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Apple Music vs ESPN+

Apple Music logo

Apple Music

Software

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

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
ESPN+ logo

ESPN+

Software

Stream live sports, original shows, and exclusive content

From
$10.99/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; ESPN+ the App Store listing states the ESPN app offers two paid tiers, ESPN Select which includes ESPN+ only, and ESPN Unlimited which includes all ESPN networks and services including ESPN+, without stating the price of either in the visible description.
  • They diverge on capability: Apple Music covers Music streaming, ESPN+ covers Live sports.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Music and ESPN+ differ
AttributeApple MusicESPN+
PlatformsIos, Macos, Windows, Android, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20152018

Identical on both: starting price ($10.99/month), 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 ESPN+

  • Live sports
  • Original shows
  • Exclusive content
  • Replays
  • Analysis
  • Smart TVs
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security

Both cover

  • Ios support

What people use each for

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

Apple Music

  • Music listeningnot ESPN+
  • Music discoverynot ESPN+
  • Playlist creationnot ESPN+
  • Offline listeningnot ESPN+
  • Family entertainmentnot ESPN+

ESPN+

  • Sports streamingnot Apple Music
  • Live event watchingnot Apple Music

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

ESPN+

  • The App Store listing states the ESPN app offers two paid tiers, ESPN Select which includes ESPN+ only, and ESPN Unlimited which includes all ESPN networks and services including ESPN+, without stating the price of either in the visible description.

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

ESPN+

$10.99/month
  • ESPN+$10.99/month
    • Live sports
    • Exclusive content
    • Original shows
  • Bundle$13.99/month
    • ESPN+
    • Disney+
    • Hulu

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 ESPN+ if

  • You need live sports.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original shows.
ESPN+ review

Questions people ask

Is Apple Music or ESPN+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Music starts at $10.99/month and ESPN+ at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple Music or ESPN+?
Apple Music starts at $10.99/month and ESPN+ at $10.99/month.
Does Apple Music or ESPN+ run on more platforms?
Apple Music runs on Ios, Macos, Windows, Android, Web. ESPN+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
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 ESPN+ is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Music do that ESPN+ cannot?
Apple Music covers Music streaming, Offline downloads, Spatial Audio, Lossless audio. ESPN+ covers Live sports, Original shows, Exclusive content, Replays. Both handle Ios support.
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