Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is an all-originals service with no ads, a small but highly rated catalogue and the best picture quality of any major streamer.
- Brand
- Apple
- Category
- Streaming Services
- Released
- 2019
- Price
- $12.99
- VersusAnything Score
- 60/100
Key features
- No ads on any plan
- Highest bitrate 4K Dolby Vision
- Up to 6 simultaneous streams
Best for viewers who prefer a few excellent shows to a huge catalogue.
Apple TV+ specifications
| Ad-supported plan | No ad tier |
|---|---|
| Cheapest ad-free plan (USD/month) | $12.99 |
| Free trial | 7 days (3 months with new Apple devices) |
| Max resolution | 4K Dolby Vision and Atmos |
| Simultaneous streams (ad-free tier) | 6 |
| Offline downloads | Yes |
| Library size (approx. US titles) | 300 |
| Flagship originals | Severance, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, Silo |
| Owned by | Apple |
Score breakdown
- Overall (100%)
Scored against every streaming service in our database using the streaming services weighting.
Pros and cons
Pros
- No ads on any plan
- Highest bitrate 4K Dolby Vision
- Up to 6 simultaneous streams
- Strong overall score (60/100 within streaming services)
Cons
- No weak scoring group in its category
Compare Apple TV+ against
Alternatives to Apple TV+
- Netflix 47/100
- Disney+ 53/100
- Hulu 20/100
- Max (HBO Max) 33/100
- Amazon Prime Video 87/100
Sources
- Apple TV+: Apple official (manufacturer)
Specifications last verified: 2026-10-01. Prices are launch or official list prices in US dollars unless stated. See our sources and data policy.