PlayStation 5 owners can now sign up to Apple TV+ and watch all the movies and shows included with the subscription for free for six months.
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Apple TV Plus, stylized as Apple TV+, is a subscription streaming service that offers access to a variety of popular shows and movies. Unlike Netflix and many other streaming services, Apple TV Plus is entirely populated with Apple Originals. In other words, shows and movies that are produced and distributed by Apple. Even though this does mean the catalog is more limited when compared to other streaming services, it is considered to be a library full of high quality content.
Apple TV Plus FAQs
How much is Apple TV Plus?
Apple TV Plus costs $4.99 per month. As this is the price for an ad-free subscription, there’s no option to upgrade to a more expensive plan. However, there are options to save on the cost. For example, the annual Apple TV Plus plan costs $49.99, resulting in a saving of $9.98 over the course of a full year. Some homes may even find they are eligible for a free Apple TV Plus subscription if they’ve recently purchased a new Apple device. Exactly how long they will get for free, depends on the device and when it was purchased.
When did Apple TV Plus launch?
Apple TV Plus first launched in November 2019 in the United States. This was somewhat of a limited launch considering the catalog of content at the time was fairly limited. However, the catalog has since been built out and continues to have new content added regularly. In spite of the increase in content, the price of the subscription has always remained exactly the same.
Which devices is Apple TV Plus available on?
As to be expected with an Apple service, Apple TV Plus is available on nearly all of Apple’s hardware devices. This means the service can be accessed on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, and Apple TV. In addition, Apple TV+ is also available on other platforms and devices within the Apple TV app. Non-Apple compatible platforms include:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Android TV (select TVs)
- Chromecast with Google TV
- LG TV
- Nvidia Shield TV
- Panasonic TV
- PlayStation 4 & 5
- Roku
- Samsung TV
- Sony TV
- Vizio TV
Xbox (newer models)
What’s the difference between Apple TV+ and Apple TV?
Apple TV Plus is a subscription-based streaming service that consumers have to pay for each month. Apple TV is very different. In contrast, Apple TV is an app that houses everything TV-related. For example, Apple TV Plus is accessed directly within the Apple TV app along with other premium services, the ability to rent or buy movies, and much more. For reference, there is also another Apple TV, but this is Apple’s streaming player. Essentially, the Apple TV app comes preinstalled on the Apple TV player and provides access to the Apple TV Plus subscription service after signing up.
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