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Apple TV+ vs Blubrry

Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Software

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Blubrry logo

Blubrry

Software

Podcast hosting with advanced analytics and tools

From
$12/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • 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; Blubrry entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month
  • They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple TV+ and Blubrry differ
AttributeApple TV+Blubrry
Starting price$9.99/month$12/month
PlatformsIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, WebWeb, Wordpress
Founded20192005

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 TV+

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

Only in Blubrry

  • Unlimited hosting
  • Distribution
  • Advanced analytics
  • WordPress plugin
  • Monetization
  • Detailed stats
  • WordPress
  • All podcast platforms

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 Blubrry
  • Family entertainmentnot Blubrry

Blubrry

  • Hosting a podcast with a managed WordPress site includednot Apple TV+
  • Publishing to podcast directories with IAB compliant statisticsnot Apple TV+
  • Running programmatic and dynamically inserted podcast advertising at the Professional tiernot 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

Blubrry

  • Entry plan at $7 per month allows only 1.5 hours of new audio published per month
  • Advanced podcast statistics require the $25 per month Advanced 6 plan; cheaper plans get standard statistics only
  • Monetization features are restricted to the Advanced plans
  • Dynamic ad insertion, programmatic advertising, unlimited shows and sub-accounts sit on a Professional tier with no published price
  • Publishing allowance is measured in hours of audio per month, so a long-form show hits the cap quickly

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple TV+

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

Blubrry

$12/month
  • Basic$12/month
    • Unlimited hosting
    • Distribution
    • Analytics
  • Advanced$20/month
    • All Basic features
    • Advanced analytics
    • Monetization tools

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 Blubrry if

  • You need unlimited hosting.
  • You work on Web, Wordpress.
  • You also want distribution.
Blubrry review

Questions people ask

Is Apple TV+ or Blubrry better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Blubrry at $12/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple TV+ or Blubrry?
Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Blubrry at $12/month.
Does Apple TV+ or Blubrry run on more platforms?
Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. Blubrry runs on Web, Wordpress.
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 Blubrry is typically brought in for.
What can Apple TV+ do that Blubrry cannot?
Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Blubrry covers Unlimited hosting, Distribution, Advanced analytics, WordPress plugin. Both handle Web support.
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