elephant Queen
  • Fathom
  • Finch
  • Fireball: Visitors from Darker Worlds
  • Greyhound
  • Hala
  • Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth
  • It's the Small Things, Charlie Brown
  • Luck
  • Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
  • Mariah's Christmas: The Magic Continues
  • On the Rocks
  • Palmer
  • Raymond & Ray
  • Sidney
  • The Sky is Everywhere
  • Spirited
  • Swan Song
  • The Greatest Beer Run Ever
  • The Tragedy of Macbeth
  • The Velvet Underground
  • The Year Earth Changed
  • Who Are You, Charlie Brown
  • Wolfwalkers

Upcoming Apple TV Plus original movies include:

  • Argylle
  • Killers of the Flower Moon

It should also be noted that Apple TV Plus is the streaming home for the Peanuts cartoons. In addition to Snoopy in Space and The Snoopy Show, this includes the classic Peanuts holiday specials. 

After a bit of a controversy with viewers complaining that the classic Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas episodes would be removed from broadcast in favor for Apple TV Plus, the streaming service announced that in addition to offering the holiday specials to its subscribers, all of the holiday classics would air once on PBS around their respective holidays as well as being made available for free to all interested viewers for a limited time on Apple TV. 

How can I watch Apple TV Plus?

So you've decided to pick up an Apple TV Plus subscription... now where can you watch it? Apple TV Plus is available through the Apple TV app, which is available on all Apple devices. Subscribers can open the Apple TV app, click or tap Apple TV Plus and start watching the available TV shows and movies.

Apple TV Plus is also available on a number of streaming platforms, smart TVs and AirPlay-enabled TVs with the Apple TV app.

Here is the specific breakdown of what devices support Apple TV Plus:

  • Amazon Fire TV
  • Apple TV
  • Google TV
  • Hisense Smart TV
  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • LG Smart TV
  • Mac
  • Panasonic Smart TV
  • PlayStation
  • Roku
  • Samsung Smart TV
  • Sony Smart TV
  • Vizio Smart TV
  • Xbox
  • Xfinity/Sky devices (X1, Flex, XClass, Sky Glass and Sky Q)

Subscribers can also download Apple TV Plus content to an Apple device to watch them anywhere with or without a Wi-Fi connection.

Where is Apple TV Plus available?

Apple TV Plus is currently available in 107 countries around the world, including the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, Ireland and many more. You can find the full list below: 

How can I get Apple TV for free?

Turn on your new Apple device and sign in with your Apple ID..
Open the Apple TV app. Make sure your device is running the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, tvOS, or macOS..
The offer should be presented immediately after launching the app. ... .
Tap 'Enjoy 3 Months Free' and you're done!.

What does the Apple TV subscription include?

Apple TV+ is a streaming service featuring Apple Originals — award-winning series, compelling dramas, groundbreaking documentaries, kids' entertainment, comedies, and more — with new Apple Originals added every month.

Is Apple TV worth the subscription?

Apple TV+ is worth it for cord-cutters looking to keep costs low. It's worth it for families looking for high-quality, original entertainment that everyone can enjoy. And it's the perfect option for someone who wants to try a streamer that isn't a part of the big three (Hulu, Netflix, and Disney+).

What is the monthly cost of Apple TV?

How much does Apple TV Plus cost? Apple TV Plus launched in November 2019 for $4.99 a month in the US, with a seven-day free trial. However, in October 2022, the company raised the price of the service by $2, to $6.99 a month, or $69.99 for a full year.