How Much Does Apple TV Plus Cost?

How Much Does Apple TV+ Cost?

Apple TV+ offers critically acclaimed original content for $12.99 a month.

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Edited by other Updated Jun 18, 2026 13 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill Bill Negotiation: Get a Better Deal on Cable, Internet and More 7 Ways to Lower Your Cell Phone Bill 9 Ways to Lower Your Cable Bill Unlike some other major streaming services, Apple TV+ has carved out a niche by focusing on original programming. While viewers won’t find network TV shows, they’ll be treated to big-budget movies and award-winning series they can’t watch anywhere else. Apple TV+ also offers Major League Baseball games on “Friday Night Baseball.”

How much does Apple TV+ cost per month?

The base Apple TV+ cost is $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial, making it a lower-cost option among its many competitors. For this fee, viewers gain access to the platform’s full library of original series and movies. With Apple TV+, you can: Stream on to up to six devices at once. Watch content in 4K high definition without an additional fee. Enjoy ad-free programming. If you purchase a qualifying Apple device (such as an iPhone, iPad or the Apple TV streaming device), you’ll receive a free three-month subscription to Apple TV+. This subscription doesn’t require you to purchase any additional months of service, but the free trial will convert to a paid membership if you don’t cancel. Also, verified students on an Apple Music Student Plan get Apple TV+ for free. But note that Apple TV+ is only compatible with Apple devices and some streaming devices and smart TVs. Android users will have to stream content by opening a browser window.

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How much does Apple TV+ cost when bundling with Apple One?

If you’re an existing Apple user, you may be able to save some money by bundling. Apple One allows you to bundle Apple TV+ and as many as five additional Apple services in one package. Pricing tiers range from $19.95 to $37.95 per month, depending on the number of services provided and number of users on the account.

Does Apple TV+ allow password sharing?

Apple TV+ allows users to share with as many as five family members. The Apple One Family and Premier bundles allow users to share Apple’s other bundled apps. Parents can use parental controls to restrict access to content above a particular age rating. » MORE: How much do Peacock, Hulu, Disney+ and Netflix cost? » MORE

How does the cost of Apple TV+ fit your budget?

When budgeting, remember that entertainment is a nice-to-have but not essential service. Therefore, it falls into the "30" part of the 50/30/20 budget (50% of income going toward needs, 30% toward wants and 20% toward savings and debt paydown beyond the minimums). Finally, remember that some credit cards offer rewards on streaming services. This means you can save money while still enjoying the latest episode of “Presumed Innocent” and other Apple TV+ hits. Freelance writer Sarah Edwards contributed to this article. Freelance writer Sarah Edwards contributed to this article. Explore more on About the authors Mulka Lisa Mulka is a freelance writer specializing in personal finance content. With more than 15 years of writing experience, Lisa most recently authored a book on personal financial literacy and served as lead writer on the FDIC’s Money Smart for Young People program. She holds a bachelor’s in creative writing, and master’s degrees in written communication and in educational technology. Lisa lives with her husband and two children in Michigan, where she spends her free time teaching the next generation of writers at Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth. Tindall Tommy Tindall is a lead writer and content strategist covering how to make money — and how to keep it. He’s recorded and written about his experience testing popular gig jobs like driving for Uber, delivering with DoorDash and full-service shopping for Instacart. He loves making an extra buck, but laments the hours of awkward silence he endured as an Uber driver (never again). Cool kids might call him a content creator because he makes YouTube videos for the NerdWallet channel and app, but he himself is no longer very cool. Ask him about budgeting apps — he's tried most of them, but still prefers a good ole Google sheet to track spending. Then be sure to smash that “like” and “subscribe” button. Before NerdWallet, Tommy held decidedly more boring jobs at Fannie Mae and Booz Allen Hamilton. Today, he feels super privileged to write for you, the consumer. Published in What Is the Best Streaming Service for You? How to Choose By Kate Ashford, WMS™, Cara Smith, Lisa Mulka How Much Does Netflix Cost, and Is It Worth It? By Lisa Mulka, Laura McMullen How Much Does YouTube Premium Cost? By Amanda Barroso, Lisa Mulka How Much is Hulu? By Lisa Mulka