Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year in the United States
Apple TV+ is a streaming service run by Apple that shows films, television series, and documentaries. The monthly subscription is $9.99, and if you pay annually upfront, the cost is $99 per year — which works out to about $8.25 per month. Both options give you the same access to the full library.
The price is the same whether you watch on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV device, or a web browser. You can stream on up to six devices at the same time with one account, though only one person can watch at a time on each device.
Pricing varies by country. In Canada, the monthly cost is CAD $7.99 or CAD $79 per year. In the United Kingdom, it is £6.99 per month or £69 per year. If you live outside the United States, check Apple's website for your region to see the exact price in your currency.
Key Takeaways
- Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month or $99 per year in the US, with no difference in what you watch between the two payment options.
- The price is the same across all devices — phone, tablet, computer, or television — and one account works on up to six devices.
- Pricing differs by country, so your cost depends on where you live and which currency your Apple account uses.
- Apple sometimes includes free trial periods or discounts for people who buy certain Apple devices, so check your account settings if you own an iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
What comes with an Apple TV+ subscription
Your subscription gives you access to all Apple TV+ original shows and films. This includes series like Severance, Ted Lasso, and The Morning Show, plus films like CODA and Killers of the Flower Moon. New content is added regularly, though Apple does not publish a fixed schedule for releases.
You can download shows and films to watch offline on your phone or tablet. This is useful if you travel or have unreliable internet. Downloaded content stays on your device until you delete it or your subscription ends.
The service does not include ads. Every show and film plays without commercial breaks, regardless of which payment plan you choose.
How to pay for Apple TV+
You can sign up through the Apple TV app on any Apple device, through Apple's website, or through your Apple account settings. You will need an Apple ID and a payment method — a credit card, debit card, or Apple Gift Card.
If you have a family sharing plan set up on your Apple account, you can share your Apple TV+ subscription with up to five other family members. Each person gets their own profile and recommendations, and the subscription still costs the same.
You can also subscribe through a bundle. Apple offers a package called Apple One that combines Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+ storage at a lower total price than buying each separately. The bundle costs $16.95 per month for the basic version in the US, though pricing varies by country and by which services you include.
Free trials and discounts
Apple TV+ does not currently offer a free trial period to new subscribers in most regions. However, if you buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV device, you may receive three months of Apple TV+ at no cost. Check your account settings after purchase — Apple automatically adds the credit if you are may be able to access.
Some wireless carriers and internet providers also bundle Apple TV+ with their plans. Verizon, for example, has offered free Apple TV+ to certain customers. Contact your provider to ask whether this is available to you.
If you already subscribe and want to pause your account, you can cancel at any time. You will keep access until the end of your current billing period, and you can restart whenever you want.
How Apple TV+ compares to other streaming services
Other major streaming services have different price points. Netflix's basic plan starts at $6.99 per month but does not include high-definition video; the standard plan is $15.49 per month. Disney+ costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. Hulu is $7.99 per month with ads or $14.99 without ads. These prices are current in the US but change over time and vary by country.
Apple TV+ has fewer total titles than Netflix or Disney+, but it focuses on original content rather than licensed shows and films from other studios. Whether that matters depends on what you want to watch.
Some people subscribe to multiple services. Others rotate between them — subscribing to one for a few months, then canceling and switching to another. There is no penalty for canceling, so you can test whether the content is worth the cost to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share my Apple TV+ subscription with people outside my household?
Family sharing is limited to people in your family group on your Apple account. If you want to share with someone who is not part of your family group, they would need their own subscription. Apple's terms of service do not allow sharing login credentials with people outside your household.
What happens to my subscription if I cancel?
You keep access to Apple TV+ through the end of your current billing period. After that, you lose access to all content. If you restart your subscription later, you start a new billing cycle at the current price — you do not get a refund for the time you were not subscribed.
Does Apple TV+ work on non-Apple devices?
Yes. You can watch on Android phones and tablets, Windows computers, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung smart TVs, and through a web browser at tv.apple.com. The subscription price is the same regardless of which device you use.
Is there a student discount for Apple TV+?
Apple TV+ is not discounted for students on its own. However, if you are a student, you may be may be able to access for Apple Music at a reduced price, and some Apple One bundles include Apple TV+ at a lower total cost than buying services separately.
Can I change my payment method after I subscribe?
Yes. Go to your Apple account settings, find your subscription, and update your payment information. You can switch between credit cards, debit cards, or Apple Gift Cards at any time.