Netflix vs Apple TV+
Complete comparison of plans, pricing, features, and our recommendation to help you pick the right streaming subscription.
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Netflix
Streaming
Starting from
$6.99/mo
Standard with Ads$6.99/mo
Standard$15.49/mo
Premium$22.99/mo
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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
Quick Comparison
| Netflix | Apple TV+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Plan | $6.99/mo ✓ | $9.99/mo |
| Plans Available | 3 | 3 |
| Annual Cost (cheapest) | $83.88/yr | $119.88/yr |
| Cancellation | easy | medium |
| subscribers | 260M+ | 40M+ (est) |
| countries | 190+ | 100+ |
| titles | 17,000+ | 200+ |
| founded | 1997 | 2019 |
Key Features
Netflix
- Ad-free streaming (Standard+)
- 4K HDR & Dolby Atmos
- Download for offline
- Multiple profiles
- Games included
- Global content library
Apple TV+
- Apple Originals only
- 4K HDR & Dolby Atmos
- Download for offline
- Family Sharing (6 users)
- Apple One bundle option
- Friday Night Baseball (seasonal)
Netflix
PROS
+Largest original content library
+Excellent recommendation algorithm
+Works on every device
+No annual contract
CONS
−No live TV or sports
−Price increases frequently
−Content rotates out
−Ad tier has limited catalog
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
Our Take
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Netflix
Best for binge-watchers who want the widest variety of original series and films.
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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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