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Apple TV+ vs Patreon

Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Media & Entertainment

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Patreon logo

Patreon

Podcast & Audio Publishing

Membership platform for creators

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Patreon 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; Patreon takes 10% of the income a creator earns on the platform
  • They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, Patreon covers Membership tiers.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple TV+ and Patreon differ
AttributeApple TV+Patreon
Starting price$9.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, WebWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryMedia & EntertainmentPodcast & Audio Publishing
Founded20192013

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Patreon

  • Membership tiers
  • Exclusive content
  • Private podcast feeds
  • Community features
  • Analytics
  • Payment processing
  • Discord
  • Podcast apps

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Patreon
  • Family entertainmentnot Patreon

Patreon

  • Running a paid membership for fans of a creator or podcastnot Apple TV+
  • Selling recurring access to exclusive content and communitynot 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

Patreon

  • Takes 10% of the income a creator earns on the platform
  • Payment processing, currency conversion and payout fees are charged on top of that 10% and are not quantified on the pricing page
  • The total deduction is therefore not calculable from the pricing page alone, and requires reading a separate support article

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple TV+

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

Patreon

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Free membership page
    • Basic features
    • Community tools
  • ProFree
    • All free features
    • Analytics dashboard
    • Priority support
  • PremiumFree
    • All Pro features
    • Dedicated partner manager
    • Custom onboarding

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 Patreon if

  • You need membership tiers.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want exclusive content.
Patreon review

Questions people ask

Is Apple TV+ or Patreon better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Patreon at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple TV+ or Patreon?
Patreon has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Apple TV+ and Free for Patreon.
Does Apple TV+ or Patreon run on more platforms?
Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. Patreon runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Patreon for free?
Yes. Patreon 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 Patreon is typically brought in for.
What can Apple TV+ do that Patreon cannot?
Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Patreon covers Membership tiers, Exclusive content, Private podcast feeds, Community features. Both handle Ios support, Web support.
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