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Paramount+ vs Apple TV+
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Paramount+ the App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either 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: Paramount+ covers Streaming, Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Paramount+ and Apple TV+ actually diverge.
| Attribute | Paramount+ | Apple TV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $5.99/month | $9.99/month |
| Platforms | Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv | Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web |
| Founded | 2021 | 2019 |
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 Paramount+
- Streaming
- Live sports
- CBS shows
- Nickelodeon
- Parental controls
- Profile management
- Android support
Only in Apple TV+
- Apple Originals
- 4K HDR
- Dolby Atmos
- Family sharing
- Downloads
- Apple devices
- Family sharing controls
- Parental restrictions
Both cover
- Smart TVs
- Gaming consoles
- Web support
- Ios support
- Smart-tv support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Paramount+
- TV streamingnot Apple TV+
- Sportsnot Apple TV+
- Kids contentnot Apple TV+
Apple TV+
- Original content streamingnot Paramount+
- Family entertainmentnot Paramount+
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Paramount+
- The App Store listing states Paramount+ gates all of SHOWTIME behind the Premium plan only, and separately caps household profiles at six, without stating either plan price in the visible description.
- The App Store listing states the base Paramount+ plan carries ads and does not include ad-free viewing, offline downloads, or a local CBS station live stream, which are reserved for the Premium 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
Paramount+
$5.99/month- Essential$5.99/month
- Limited ads
- Full library
- With Showtime$11.99/month
- Ad-free
- Showtime
- Downloads
Apple TV+
$9.99/month- Apple TV+$9.99/month
- All originals
- 4K HDR
- 6 family members
Which should you pick?
Choose Paramount+ if
- You need streaming.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
- You also want live sports.
Choose Apple TV+ if
- You need apple originals.
- You work on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
- You also want 4k hdr.
Questions people ask
- Is Paramount+ or Apple TV+ better?
- Neither clearly leads. Paramount+ starts at $5.99/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, Paramount+ or Apple TV+?
- Paramount+ starts at $5.99/month and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month.
- Does Paramount+ or Apple TV+ run on more platforms?
- Paramount+ runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
- What is Paramount+ best used for?
- Paramount+ is most often used for tv streaming, sports, kids content. Of those, tv streaming and sports are not what Apple TV+ is typically brought in for.
- What can Paramount+ do that Apple TV+ cannot?
- Paramount+ covers Streaming, Live sports, CBS shows, Nickelodeon. Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos, Family sharing. Both handle Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Web support, Ios support.