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Apple TV+ vs Discovery+

Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Media & Entertainment

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Discovery+ logo

Discovery+

Media & Entertainment

Unscripted content at your fingertips

From
$4.99/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; Discovery+ standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month
  • They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, Discovery+ covers Streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple TV+ and Discovery+ differ
AttributeApple TV+Discovery+
Starting price$9.99/month$4.99/month
PlatformsIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20192020

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

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
  • Apple devices
  • Gaming consoles
  • Family sharing controls
  • Parental restrictions

Only in Discovery+

  • Streaming
  • Unscripted content
  • Reality TV
  • Originals
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Parental controls
  • Android support

Both cover

  • Downloads
  • Smart TVs
  • Ios support
  • Smart-tv support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Discovery+
  • Family entertainmentnot Discovery+

Discovery+

  • Unscripted streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Reality TV watchingnot 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

Discovery+

  • Standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple TV+

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

Discovery+

$4.99/month
  • Standard$4.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$8.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free

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 Discovery+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want unscripted content.
Discovery+ review

Questions people ask

Is Apple TV+ or Discovery+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Discovery+ at $4.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple TV+ or Discovery+?
Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Discovery+ at $4.99/month.
Does Apple TV+ or Discovery+ run on more platforms?
Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. Discovery+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
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 Discovery+ is typically brought in for.
What can Apple TV+ do that Discovery+ cannot?
Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Discovery+ covers Streaming, Unscripted content, Reality TV, Originals. Both handle Downloads, Smart TVs, Ios support, Smart-tv support.
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