Apple TV Plus Subscription: Cost, Plans, And What’s Included

In November 2019, the Apple TV Plus subscription launched and offered streaming enthusiasts a new, fresh platform to watch an abundance of original movies, shows, documentaries, and specials. In the years since its launch, the service has only gotten bigger and better with Apple TV Plus shows like Ted Lasso and Severance taking home multiple Emmys and the coming-of-age drama CODA becoming the first movie from a streaming service to take home Best Picture at the Academy Awards, with The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse winning for Best Animated Short the year after.

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If that isn't an incentive to get an Apple TV Plus subscription, our guide explains cost, trials, and the movies and shows you can watch on Apple TV Plus, one of the best streaming services there is.

Apple TV Plus: $9.99 $2.99 A Month For First 3 Months
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The Apple TV Plus Subscription Plan And Price

Compared to most streaming services, the Apple TV Plus subscription offers a rather simple plan, in that it has one price to enjoy all the content, with no ads, 4K resolutions, and the ability to stream on up to six devices simultaneously.

Starting from $9.99 per month, all new subscribers get a 7-day Apple Plus free trial.

You can also save 15% a year by signing up to its annual plan where you'll prepay $99.99 for the next 12 months. This isn't available at sign-up, but if you go into your 'Subscription' settings on your phone, you can opt to pay annually and get the saving.

Here are the current plans and prices around the world:

You can also bundle your Apple TV Plus subscription with AppleOne, which allows you to pick up to six Apple services into a single plan ranging from $25.95 to $37.95 per month. With this, you can choose from Apple Music, Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, iCloud+, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+.

You Can Get A Free Three Month Apple TV Plus Subscription By Purchasing An Eligible Apple Device

If you've recently purchased an eligible Apple device, or you're planning to in the near future, you may be eligible for a three-month Apple TV Plus free trial. All you have to do is go to the Apple TV app on your new device within three months of purchasing it and follow the prompts. Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying all the great offerings of Apple TV+ without spending an extra dime. Alternatively, get the standard 7-day trial, or read in our dedicated guide about other ways to claim a free trial.

Subscribe To Apple TV Plus And Access Its Library Of Great Original Movies And Shows

Ever since its launch, Apple TV Plus has been the home to some of the best original shows like the soon-to-be-returning Ted Lasso, Severance, and Roar, as well as great movies like Swan Song, The Tragedy of Macbeth, The Banker and more. Apple TV Plus was even home to one of the best documentaries of 2020 with its phenomenal Beastie Boys Story. But the list of the best Apple TV Plus movies continues to grow and become diverse with each passing month.

Apple TV Plus Is Also The Streaming Home Of Charlie Brown

In October 2020, Apple TV Plus drew the ire of thousands of parents after it was announced that the streaming service would be the only place you could watch the various Peanuts holiday specials like It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, and A Charlie Brown Christmas. And while the special did in fact end up being broadcast on TV, the platform remains the streaming home of most of those beloved Charlie Brown classics.

In addition to giving you access to classic holiday specials like It’s Christmastime Again, Charlie Brown, the streaming service is also the home of all the new programs like The Snoopy Show, Peanuts in Space: Secrets of Apollo 10, and the 2021 documentary Who Are You, Charlie Brown?. And while some of the other Charlie Brown movies are on services like Paramount Plus and Disney Plus, you will have to turn to Apple TV Plus to see the latest Peanuts adventures.

You Can Now Watch Live Sports With An Apple TV Plus Subscription

It was only just a few years ago when the idea of watching live sports on a streaming service seemed like something that would never happen. Well, it’s now become a reality with platforms like Paramount Plus, Peacock, and Hulu giving subscribers access to games throughout the week. And now Apple TV Plus has gotten in on the fun. Throughout the regular MLB season, the service hosts “Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV Plus” a weekly double-header that streams exclusively on the platform.

In addition to the live games (which can also be watched on replay upon completion), Apple TV Plus also provides subscribers with highlights of games throughout the week, expert analysis, classic games, and documentaries about iconic World Series matchups and other achievements on and off the field.

What Devices Can I Access My Apple TV Plus Subscription On?

Now that you know what you can watch on Apple TV+, you are probably wondering where you can check out those movies, shows, and documentaries. For starters, you can access the platform on any Apple phone, tablet with the latest version of iOS, Mac computers, and Apple TV 3rd generation and newer. Many smart TVs will allow you to watch Apple TV+ as well as Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and Android and Google streaming boxes. The service is also available on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 (remember the free six-month trial mentioned earlier), as well as Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

Check out the full list of Apple TV+ supported devices.

You Can Access Your iTunes Movie Purchases And Rentals Through The Apple TV+ App

Another really cool thing about the Apple TV+ app is the fact that it is connected to your iTunes account, meaning you can access all of your purchased titles in the same place. You can also purchase new movies and rentals through the app, which makes it incredibly easy to bounce between the various functions. And yeah, this is more to do with the app, as opposed to the streaming service, but it is still something that you should know about the service if you're considering signing up.

Hopefully all of this helps you decide if an Apple TV+ subscription is worth adding to your collection of streaming services, especially with all those 2025 movies that will call the service home in the coming months. And don't forget about the 2025 TV schedule with all those upcoming Apple TV+ shows.