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Apple TV+ vs Hulu

Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Media & Entertainment

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Hulu logo

Hulu

Media & Entertainment

Stream TV and movies live and online

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; Hulu the App Store listing states Hulu offers three plans, Hulu with Ads, Hulu No Ads, and Hulu plus Live TV, and caps simultaneous streaming at two screens at once while allowing up to six profiles per account, without stating any plan price in the visible description.
  • They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, Hulu covers On-demand streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple TV+ and Hulu differ
AttributeApple TV+Hulu
Starting price$9.99/month$7.99/month
PlatformsIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles
Founded20192007

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
  • Family sharing controls
  • Parental restrictions
  • Apple ID security

Only in Hulu

  • On-demand streaming
  • Live TV
  • Cloud DVR
  • Current episodes
  • Mobile devices
  • Parental controls
  • Profile PINs
  • Account security

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 Hulu
  • Family entertainmentnot Hulu

Hulu

  • TV streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Live TVnot Apple TV+
  • Next-day episodesnot Apple TV+
  • Sportsnot 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

Hulu

  • The App Store listing states Hulu offers three plans, Hulu with Ads, Hulu No Ads, and Hulu plus Live TV, and caps simultaneous streaming at two screens at once while allowing up to six profiles per account, without stating any plan price in the visible description.
  • The App Store listing states premium network add-ons such as MAX, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, and STARZ are each available only for an additional monthly fee on top of a Hulu plan.

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple TV+

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

Hulu

$7.99/month
  • Hulu (With Ads)$7.99/month
    • Full library
    • Ad-supported
  • Hulu (No Ads)$17.99/month
    • Full library
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads
  • Hulu + Live TV$76.99/month
    • Live TV
    • On-demand
    • Cloud DVR

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 Hulu if

  • You need on-demand streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want live tv.
Hulu review

Questions people ask

Is Apple TV+ or Hulu better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Hulu 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 Hulu?
Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Hulu at $7.99/month.
Does Apple TV+ or Hulu run on more platforms?
Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. Hulu 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 and family entertainment are not what Hulu is typically brought in for.
What can Apple TV+ do that Hulu cannot?
Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Hulu covers On-demand streaming, Live TV, Cloud DVR, Current episodes. Both handle Downloads, Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Ios support.
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