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Apple TV+ vs Showtime

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Apple TV+

Media & Entertainment

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Showtime

Media & Entertainment

Signature entertainment and sports

From
$10.99/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; Showtime showtime is now offered only as part of Paramount+'s Premium plan, per the App Store listing (Paramount+ by CBS Mobile)
  • They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, Showtime covers Streaming.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple TV+ and Showtime differ
AttributeApple TV+Showtime
Starting price$9.99/month$10.99/month
PlatformsIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv
Founded20191983

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
  • Downloads
  • Apple devices
  • Gaming consoles
  • Family sharing controls

Only in Showtime

  • Streaming
  • Original series
  • Movies
  • Sports
  • Live events
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Content filtering

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 Showtime
  • Family entertainmentnot Showtime

Showtime

  • Premium streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Sports watchingnot 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

Showtime

  • Showtime is now offered only as part of Paramount+'s Premium plan, per the App Store listing (Paramount+ by CBS Mobile)
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current subscription period rather than immediately, with continued access through the paid period, per the App Store listing

Pricing, plan by plan

Apple TV+

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

Showtime

$10.99/month
  • Showtime Standalone$10.99/month
    • Original content
    • 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 Showtime if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want original series.
Showtime review

Questions people ask

Is Apple TV+ or Showtime better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Showtime at $10.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple TV+ or Showtime?
Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Showtime at $10.99/month.
Does Apple TV+ or Showtime run on more platforms?
Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. Showtime runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
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 Showtime is typically brought in for.
What can Apple TV+ do that Showtime cannot?
Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Showtime covers Streaming, Original series, Movies, Sports. Both handle Smart TVs, Ios support, Smart-tv support, Web support.
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