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Showtime vs Apple TV+

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Showtime

Software

Signature entertainment and sports

From
$10.99/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: Showtime showtime is now offered only as part of Paramount+'s Premium plan, per the App Store listing (Paramount+ by CBS Mobile); 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: Showtime covers Streaming, Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Showtime and Apple TV+ differ
AttributeShowtimeApple TV+
Starting price$10.99/month$9.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tvIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web
Founded19832019

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 Showtime

  • Streaming
  • Original series
  • Movies
  • Sports
  • Live events
  • Streaming devices
  • Account security
  • Content filtering

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.

Showtime

  • Premium streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Sports watchingnot Apple TV+

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Showtime
  • Family entertainmentnot Showtime

Where each one falls short

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

Showtime

  • Showtime is now offered only as part of Paramount+'s Premium plan, per the App Store listing (Paramount+ by CBS Mobile)
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current subscription period rather than immediately, with continued access through the paid period, per the App Store listing

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

Showtime

$10.99/month
  • Showtime Standalone$10.99/month
    • Original content
    • Ad-free

Apple TV+

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Showtime if

  • You need streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv.
  • You also want original series.
Showtime 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 Showtime or Apple TV+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Showtime 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, Showtime or Apple TV+?
Showtime starts at $10.99/month and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month.
Does Showtime or Apple TV+ run on more platforms?
Showtime runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv. Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
What is Showtime best used for?
Showtime is most often used for premium streaming, sports watching. Of those, premium streaming and sports watching are not what Apple TV+ is typically brought in for.
What can Showtime do that Apple TV+ cannot?
Showtime covers Streaming, Original series, Movies, Sports. 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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