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Tubi vs Apple TV+

Tubi logo

Tubi

Software

Watch movies and TV shows for free

From
Free
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

  • Only Tubi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Tubi the App Store listing (Tubi, Inc) shows the app as entirely free with advertising; there is no in-app purchase, ad-free tier, or premium subscription offered anywhere in the listing, meaning users who want to remove ads have no paid option at all; 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: Tubi covers Streaming, Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Tubi and Apple TV+ differ
AttributeTubiApple TV+
Starting priceFree$9.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tvIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web
Founded20142019

Identical on both: 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 Tubi

  • Streaming
  • Full catalog
  • Search
  • Recommendations
  • Watchlist
  • Streaming devices
  • Content filtering
  • Account management

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.

Tubi

  • Free streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Content discoverynot Apple TV+

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Tubi
  • Family entertainmentnot Tubi

Where each one falls short

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

Tubi

  • The App Store listing (Tubi, Inc) shows the app as entirely free with advertising; there is no in-app purchase, ad-free tier, or premium subscription offered anywhere in the listing, meaning users who want to remove ads have no paid option at all

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

Tubi

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Full catalog
    • Ad-supported

Apple TV+

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Tubi if

  • You need streaming.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv.
  • You also want full catalog.
Tubi 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 Tubi or Apple TV+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Tubi starts at Free 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, Tubi or Apple TV+?
Tubi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Tubi and $9.99/month for Apple TV+.
Does Tubi or Apple TV+ run on more platforms?
Tubi runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Roku, Fire-tv. Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
Can I use Tubi for free?
Yes. Tubi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Apple TV+ starts at $9.99/month.
What is Tubi best used for?
Tubi is most often used for free streaming, content discovery. Of those, free streaming and content discovery are not what Apple TV+ is typically brought in for.
What can Tubi do that Apple TV+ cannot?
Tubi covers Streaming, Full catalog, Search, Recommendations. 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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