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Apple TV+ vs Pluto TV
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The short version
- Only Pluto TV 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; Pluto TV pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)
- They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, Pluto TV covers Streaming.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Apple TV+ and Pluto TV actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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
- Gaming consoles
- Family sharing controls
Only in Pluto TV
- Streaming
- Live TV channels
- Movies
- TV shows
- Recommendations
- Streaming devices
- Account management
- Parental controls
Both cover
- 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 Pluto TV
- Family entertainmentnot Pluto TV
Pluto TV
- Free streamingnot Apple TV+
- Live TVnot Apple TV+
- On-demand 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
Pluto TV
- Pluto TV is entirely ad-supported free streaming with no paid tier, available in a stated list of regions including the US, Canada, Latin America, Brazil, Germany/Switzerland/Austria, UK, Spain, France, Norway, Sweden, Italy and Denmark (Internet Archive capture, 1 January 2024)
Pricing, plan by plan
Apple TV+
$9.99/month- Apple TV+$9.99/month
- All originals
- 4K HDR
- 6 family members
Pluto TV
Free- FreeFree
- Full content
- Live channels
- 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 Pluto TV if
- You need streaming.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- You also want live tv channels.
Questions people ask
- Is Apple TV+ or Pluto TV better?
- Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Pluto TV at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Apple TV+ or Pluto TV?
- Pluto TV has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $9.99/month for Apple TV+ and Free for Pluto TV.
- Does Apple TV+ or Pluto TV run on more platforms?
- Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. Pluto TV runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
- Can I use Pluto TV for free?
- Yes. Pluto TV 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 Pluto TV is typically brought in for.
- What can Apple TV+ do that Pluto TV cannot?
- Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Pluto TV covers Streaming, Live TV channels, Movies, TV shows. Both handle Smart TVs, Ios support, Smart-tv support, Web support.