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Discovery+ vs Apple TV+

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Discovery+

Software

Unscripted content at your fingertips

From
$4.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Software

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Discovery+ standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month; Apple TV+ standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier
  • They diverge on capability: Discovery+ covers Streaming, Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Discovery+ and Apple TV+ differ
AttributeDiscovery+Apple TV+
Starting price$4.99/month$9.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tvIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web
Founded20202019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), 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 Discovery+

  • Streaming
  • Unscripted content
  • Reality TV
  • Originals
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Parental controls
  • Android support

Only in Apple TV+

  • Apple Originals
  • 4K HDR
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Family sharing
  • Apple devices
  • Gaming consoles
  • Family sharing controls
  • Parental restrictions

Both cover

  • Downloads
  • Smart TVs
  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Smart-tv support

What people use each for

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

Discovery+

  • Unscripted streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Reality TV watchingnot Apple TV+

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Discovery+
  • Family entertainmentnot Discovery+

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Discovery+

  • Standard plan starts at 5.99 USD per month but includes ads; an ad-free tier costs 9.99 USD per month

Apple TV+

  • Standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Discovery+

$4.99/month
  • Standard$4.99/month
    • HD
    • Ad-supported
  • Premium$8.99/month
    • 4K
    • Ad-free

Apple TV+

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Discovery+ if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want unscripted content.
Discovery+ review

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

Questions people ask

Is Discovery+ or Apple TV+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Discovery+ starts at $4.99/month and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Discovery+ or Apple TV+?
Discovery+ starts at $4.99/month and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month.
Does Discovery+ or Apple TV+ run on more platforms?
Discovery+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv. Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
What is Discovery+ best used for?
Discovery+ is most often used for unscripted streaming, reality tv watching. Of those, unscripted streaming and reality tv watching are not what Apple TV+ is typically brought in for.
What can Discovery+ do that Apple TV+ cannot?
Discovery+ covers Streaming, Unscripted content, Reality TV, Originals. Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Both handle Downloads, Smart TVs, Web support, Ios support.
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