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Apple TV+ vs Shudder

Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Media & Entertainment

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Shudder logo

Shudder

Media & Entertainment

Horror and thriller streaming

From
$5.99/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; Shudder subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
  • They diverge on capability: Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, Shudder covers Horror content.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Apple TV+ and Shudder differ
AttributeApple TV+Shudder
Starting price$9.99/month$5.99/month
PlatformsIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, WebWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv
Founded20192015

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 Shudder

  • Horror content
  • Thrillers
  • Original series
  • Exclusive films
  • Watchlist
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • 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 Shudder
  • Family entertainmentnot Shudder

Shudder

  • Horror streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Thriller 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

Shudder

  • Subscription auto-renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, per the App Store listing
  • Default subscription length is 1 month, billed and renewed on a rolling monthly basis, 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

Shudder

$5.99/month
  • Basic$5.99/month
    • HD
    • 1 device
  • Premium$8.99/month
    • 4K
    • 4 devices

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 Shudder if

  • You need horror content.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want thrillers.
Shudder review

Questions people ask

Is Apple TV+ or Shudder better?
Neither clearly leads. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Shudder at $5.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Apple TV+ or Shudder?
Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month and Shudder at $5.99/month.
Does Apple TV+ or Shudder run on more platforms?
Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web. Shudder runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-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 Shudder is typically brought in for.
What can Apple TV+ do that Shudder cannot?
Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Shudder covers Horror content, Thrillers, Original series, Exclusive films. Both handle Smart TVs, Ios support, Smart-tv support, Web support.
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