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Apple TV+ pricing (2026)
Apple TV+ starts at $12.99/mo (Apple TV+), across 1 plans. Best for Apple ecosystem households (covers 6 members under one sub). Every figure links to Apple TV+'s own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $12.99/mo (Apple TV+) · 36% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No · 7-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: Apple ecosystem households (covers 6 members under one sub); Prestige TV viewers wanting ad-free originals only; Formula 1 fans in the US (exclusive 2026 rights); MLB Friday Night Baseball viewers; Annual plan buyers (36% discount — largest annual savings % in the category)
Apple TV+ plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple TV+ | $12.99 | −36% | flat | Single ad-free tier; 4K HDR with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, Apple Originals plus live sports (MLS, Friday Night Baseball), offline downloads, Family Sharing for up to 6 members. Annual $99.99/yr (~$56 savings vs monthly). | dealnews.com |
Last verified 2026-06-13. https://www.dealnews.com/features/apple-tv/price/ (2026 pricing guide; single ad-free tier with monthly and annual rates; reflects the August 2025 increase from $9.99 to $12.99)
Capabilities
Integrations: Apple One bundle (Individual from $19.95/mo — includes Music, Arcade, iCloud+), Apple Music Student Plan — Apple TV+ included free at $5.99/mo, New Apple device promo — 3 months free with iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV 4K purchase, Xfinity StreamSaver bundle (with Netflix and Peacock at $18/mo), Peacock bundle partnership ($14.99/mo for both), Apple Intelligence / Siri integration for voice navigation, SharePlay — watch together via FaceTime.
Key features: 100% ad-free — every plan, every title; 4K HDR + Dolby Vision + Dolby Atmos on all original content; Family Sharing for up to 6 members at no extra cost; Award-winning originals — Severance, Silo, Foundation, The Morning Show, Ted Lasso; Friday Night Baseball — 2 weekly MLB games during season (included); Formula 1 — exclusive streaming starting 2026, U.S. only (included); MLS — all matches available via MLS Season Pass (separate fee, discounted); SharePlay — synchronized viewing with FaceTime; Apple Intelligence integration for Siri-based navigation.
Plan limits: 6 family members via Family Sharing at no extra cost (single subscription); Simultaneous stream count not publicly specified; Offline downloads available on mobile devices; Only Apple Originals content — no licensed third-party library; MLS Season Pass requires separate fee (discounted for TV+ subscribers).
Frequently asked questions
How much does Apple TV+ cost?
Apple TV+ starts at $12.99/mo (Apple TV+); it has 1 published plans. Verified 2026-06-13.
Is Apple TV+ cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Apple TV+ publishes a 36% discount for paying annually (on the Apple TV+ plan). Verified 2026-06-13.
What are cheaper alternatives to Apple TV+?
Cheaper streaming video than Apple TV+ (entry $12.99/mo) include Netflix at $8.99/mo, Paramount+ at $8.99/mo, Amazon Prime Video at $8.99/mo. Verified 2026-06-13.
Does Apple TV+ support HIPAA?
Apple TV+ HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: —. GDPR: —.
Does Apple TV+ have a free plan?
Apple TV+ free tier: No; 7-day free trial.
Apple TV+ vs alternatives
Cheaper streaming video alternatives
- Disney+ from $11.99/mo
- Hulu from $11.99/mo
- HBO Max from $10.99/mo
- Netflix from $8.99/mo
- Paramount+ from $8.99/mo
- Amazon Prime Video from $8.99/mo