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Apple TV+ vs Auphonic

Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Software

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Auphonic logo

Auphonic

Software

Automated audio mastering and loudness processing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Auphonic has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Apple TV+ standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier; Auphonic the free tier covers 2 hours of processed audio a month
  • They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, Auphonic covers Automatic loudness optimization.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple TV+ and Auphonic differ
AttributeApple TV+Auphonic
Starting price$9.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, WebWeb
Founded20192010

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 TV+

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

Only in Auphonic

  • Automatic loudness optimization
  • Noise reduction
  • Audio restoration
  • Intelligent processing
  • API integration
  • Auto-upload
  • Podcast hosts
  • Dropbox

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Auphonic
  • Family entertainmentnot Auphonic

Auphonic

  • Automatic loudness levelling and noise reduction on podcast audionot Apple TV+
  • Batch processing an archive of recordingsnot Apple TV+
  • Generating transcripts and chapters from an episodenot Apple TV+
  • Producing consistent output across multiple formats from one uploadnot Apple TV+

Where each one falls short

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

Apple TV+

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

Auphonic

  • The free tier covers 2 hours of processed audio a month
  • Billing is by audio duration with a 3 minute minimum per production, so many short clips cost more than the running time suggests
  • Multilingual speech recognition, automatic chapters and show notes all require a paid plan
  • Watch folders, batch productions and team accounts are paid features
  • Free output carries an Auphonic jingle

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple TV+

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

Auphonic

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 2 hours/month processing
    • Basic mastering
    • Download files
  • Personal$10/month
    • 50 hours/month
    • Advanced mastering
    • API access

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Auphonic if

  • You need automatic loudness optimization.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want noise reduction.
Auphonic review

Questions people ask

Is Apple TV+ or Auphonic better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Auphonic at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple TV+ or Auphonic?
Auphonic has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Apple TV+ and Free for Auphonic.
Does Apple TV+ or Auphonic run on more platforms?
Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. Auphonic runs on Web.
Can I use Auphonic for free?
Yes. Auphonic has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month.
What is Apple TV+ best used for?
Apple TV+ is most often used for original content streaming, family entertainment. Of those, original content streaming and family entertainment are not what Auphonic is typically brought in for.
What can Apple TV+ do that Auphonic cannot?
Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Auphonic covers Automatic loudness optimization, Noise reduction, Audio restoration, Intelligent processing. Both handle Web support.
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