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Hulu vs Apple TV+

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Hulu

Software

Stream TV and movies live and online

From
$7.99/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: Hulu the App Store listing states Hulu offers three plans, Hulu with Ads, Hulu No Ads, and Hulu plus Live TV, and caps simultaneous streaming at two screens at once while allowing up to six profiles per account, without stating any plan price 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: Hulu covers On-demand streaming, Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Hulu and Apple TV+ differ
AttributeHuluApple TV+
Starting price$7.99/month$9.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consolesIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web
Founded20072019

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 Hulu

  • On-demand streaming
  • Live TV
  • Cloud DVR
  • Current episodes
  • Mobile devices
  • Parental controls
  • Profile PINs
  • Account security

Only in Apple TV+

  • Apple Originals
  • 4K HDR
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Family sharing
  • Apple devices
  • Family sharing controls
  • Parental restrictions
  • Apple ID security

Both cover

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

What people use each for

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

Hulu

  • TV streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Live TVnot Apple TV+
  • Next-day episodesnot Apple TV+
  • Sportsnot Apple TV+

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Hulu
  • Family entertainmentnot Hulu

Where each one falls short

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

Hulu

  • The App Store listing states Hulu offers three plans, Hulu with Ads, Hulu No Ads, and Hulu plus Live TV, and caps simultaneous streaming at two screens at once while allowing up to six profiles per account, without stating any plan price in the visible description.
  • The App Store listing states premium network add-ons such as MAX, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, CINEMAX, and STARZ are each available only for an additional monthly fee on top of a Hulu plan.

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

Hulu

$7.99/month
  • Hulu (With Ads)$7.99/month
    • Full library
    • Ad-supported
  • Hulu (No Ads)$17.99/month
    • Full library
    • Ad-free
    • Downloads
  • Hulu + Live TV$76.99/month
    • Live TV
    • On-demand
    • Cloud DVR

Apple TV+

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Hulu if

  • You need on-demand streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles.
  • You also want live tv.
Hulu 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 Hulu or Apple TV+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Hulu starts at $7.99/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, Hulu or Apple TV+?
Hulu starts at $7.99/month and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month.
Does Hulu or Apple TV+ run on more platforms?
Hulu runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles. Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
What is Hulu best used for?
Hulu is most often used for tv streaming, live tv, next-day episodes, sports. Of those, tv streaming and live tv are not what Apple TV+ is typically brought in for.
What can Hulu do that Apple TV+ cannot?
Hulu covers On-demand streaming, Live TV, Cloud DVR, Current episodes. Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Both handle Downloads, Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Web support.
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