Peacock vs Apple TV+
Complete comparison of plans, pricing, features, and our recommendation to help you pick the right streaming subscription.
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Peacock
Streaming
Starting from
$5.99/mo
Premium$5.99/mo
Premium Plus$11.99/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
| Peacock | Apple TV+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Plan | $5.99/mo ✓ | $9.99/mo |
| Plans Available | 2 | 3 |
| Annual Cost (cheapest) | $71.88/yr | $119.88/yr |
| Cancellation | easy | medium |
| subscribers | 34M+ | 40M+ (est) |
| countries | 1 (US primary) | 100+ |
| titles | 3,000+ | 200+ |
| founded | 2020 | 2019 |
Key Features
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+
- Apple Originals only
- 4K HDR & Dolby Atmos
- Download for offline
- Family Sharing (6 users)
- Apple One bundle option
- Friday Night Baseball (seasonal)
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
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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Peacock
Best for NBC fans and sports viewers who want a cheap entry point with a free tier.
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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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