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

Apple TV consistently has some of the best programming of all of the streamers. Shows like Ted Lasso, Severance, Pluribus, and Shrinking are just scratching the surface of all the streamer has to offer, plus more on the 2026 TV schedule, like Margo's Got Money Troubles. An Apple TV subscription is really one of the best deals in the streaming world right now.

Not only do you get all those great shows, but there are also Academy Award-nominated movies like F1, The Lost Bus, which were both up for awards at the 98 Oscars. The streamer is also home to original movies like Eternity, Highest 2 Lowest, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Best Picture-winner Coda. It's really an embarrassment of riches.

However, one thing that’s pretty noticeable these days is that you don’t hear a lot of people talking about Apple TV, as though they’re waiting until Ted Lasso Season 4 debuts. That said, we thought it’d be best to break down everything there is to know about an Apple TV subscription, including its price, its perks, and some other interesting information about the robust streaming platform.

The Apple TV Subscription Plan And Price

An Apple TV subscription offers a rather simple plan, in that it has one price to enjoy all the content, with no ads, 4K resolution, and the ability to stream on up to six devices simultaneously. This one plan runs $12.99 per month, but all new subscribers get a 7-day Apple+ free trial.

You can also save 15% a year by signing up for 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 savings.

Here are the current plans and prices around the world:

You can also bundle your Apple TV subscription with AppleOne, which allows you to pick up to six Apple services into a single plan ranging from $19.95 to $37.95 per month. With this, you can choose from Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Arcade, iCloud+, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+.

You Can Get A Free Three Month Apple TV 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 free trial. 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.

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

The big debut coming in 2026 is Ted Lasso Season 4. While I'm as excited about that as anyone, there is always something good to watch on Apple TV. Silo Season 3 is also coming this summer, and Star City, the spinoff of the excellent show For All Mankind, will be here in May. Then all the shows might not have new seasons in 2026, but you can rewatch or catch up on instant classics like Pluribus and Severance.

Apple TV Is Also The Streaming Home Of Charlie Brown

In October 2020, Apple TV 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. The special did, in fact, end up being broadcast on TV, but the platform remains the streaming home of most of those beloved 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?.

Apple TV Offers Subscribers Live Sports

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+, Peacock, and even Netflix giving subscribers access to live sports, either weekly or for special events. Apple TV is right up with the rest of the competition in this regard.

For the past few seasons, Apple TV has hosted an MLB doubleheader every Friday night with two exclusive matchups each week. However, that’s nothing compared to the streamer’s incredible MLS offerings. Anyone with a subscription can watch weekly matchups and detailed analysis before and after, but those who opt for the MLS Season Pass can watch every game throughout the season with no blackout restrictions.

For American racing fans, Apple TV is now the exclusive home of F1 in the United States. Every race will be available live, along with all the practice sessions and qualifying each race weekend. There is no better way to get into the middle of the racing action.

Apple TV Has Great Accessibility Features

On top of having some of the best shows right now, Apple TV boasts several accessibility features that make the streaming experience easy for everyone. With closed captions and subtitles in a variety of languages, audio descriptions, and a lot of nifty features where you can make adjustments to the contrast, motion, and other settings.

You Can Download Movies And Shows For Offline Viewing

Long gone are the days of loading the family van up with VHS tapes for those long drives on vacation. With Apple TV, you can simply download your favorite original shows and movies to your mobile device and watch when you don’t have wifi or service at all. There’s a download button next to the various titles on the Apple TV app, which will send your selected movies and shows to the library tab. From there, watch away.

Unlike other streaming services, Apple TV titles can be downloaded to your Apple Vision PRO VR headset, making for a highly immersive and one-of-a-kind viewing experience. Check out the full download instructions on the Apple TV support page.

What Devices Can I Access My Apple TV 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. 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.

How To Cancel An Apple TV Subscription

Getting rid of a subscription is never fun to do, but it’s unfortunately a common thing in today’s world. If, for one reason or another, you have to trim your subscriptions, and Apple TV becomes the latest to go, here’s how you can cancel your membership in a few easy steps:

• Go to the Apple TV website
• Click on the Account icon at the top right corner of the screen
• Find the Subscriptions section (this is about halfway down the page) and click on the Manage link
• Click on the Apple TV subscription in the Active section.
• Click on Cancel Subscription
• Scroll down the screen (past the offers), and click on Cancel Subscription

Hopefully, all of this helps you decide if an Apple TV subscription is worth adding to your collection of streaming services.