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Apple TV+ vs Disney+

Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Software

Original stories from the most creative minds

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

Disney+

Software

Stream Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and more

From
$7.99/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; Disney+ streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices
  • They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, Disney+ covers Streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple TV+ and Disney+ differ
AttributeApple TV+Disney+
Starting price$9.99/month$7.99/month
PlatformsIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2019).

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
  • Family sharing controls
  • Parental restrictions
  • Apple ID security

Only in Disney+

  • Streaming
  • Profiles
  • GroupWatch
  • IMAX Enhanced
  • Mobile devices
  • Profile PINs
  • Parental controls
  • Content ratings

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Disney+
  • Family entertainment

Disney+

  • Family entertainment
  • Movie streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Kids contentnot Apple TV+

Both are used for family entertainment, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

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

Disney+

  • Streaming is limited to up to 4 screens simultaneously on compatible devices

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple TV+

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

Disney+

$7.99/month
  • Disney+ Basic$7.99/month
    • Full HD
    • Ad-supported
    • 2 devices
  • Disney+ Premium$13.99/month
    • 4K UHD
    • HDR
    • 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 Disney+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want profiles.
Disney+ review

Questions people ask

Is Apple TV+ or Disney+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Disney+ at $7.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple TV+ or Disney+?
Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Disney+ at $7.99/month.
Does Apple TV+ or Disney+ run on more platforms?
Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. Disney+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
What is Apple TV+ best used for?
Apple TV+ is most often used for original content streaming, family entertainment. Of those, original content streaming is not what Disney+ is typically brought in for.
What can Apple TV+ do that Disney+ cannot?
Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Disney+ covers Streaming, Profiles, GroupWatch, IMAX Enhanced. Both handle Downloads, Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Ios support.
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