Apple TV+ vs Peacock
Complete comparison of plans, pricing, features, and our recommendation to help you pick the right streaming subscription.
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Apple TV+
Streaming
Starting from
$9.99/mo
Monthly$9.99/mo
Apple One Individual$19.95/mo
Apple One Family$25.95/mo
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Peacock
Streaming
Starting from
$5.99/mo
Premium$5.99/mo
Premium Plus$11.99/mo
Quick Comparison
| Apple TV+ | Peacock | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Plan | $9.99/mo | $5.99/mo ✓ |
| Plans Available | 3 | 2 |
| Annual Cost (cheapest) | $119.88/yr | $71.88/yr |
| Cancellation | medium | easy |
| subscribers | 40M+ (est) | 34M+ |
| countries | 100+ | 1 (US primary) |
| titles | 200+ | 3,000+ |
| founded | 2019 | 2020 |
Key Features
Apple TV+
- Apple Originals only
- 4K HDR & Dolby Atmos
- Download for offline
- Family Sharing (6 users)
- Apple One bundle option
- Friday Night Baseball (seasonal)
Peacock
- NBC & Universal content
- Live sports (NFL, Premier League)
- Free tier available
- Next-day NBC shows
- WWE content
- Download for offline (Premium Plus)
Apple TV+
PROS
+High-quality originals (Severance, Ted Lasso)
+Cheapest major streamer
+4K included on all plans
+Free trial with Apple device purchase
CONS
−Very small content library
−No licensed/back-catalog content
−Originals-only means fewer new titles per month
−Less useful without Apple devices
Peacock
PROS
+Has a free tier
+Good sports coverage
+The Office, Parks & Rec, etc.
+Cheapest paid tier among streamers
CONS
−Free tier is very limited
−Smaller original content library
−Most content needs paid tier
−Ad-free requires top tier
Our Take
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Apple TV+
Best for Apple users who want a few high-quality originals at a low price, not a massive library.
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Peacock
Best for NBC fans and sports viewers who want a cheap entry point with a free tier.
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