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ESPN+ vs Apple TV+

ESPN+ logo

ESPN+

Media & Entertainment

Stream live sports, original shows, and exclusive content

From
$10.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Media & Entertainment

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: ESPN+ the App Store listing states the ESPN app offers two paid tiers, ESPN Select which includes ESPN+ only, and ESPN Unlimited which includes all ESPN networks and services including ESPN+, without stating the price of either in the visible description.; 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: ESPN+ covers Live sports, Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where ESPN+ and Apple TV+ differ
AttributeESPN+Apple TV+
Starting price$10.99/month$9.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tvIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web
Founded20182019

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 ESPN+

  • Live sports
  • Original shows
  • Exclusive content
  • Replays
  • Analysis
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Parental controls

Only in Apple TV+

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

Both cover

  • 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.

ESPN+

  • Sports streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Live event watchingnot Apple TV+

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot ESPN+
  • Family entertainmentnot ESPN+

Where each one falls short

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

ESPN+

  • The App Store listing states the ESPN app offers two paid tiers, ESPN Select which includes ESPN+ only, and ESPN Unlimited which includes all ESPN networks and services including ESPN+, without stating the price of either in the visible description.

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

ESPN+

$10.99/month
  • ESPN+$10.99/month
    • Live sports
    • Exclusive content
    • Original shows
  • Bundle$13.99/month
    • ESPN+
    • Disney+
    • Hulu

Apple TV+

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

Which should you pick?

Choose ESPN+ if

  • You need live sports.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original shows.
ESPN+ 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 ESPN+ or Apple TV+ better?
Neither clearly leads. ESPN+ starts at $10.99/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, ESPN+ or Apple TV+?
ESPN+ starts at $10.99/month and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month.
Does ESPN+ or Apple TV+ run on more platforms?
ESPN+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv. Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
What is ESPN+ best used for?
ESPN+ is most often used for sports streaming, live event watching. Of those, sports streaming and live event watching are not what Apple TV+ is typically brought in for.
What can ESPN+ do that Apple TV+ cannot?
ESPN+ covers Live sports, Original shows, Exclusive content, Replays. Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Both handle Smart TVs, Web support, Ios support, Smart-tv support.
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