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Apple Podcasts Connect vs Apple TV+

Apple Podcasts Connect logo

Apple Podcasts Connect

Software

Manage and distribute your podcast on Apple Podcasts

From
Free
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

  • Only Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Apple Podcasts Connect requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed; 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 Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple Podcasts Connect and Apple TV+ differ
AttributeApple Podcasts ConnectApple TV+
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, MacosIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web
Founded19762019

Identical on both: 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 Podcasts Connect

  • Podcast submission
  • Episode management
  • Analytics
  • Subscription monetization
  • Show optimization
  • Multi-show management
  • RSS feeds
  • Hosting platforms

Only in Apple TV+

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

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Macos support

What people use each for

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

Apple Podcasts Connect

  • Submitting a new podcast to Apple Podcastsnot Apple TV+
  • Claiming an existing show so it is registered to your accountnot Apple TV+
  • Reviewing Apple Podcasts listener trends and analyticsnot Apple TV+
  • Managing show artwork and metadatanot Apple TV+

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Apple Podcasts Connect
  • Family entertainmentnot Apple Podcasts Connect

Where each one falls short

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

Apple Podcasts Connect

  • Requires an Apple account, and a show has to be claimed before it can be managed
  • Only reports listening that happens inside Apple Podcasts, so it is not a whole-audience view
  • Does not host audio; the show still needs a hosting provider elsewhere

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 Podcasts Connect

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Podcast submission
    • Analytics dashboard
    • Episode management
  • Subscriptions Program$19.99/year
    • Premium subscriptions
    • Paid content
    • Subscriber management

Apple TV+

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Apple Podcasts Connect if

  • You need podcast submission.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Macos.
  • You also want episode management.
Apple Podcasts Connect 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 Podcasts Connect or Apple TV+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple Podcasts Connect starts at Free 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 Podcasts Connect or Apple TV+?
Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Apple Podcasts Connect and $9.99/month for Apple TV+.
Does Apple Podcasts Connect or Apple TV+ run on more platforms?
Apple Podcasts Connect runs on Web, Ios, Macos. Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
Can I use Apple Podcasts Connect for free?
Yes. Apple Podcasts Connect has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month.
What is Apple Podcasts Connect best used for?
Apple Podcasts Connect is most often used for submitting a new podcast to apple podcasts, claiming an existing show so it is registered to your account, reviewing apple podcasts listener trends and analytics, managing show artwork and metadata. Of those, submitting a new podcast to apple podcasts and claiming an existing show so it is registered to your account are not what Apple TV+ is typically brought in for.
What can Apple Podcasts Connect do that Apple TV+ cannot?
Apple Podcasts Connect covers Podcast submission, Episode management, Analytics, Subscription monetization. Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Macos support.
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