Media & Entertainment · head to head
Apple TV+ vs IMDb TV (Freevee)
Apple TV+
Media & Entertainment
Original stories from the most creative minds
- From
- $9.99/month
- Rated
- -
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Media & Entertainment
Free ad-supported streaming from Amazon
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only IMDb TV (Freevee) 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; IMDb TV (Freevee) free tier is ad-supported only, labelled Freewithads in the platform's own entitlement system, with no ad-free paid option offered directly on the service
- They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Apple TV+ and IMDb TV (Freevee) actually diverge.
| Attribute | Apple TV+ | IMDb TV (Freevee) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $9.99/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | free |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Media & Entertainment), 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
- Downloads
- Apple devices
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
Only in IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Streaming
- Movies
- TV shows
- Originals
- Recommendations
- Amazon services
- Fire devices
- Amazon account security
Both cover
- 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 IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Family entertainmentnot IMDb TV (Freevee)
IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Free streamingnot Apple TV+
- Original contentnot 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
IMDb TV (Freevee)
- Free tier is ad-supported only, labelled Freewithads in the platform's own entitlement system, with no ad-free paid option offered directly on the service
Pricing, plan by plan
Apple TV+
$9.99/month- Apple TV+$9.99/month
- All originals
- 4K HDR
- 6 family members
IMDb TV (Freevee)
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Ad-supported
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.
Choose IMDb TV (Freevee) if
- You need streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
- You also want movies.
Questions people ask
- Is Apple TV+ or IMDb TV (Freevee) better?
- Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and IMDb TV (Freevee) at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Apple TV+ or IMDb TV (Freevee)?
- IMDb TV (Freevee) has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Apple TV+ and Free for IMDb TV (Freevee).
- Does Apple TV+ or IMDb TV (Freevee) run on more platforms?
- Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. IMDb TV (Freevee) runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Fire-tv.
- Can I use IMDb TV (Freevee) for free?
- Yes. IMDb TV (Freevee) 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 IMDb TV (Freevee) is typically brought in for.
- What can Apple TV+ do that IMDb TV (Freevee) cannot?
- Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. IMDb TV (Freevee) covers Streaming, Movies, TV shows, Originals. Both handle Ios support, Smart-tv support, Web support.