Apple TV review

Apple TV is the outlier here: it has no ad tier at all. Apple lists one monthly price, $14.99 after a free 7-day trial, and the subscription covers up to six people through Family Sharing. New Apple device buyers get 3 months free if they redeem within 90 days, and Apple One bundles start at $21.95 a month. The catalog is built around Apple Original series and films, with Formula 1 races, MLS matches and Friday Night Baseball streaming live at no extra cost. It plays in the Apple TV app on Apple and Android devices, smart TVs and streaming sticks. The weakness for a household budgeting by the hour is library size: Apple's pitch is exclusives rather than a deep licensed back catalog, so it pairs best with a broader service. Apple also sells Apple TV with Peacock for $17.99 a month. The Apple TV app holds 4.8 stars from 1.9 million ratings on the US App Store.

Who it is for

Viewers who refuse ads and want one family plan

Price

$14.99 per month after a free 7-day trial; no ad tier; included in Apple One from $21.95.

A monthly subscription is just $14.99 per month after a free 7-day trial.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 12, 2026.

Key features

• Apple Original shows and films with no ads
• Live Formula 1 races, MLS matches and Friday Night Baseball at no extra cost
• Family Sharing lets one subscription cover up to six people
• Apple TV and Peacock bundle for $17.99 a month
• 3 months free with a new Apple device, redeemed within 90 days

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: No ads on any Apple Original
• Strength: One subscription covers up to six people
• Strength: Free 7-day trial for new subscribers
• Weakness: No cheaper ad-supported plan
• Weakness: Catalog is mostly Apple Originals rather than a large licensed library
• Weakness: Highest starting price in this list at $14.99

Key facts

• Price: $14.99 per month
• Ads: None on Apple Originals
• Family sharing: Up to six people
• Free trial: 7 days
• App Store rating: 4.8 from 1.9M ratings

Where it ranks

Apple TV is No. 9 in our Best Video Streaming Services verdict.