Apple TV+
Streaming Video
$9.99/month
Monthly. Premium originals only — Severance, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Slow Horses
Streaming Video head-to-head
Apple TV+ vs Max
Side-by-side comparison of Apple TV+ and Max subscription plans, pricing, and features.
Apple TV+from $9.99/mo
Maxfrom $9.99/mo
Monthly difference$7.00
Plan comparison
Default plan pricing at a glance
Max
Streaming Video
$16.99/month
Standard. HBO originals, prestige drama, Warner Bros films, CNN, Discovery content
Feature matrix
Key differences between Apple TV+ and Max
| Detail | Apple TV+Monthly | MaxStandard |
|---|---|---|
| Default plan | Monthly | Standard |
| Monthly price | $9.99 | $16.99 |
| Annual cost | $99.00 | $169.99 |
| Plans available | 1 | 3 |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Annual option | Yes | Yes |
Apple TV+ is $7.00/mo cheaper on the default plan. That is $84.00 saved per year.
Apple TV+ plans
All Apple TV+ plans
Monthly
$9.99/mo4K + HDR • 6 streams
- 4K + HDR
- 6 streams
- Downloads
- Family sharing
Max plans
All Max plans
Basic with Ads
$9.99/mo1080p • 2 streams
- Full HD 1080p
- 2 simultaneous streams
- Max originals and HBO catalog
Standard
$16.99/mo1080p • Downloads
- Full HD 1080p
- 2 simultaneous streams
- Up to 30 downloads
- Live sports included
Premium
$20.99/mo4K + Dolby Atmos • 4 streams
- 4K UHD + Dolby Vision / HDR10 where available
- 4 simultaneous streams
- Up to 100 downloads
- Live sports included
FAQs
Common questions about Apple TV+ vs Max
Is Apple TV+ or Max cheaper?
Apple TV+ is $7.00 per month cheaper on the default plan (Monthly at $9.99/mo). Over a year, that is $84.00 in savings.
What are the main differences between Apple TV+ and Max?
Apple TV+: Premium originals only — Severance, Ted Lasso, The Morning Show, Slow Horses Max: HBO originals, prestige drama, Warner Bros films, CNN, Discovery content
Can I try Apple TV+ and Max for free?
Apple TV+: 7-day free trial. 3 months free with Apple device purchase.. Max: Check the official page for trial availability.
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