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Apple Music vs Apple TV+

Apple Music logo

Apple Music

Software

All the ways you love music. All in one place.

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Software

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Apple Music individual plan discount pricing (3 months for $1.99) applies only to new subscribers, then rises to $11.99 per month; Apple TV+ standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Music covers Music streaming, Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Apple Music and Apple TV+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Apple Music and Apple TV+ differ
AttributeApple MusicApple TV+
Starting price$10.99/month$9.99/month
PlatformsIos, Macos, Windows, Android, WebIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web
Founded20152019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Apple Music

  • Music streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Spatial Audio
  • Lossless audio
  • Curated playlists
  • Radio stations
  • Music discovery
  • Cross-device sync

Only in Apple TV+

  • Apple Originals
  • 4K HDR
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Family sharing
  • Downloads
  • Apple devices
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles

Both cover

  • Apple ID security
  • Family sharing controls
  • Ios support
  • Macos support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Apple Music

  • Music listeningnot Apple TV+
  • Music discoverynot Apple TV+
  • Playlist creationnot Apple TV+
  • Offline listeningnot Apple TV+
  • Family entertainment

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Apple Music
  • Family entertainment

Both are used for family entertainment, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Apple Music

  • Individual plan discount pricing (3 months for $1.99) applies only to new subscribers, then rises to $11.99 per month

Apple TV+

  • Standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple Music

$10.99/month
  • Individual$10.99/month
    • 100+ million songs
    • Ad-free listening
    • Offline downloads
  • Family$16.99/month
    • Up to 6 accounts
    • Individual profiles
    • Parental controls

Apple TV+

$9.99/month
  • Apple TV+$9.99/month
    • All originals
    • 4K HDR
    • 6 family members

Which should you pick?

Choose Apple Music if

  • You need music streaming.
  • You work on Ios, Macos, Windows, Android, Web.
  • You also want offline downloads.
Apple Music review

Choose Apple TV+ if

  • You need apple originals.
  • You work on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
  • You also want 4k hdr.
Apple TV+ review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Music or Apple TV+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Music starts at $10.99/month and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Music or Apple TV+?
Apple Music starts at $10.99/month and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month.
Does Apple Music or Apple TV+ run on more platforms?
Apple Music runs on Ios, Macos, Windows, Android, Web. Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
What is Apple Music best used for?
Apple Music is most often used for music listening, music discovery, playlist creation, offline listening. Of those, music listening and music discovery are not what Apple TV+ is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Music do that Apple TV+ cannot?
Apple Music covers Music streaming, Offline downloads, Spatial Audio, Lossless audio. Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Both handle Apple ID security, Family sharing controls, Ios support, Macos support.
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