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Apple TV+ vs Netflix 2026: Price, Content & Features

Netflix offers 5,500+ titles with diverse genres and a $6.99/month ad-supported tier, while Apple TV+ focuses on 1,200+ premium original shows and films with a lower $9.99/month price but requires an Apple ecosystem commitment for best value. Netflix dominates content volume and affordability; Apple TV+ excels in exclusive prestige content quality.

Apple TV+

Apple TV+

Premium streaming service with focus on high-quality originals and 4K HDR content.

Apple device owners seeking premium original content, film enthusiasts wanting theatrical releases, users willing to sacrifice quantity for quality

Score63%
VS
Netflix

Netflix

Subscription streaming service with original films, series, and documentaries.

Budget-conscious viewers wanting variety, families needing multiple profiles, non-Apple ecosystem users, viewers wanting licensed content libraries

Score63%

Quick Answer

AI Summary

Netflix offers 5,500+ titles with diverse genres and a $6.99/month ad-supported tier, while Apple TV+ focuses on 1,200+ premium original shows and films with a lower $9.99/month price but requires an Apple ecosystem commitment for best value. Netflix dominates content volume and affordability; Apple TV+ excels in exclusive prestige content quality.

Our Verdict

AI-assisted

Choose Netflix if you want maximum content variety, the lowest ad-supported price ($6.99), and access across any device without ecosystem limitations. Choose Apple TV+ if you prioritize premium original content, don't mind a smaller curated library, prefer higher production quality over quantity, and have an Apple device ecosystem or can justify the investment for exclusive shows like Severance and Ted Lasso.

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Apple TV+
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Netflix
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Apple device owners seeking premium original content, film enthusiasts wanting theatrical releases, users willing to sacrifice quantity for quality

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Budget-conscious viewers wanting variety, families needing multiple profiles, non-Apple ecosystem users, viewers wanting licensed content libraries

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Key Differences at a Glance

  • Total Content Library Size:Netflix wins(~5,500 titles vs ~1,200 titles)
  • Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard):Apple TV+ wins($9.99/month vs $15.49/month)
  • Ad-Supported Tier Price:Netflix wins($6.99/month vs Not available)
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Key Facts & Figures

233 numeric metrics compared

MetricApple TV+NetflixRatio
Starting Price(USD)$99
RAM Memory(GB)4GB
Storage(GB)64-128GB
Available Apps(count)5,000+
Refresh Rate Support(fps)60fps
User Base (US)(percent)15%
Monthly Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD)$9.99
Content Library Size(titles)~2,500 titles8,000+ titles globally
Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards)42 Emmy wins18 Emmy Awards
Simultaneous Streams(devices)6 simultaneous streams1-4 (tier dependent)
Monthly Price (Ad-Free, Standard Plan)(USD)$9.99
Total Content Titles Available(titles)1,500+
New Original Series (2026 Slate)(series)35+
Average Title IMDb Rating(score)7.9/10
2025 Emmy Nominations(nominations)71
Ad-Supported Plan Price(USD/month)$5.99$6.99
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens)22
Original Cancellation Rate(percent)22%
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)$9.99
4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)90%
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)25 Emmy awards52
Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams)Up to 6 users (family sharing)4 (Premium)
Monthly Subscription (Standard Tier)(USD)$9.99$15.49
Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD)$9.99/month$6.99
Total Content Titles(titles)~1,20010,000+
Original Content Annual Budget(USD billions)$2.5B$17B
Global Subscriber Count(millions)25M282 million
Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards)25 Emmys52
Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)$9.99/month
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens)6 (Premium)4 (Premium only)
Annual Content Budget(USD billions)$2.5B+
2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)92 nominations
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)$9.99$15.49
Total Content Library(titles)1,800+5,800+
Original Series Emmy Wins(awards)15 Emmy Awards
Average IMDb Rating of Originals(out of 10)8.2/10
Children's Content Titles(titles)~300 titles
Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD)$9.99/month
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)$9.99/month
Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards)76 Emmy wins
Original Series Released Per Year(series)25-30 series
Free Trial Duration(days)90 days (with Apple One)0 (none as of 2023)
Base Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD/month)$9.99$15.49
Total Content Library Size(titles)2,500+10,000+
2024 Emmy Awards(awards)16 Emmy Awards8 Emmy Awards
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams)6 streams2
Original Series/Films Per Year(new originals)120+ originals450+ originals
Ads Per Hour (Ad-Supported Tier)(minutes)0 (no ads)4-5 minutes/hour
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)$11.99/month
Original Series Metacritic Average(score/100)73/100
Global Subscribers(millions)25 million (Q3 2024)282 million (as of Q3 2024)
Annual Bundle Savings vs Standalone(USD saved)$20.88/year (Apple One)
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)$9.99
Original Series & Films(count)~280 originals
Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards)52 Emmys
Cheapest Tier Cost(USD)$9.99/month or free (Apple One)
Average Rotten Tomatoes Score (Originals Only)(percent)88%
Emmy Awards Won (2024-2025)(awards)52
4K HDR Content Available(titles)200+
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(EUR)$9.99/month
Total Available Titles(titles)~2,500
Original Emmy Nominations (All-Time)(nominations)169 total
Ad-Free Premium Tier Cost(USD/month)$9.99/month (standard, no ads)
Film Catalog Size(titles)600+
Original Series Critical Quality (Avg Rotten Tomatoes)(%)78%
2024 Emmy Nominations for Originals(nominations)25
Global Subscriber Base (2024)(millions)25 million
Annual Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)$119.88
Base Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)$9.99$15.49/month
4K HDR Coverage on Originals(%)100%35%
Global Subscriber Base(millions)25+270+ million
Average Video Bitrate (4K)(Mbps)25 Mbps15 Mbps
Monthly New Releases(titles)8-1020-25
Bundle Cost with Music & Cloud(USD/month)$19.95N/A
2024 Emmy Nominations Won(count)162248
Monthly Price (Ad-free)(USD)$15.49$15.49
Subscribers260M+260M+
Content Budget(USD/year)$17 Billion$17 Billion
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)$15.49$15.49
Entry-Level Monthly Price(USD)$7.99$7.99
Premium Ad-Free Tier Price(USD)$15.49$15.49
Global Country Availability(countries)190+190+
Original Content Releases in January 2026(count)Multiple scheduledMultiple scheduled
Simultaneous Device Streaming(devices)Up to 4 screensUp to 4 screens
Forward P/E Ratio(ratio)3030
1-Year Stock Performance(%)+0.82%+0.82%
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)$15.49$15.49
Original Series Released (2025)(count)60+ original series60+ original series
Subscriber Base (2026 est.)(millions)~260 million Netflix subscribers~260 million Netflix subscribers
Stock Beta (Volatility)(ratio)>1.4 (higher volatility)>1.4 (higher volatility)
Forward P/E Ratio(multiple)30x (reduced from prior quarters)30x (reduced from prior quarters)
Base Monthly Price (2026)(USD)$6.99$6.99
Content Library Size(titles)15,000+15,000+
Live TV Channels(channels)0 (on-demand only)0 (on-demand only)
Nightly TV Viewership Average (2026)(millions)10.710.7
Entry-Level Monthly Cost(USD)$7.99$7.99
Premium Plan Monthly Cost(USD)$24.99$24.99
Total Titles Available(titles)~12,500 titles~12,500 titles
Original Productions Per Year(productions)250+ originals250+ originals
Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD)$6.99/month$6.99/month
Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD)$22.99/month$22.99/month
4K Content Library(titles)~2,000 titles~2,000 titles
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)4 screens4 screens
Annual Revenue (2025)(billion USD)$45.18 billion$45.18 billion
Monthly Active Users(millions)~0.25 billion~0.25 billion
Minimum Monthly Cost(USD)$6.99$6.99
Daily Video Consumption(billion hours)~0.33 billion hours~0.33 billion hours
5-Year Stock Performance(percent gain)86.30%86.30%
Basic Plan Price(USD/month)$6.99$6.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan(USD/month)$22.99$22.99
Live TV Channels(channels)0 channels0 channels
Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations)450+ nominations450+ nominations
User Satisfaction Score(%)87%87%
Global Subscribers(millions)NetflixNetflix
Annual Revenue(billions USD)NetflixNetflix
Year-over-Year Growth(percent)NetflixNetflix
Price (Base Plan)(USD/month)NetflixNetflix
Content Library Size(titles)NetflixNetflix
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens)NetflixNetflix
App Installs (2026)(millions)NetflixNetflix
Content Update Frequency(releases per week)NetflixNetflix
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD)$7.99/month$7.99/month
Monthly Subscription (Premium/No Ads)(USD)$24.99/month$24.99/month
Total Library Size(titles)5,500+ titles5,500+ titles
Show Completion Rate (User Engagement)(percent)68%68%
Lowest Monthly Price(USD)$6.99$6.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month)$22.99$22.99
Ad Duration on Ad-Supported Plan(minutes/hour)4-5 min/hour4-5 min/hour
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Plan)(USD)$9.00$9.00
Monthly Cost (Premium Ad-Free Plan)(USD)$15.49$15.49
Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)4 screens4 screens
Music Library Size(millions of songs)No music libraryNo music library
Original Content Titles (2026)(count)5,000+ titles5,000+ titles
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)$22.99$22.99
Original Series Produced Annually(series)150+150+
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)$17.0B$17.0B
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)4 (Premium tier)4 (Premium tier)
Entry-Level Price with Ads(USD/month)$6.99/month$6.99/month
Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month)$22.99/month$22.99/month
Original Content Library(titles)2,500+ titles2,500+ titles
Annual Revenue(USD Billion)$33.6B$33.6B
Streaming Subscribers(millions)283M283M
Operating Margin(percentage)28.4%28.4%
Annual Content Spend(USD billions)$17B$17B
Theatrical Film Releases (2024)(count)00
Theme Parks Globally(count)00
Parks & Experiences Revenue(USD billions)$0$0
Merchandise Licensing Revenue(USD billions)~$0.1B~$0.1B
Monthly Price (Standard/Ad-Free)(USD)$15.49$15.49
Cheapest Plan Price(USD)$6.99 (with ads)$6.99 (with ads)
Original Series Released (2024)(series)156156
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices)2 devices2 devices
Free Trial Period(days)No free trialNo free trial
User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions)282.7282.7
Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD)$6.99$6.99
Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD)$22.99$22.99
Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows)8%8%
Premium/No-Ad Monthly Price(USD)$22.99$22.99
Annual Original Content Production(titles)85+ series & films (2024)85+ series & films (2024)
Mobile Gaming Library(games included)75+ games (no extra cost)75+ games (no extra cost)
Monthly Subscriber Churn Rate(percent)2.4%2.4%
Countries/Regions Available(countries)190+ countries190+ countries
Base Monthly Cost (US)(USD)$6.99 (ad-supported)$6.99 (ad-supported)
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free US)(USD)$15.49$15.49
Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles)250+250+
Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(devices)1-2 streams1-2 streams
Countries Available(countries)190+190+
Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD)$6.99/month$6.99/month
Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD)$15.49/month$15.49/month
Original Series(series)350+350+
Annual Basic Subscription Cost(USD)$120$120
Monthly Premium Plan Cost(USD)$15.49$15.49
Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions)282 million282 million
New Original Series Per Year(series)85+85+
Family/Kids Content Percentage(%)18%18%
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD billions)$33 billion$33 billion
YoY Subscriber Growth (2024)(%)16%16%
Base Monthly Price(USD)$6.99$6.99
Original Series Count(shows)2,100+ originals2,100+ originals
Same-Day Theater Release Window(days)45+ days (no theatrical releases)45+ days (no theatrical releases)
International Markets(countries)190+ countries190+ countries
Standard Tier Price(USD/month)$15.49$15.49
Premium Tier Price(USD/month)$22.99$22.99
2025 Emmy Awards Won(awards)68 Emmy awards68 Emmy awards
Original Series Released (2025)(series)89 original series89 original series
Live TV Channels(channels)00
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)2-4 (depending on plan)2-4 (depending on plan)
Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations)120+120+
Standard Monthly Price (USD)(USD)$15.49 (ad-free) / $6.99 (with ads)$15.49 (ad-free) / $6.99 (with ads)
Original Titles Produced(titles)2,300+2,300+
Live Sports Events Per Year(events)00
Year Founded19971997
Original Exclusive Content Titles(count)2,100+ originals2,100+ originals
Total Available Content Hours(hours)15,000+ hours15,000+ hours
Simultaneous Streams Per Account(screens)Up to 4 screens (Premium plan)Up to 4 screens (Premium plan)
Ad-Supported Base Plan Monthly Price(USD)$6.99$6.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan Monthly Price(USD)$22.99$22.99
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)87 series87 series
Total Movie Library Size(titles)~5,500 movies~5,500 movies
Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)110+ nominations110+ nominations
Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(streams)2 streams2 streams
Monthly Base Price (No Ads)(USD)$6.99$6.99
Original Series (2025)(series)250+250+
Average User Rating(out of 5)4.1 / 54.1 / 5
Family-Friendly Content %(percent)18%18%
Premium Tier with All Features(USD/month)$22.99$22.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)$15.49$15.49
Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)$17 billion$17 billion
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard/Ad-Free US Plan)(USD)$15.49$15.49
User Satisfaction Score(out of 10)8.28.2
Simultaneous Streams on Premium Tier(devices)44
Monthly Subscription Price (Base Tier)(USD)$6.99$6.99
Original Content Production (Annual)(titles)120+120+
Global Availability(countries)190190
Subscriber Base (2026)(millions)250+250+
Monthly Price (Ad-Free, Standard Tier)(USD)$15.49$15.49
Original Series Released Annually(series)500+500+
4K Ultra HD Titles Available(titles)300+300+
Global Subscribers (2024)(millions)247 million247 million
Annual Content Investment Budget(USD billions)$17 billion$17 billion
Monthly Subscription (Lowest Tier)(USD)$6.99 (with ads)$6.99 (with ads)
Ad-Free Premium Tier(USD/month)$15.49$15.49
Original Series (2024)(major releases)6262
Standard Monthly Price (US)(USD)$15.49 (with ads $6.99)$15.49 (with ads $6.99)
Original Content Produced Annually(titles)250+ series and films250+ series and films
Countries with Service(countries)190+ countries190+ countries
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free, US)(USD)$15.49$15.49
4K Content Available(titles)3,500+3,500+
Base Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)$6.99$6.99
Premium Tier Price (4K/Full Features)(USD/month)$22.99 (4K required)$22.99 (4K required)
2024 Emmy Awards Nominations(nominations)91 nominations91 nominations
Theatrical Release Window(days)30-90 days post-theater30-90 days post-theater
Ad-Tier Monthly Cost(USD/month)$6.99$6.99

Sourced from publicly available data ·

Key Differences

7 attributes compared head-to-head

Apple TV+
1Apple TV+
Netflix leads
Netflix
6Netflix
  • Total Content Library Size

    Apple TV+

    ~1,200 titles

    Netflix

    ~5,500 titles(winner)

  • Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard)

    Apple TV+

    $9.99/month(winner)

    Netflix

    $15.49/month

  • Ad-Supported Tier Price

    Apple TV+

    Not available

    Netflix

    $6.99/month(winner)

  • Original Content Investment (Annual)

    Apple TV+

    $2.5 billion

    Netflix

    $17 billion(winner)

  • Device Ecosystem Lock-in

    Apple TV+

    Best on Apple devices; works on all major platforms

    Netflix

    Universal access across all devices(winner)

  • Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)

    Apple TV+

    25 Emmys

    Netflix

    188 Emmys(winner)

  • Global Subscriber Base

    Apple TV+

    25 million

    Netflix

    277 million(winner)

Full Comparison

Apple TV+
Netflix
Starting Price(USD)
$99
RAM Memory(GB)
4GB
Storage(GB)
64-128GB
Available Apps(count)
5,000+
Content Strategy Focus
Premium original programming
Annual Content Budget(USD billions)
$2.5B+
Total Content Library(titles)
1,800+
5,800+
Children's Content Titles(titles)
~300 titles
Show 42 more attributes
Original Series Released Per Year(series)
25-30 series
Total Content Library Size(titles)
2,500+
10,000+
Original Series & Films(count)
~280 originals
Live Sports Coverage(major leagues covered)
None
Limited (select events)
Film Catalog Size(titles)
600+
Live Sports Programming(availability)
Limited
Original Content Releases in January 2026(count)
Multiple scheduled
Live Sports Programming(events per month)
NFL, WWE Raw, major events
Original Series Released (2025)(count)
60+ original series
Franchise IP Library(franchises)
Originals-focused, limited legacy franchises
Content Library Size(titles)
15,000+
Live TV Channels(channels)
0 (on-demand only)
Original Content Focus (2026)
High (comedies, young adult priority)
4K Content Library Size(comparative)
Largest available
HBO Content Access(boolean)
Not included
Theatrical Release Integration(boolean)
Limited
Total Titles Available(titles)
~12,500 titles
Original Productions Per Year(productions)
250+ originals
International Original Series(count)
Extensive global coverage
Content Library Size(titles)
Netflix
Content Update Frequency(releases per week)
Netflix
Total Library Size(titles)
5,500+ titles
Premium Films Library(major films)
Wide variety across genres
Original Content Release Frequency
Weekly/bi-weekly
Music Library Size(millions of songs)
No music library
Original Series Produced Annually(series)
150+
Live Sports Events Available(leagues)
Limited (documentaries only)
Original Content Library(titles)
2,500+ titles
Warner Bros Film Releases
Limited, delayed 45 days post-theatrical
Theatrical Film Releases (2024)(count)
0
Original Series Released (2024)(series)
156
Same-Day TV Episode Coverage(percent of shows)
8%
Annual Original Content Production(titles)
85+ series & films (2024)
New Film Theatrical Window(days)
45-90 days varies
Live TV Channels(channels)
0
Original Content Awards (2024)(Emmy nominations)
120+
Original Series (2024-2025)(series)
87 series
Original Series (2025)(series)
250+
Original Content Production (Annual)(titles)
120+
Original Series (2024)(major releases)
62
Next-Day TV Show Access(availability)
Limited (select shows)
Original Content Produced Annually(titles)
250+ series and films
Maximum Resolution(pixels)
4K (2160p)
Refresh Rate Support(fps)
60fps
4K/HDR Content Coverage(percent of library)
90%
4K Ultra HD Availability(plan(s) included)
All tiers included
Premium tier only ($15.49+)
4K Content Titles(% of library)
~70% of originals in 4K
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4K HDR Coverage on Originals(%)
100%
35%
Average Video Bitrate (4K)(Mbps)
25 Mbps
15 Mbps
4K Available on Base Plan
No (Premium only)
Maximum Video Resolution(pixels)
4K UltraHD (2160p) on Premium only
4K Ultra HD Titles Available(titles)
300+
4K Content Available(titles)
3,500+
Monthly Subscription Price (UK)(GBP)
£10.99
Annual Cost for Single User(GBP)
£131.88
Monthly Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$9.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Free, Standard Plan)(USD)
$9.99
Ad-Supported Plan Price(USD/month)
$5.99
$6.99
Show 74 more attributes
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$9.99
Free Tier Option
Not available
Monthly Subscription (Standard Tier)(USD)
$9.99
$15.49
Ad-Supported Tier Price(USD)
$9.99/month
$6.99
Monthly Subscription Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$9.99/month
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)
$9.99
$15.49
Cheapest Ad-Supported Tier(USD/month)
Not available
Monthly Price (Lowest Tier)(USD)
$9.99/month
Monthly Price (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$9.99/month
Free Trial Duration(days)
90 days (with Apple One)
0 (none as of 2023)
Base Subscription Price (No Ads)(USD/month)
$9.99
$15.49
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$11.99/month
Monthly Cost (Ad-Free Tier)(USD)
$9.99
Budget Tier Cost(USD)
N/A
Cheapest Tier Cost(USD)
$9.99/month or free (Apple One)
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Tier)(EUR)
$9.99/month
Ad-Free Premium Tier Cost(USD/month)
$9.99/month (standard, no ads)
Annual Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$119.88
Base Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$9.99
$15.49/month
Entry-Level Monthly Price(USD)
$7.99
Premium Ad-Free Tier Price(USD)
$15.49
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard Plan)(USD)
$15.49
Base Monthly Price (2026)(USD)
$6.99
Entry-Level Monthly Cost(USD)
$7.99
Premium Plan Monthly Cost(USD)
$24.99
Basic Plan Monthly Cost(USD)
$6.99/month
Premium Ad-Free Plan Cost(USD)
$22.99/month
Minimum Monthly Cost(USD)
$6.99
Basic Plan Price(USD/month)
$6.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan(USD/month)
$22.99
Price (Base Plan)(USD/month)
Netflix
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Supported)(USD)
$7.99/month
Monthly Subscription (Premium/No Ads)(USD)
$24.99/month
Lowest Monthly Price(USD)
$6.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan Price(USD/month)
$22.99
Monthly Cost (Ad-Supported Plan)(USD)
$9.00
Monthly Cost (Premium Ad-Free Plan)(USD)
$15.49
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free)(USD)
$22.99
Free Tier Availability
No
Entry-Level Price with Ads(USD/month)
$6.99/month
Ad-Free Premium Price(USD/month)
$22.99/month
Monthly Price (Standard/Ad-Free)(USD)
$15.49
Cheapest Plan Price(USD)
$6.99 (with ads)
Free Trial Period(days)
No free trial
Ad-Supported Monthly Price(USD)
$6.99
Premium Tier Monthly Price(USD)
$22.99
Premium/No-Ad Monthly Price(USD)
$22.99
Base Monthly Cost (US)(USD)
$6.99 (ad-supported)
Premium Monthly Cost (Ad-Free US)(USD)
$15.49
Monthly Cost (Cheapest Tier)(USD)
$6.99/month
Premium Ad-Free Cost(USD)
$15.49/month
Annual Basic Subscription Cost(USD)
$120
Monthly Premium Plan Cost(USD)
$15.49
Base Monthly Price(USD)
$6.99
Standard Tier Price(USD/month)
$15.49
Premium Tier Price(USD/month)
$22.99
Ad-Free Plan Availability
Yes ($15.49/month)
Standard Monthly Price (USD)(USD)
$15.49 (ad-free) / $6.99 (with ads)
Ad-Supported Base Plan Monthly Price(USD)
$6.99
Premium Ad-Free Plan Monthly Price(USD)
$22.99
Monthly Base Price (No Ads)(USD)
$6.99
Premium Tier with All Features(USD/month)
$22.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Free)(USD)
$15.49
Free Tier Available
No
Monthly Subscription Cost (Standard/Ad-Free US Plan)(USD)
$15.49
Monthly Subscription Price (Base Tier)(USD)
$6.99
Monthly Price (Ad-Free, Standard Tier)(USD)
$15.49
Monthly Subscription (Lowest Tier)(USD)
$6.99 (with ads)
Ad-Free Premium Tier(USD/month)
$15.49
Standard Monthly Price (US)(USD)
$15.49 (with ads $6.99)
Monthly Subscription (Ad-Free, US)(USD)
$15.49
Base Subscription Price (Ad-Free)(USD/month)
$6.99
Premium Tier Price (4K/Full Features)(USD/month)
$22.99 (4K required)
Ad-Tier Monthly Cost(USD/month)
$6.99
Subscriber Base(millions)
~140-149 million (2026 projection)
Revenue (Latest Full Year)(billions USD)
Part of $28.75B Services (FY2025)
YoY Revenue Growth Rate(percent)
15% (Apple Services FY2025)
Operating Margin Target 2026(percent)
Not disclosed
Parks & Experiences Revenue(USD billions)
$0
Merchandise Licensing Revenue(USD billions)
~$0.1B
Ecosystem Integration
Deep Apple device integration
Maximum Video Quality(resolution)
4K HDR + Dolby Atmos
4K Ultra HD (2160p)
Content Curation Method
Human + Algorithm
Wireless Standard
WiFi 6E (802.11ax)
User Base (US)(percent)
15%
Subscriber Base (2026 est.)(millions)
~260 million Netflix subscribers
Content Library Size(titles)
~2,500 titles
8,000+ titles globally
Emmy Awards Won (2024)(awards)
42 Emmy wins
18 Emmy Awards
2024 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
25 Emmy awards
52
Emmy Awards (2023-2025)(awards)
52 Emmys
Simultaneous Streams(devices)
6 simultaneous streams
1-4 (tier dependent)
Offline Download Support
Yes (standard)
All tiers
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens)
2
2
Next-Day TV Episode Access
Not available
Maximum Simultaneous Streams(screens)
6 (Premium)
4 (Premium only)
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Live TV Option Available(yes/no)
No
Offline Download Capability
Full library on all devices
Yes (4 devices)
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Tier)(streams)
6 streams
2
Offline Download Feature
Yes (all plans)
Available on Premium plan
Live TV Availability(channels)
Not available
Simultaneous Device Streaming(devices)
Up to 4 screens
Password Sharing Policy(text)
Restricted with extra fees
Unlimited DVR
Premium+ tier only
Family Sharing Accounts(profiles)
Limited (varies by plan)
Offline Download Feature(boolean)
Yes, all plans
Mobile Innovation (2026)(feature)
Vertical video feed expanding
Live Sports Availability
Not available
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 screens
Password Sharing Outside Household
Restricted to household only
Gaming Features Integrated
Full gaming catalog included
Download Availability (Offline)
Available on all paid plans
Live TV Channels(channels)
0 channels
Simultaneous Streams (Standard)(screens)
Netflix
Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 screens
Simultaneous Streams (Premium)(screens)
4 (Premium tier)
Offline Download Access
All plans
Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(devices)
2 devices
Live TV Channels (with Live Bundle)(channels)
None
Mobile Gaming Library(games included)
75+ games (no extra cost)
Offline Downloads(yes/no)
Yes (Standard+)
Simultaneous Streams Allowed(screens)
2-4 (depending on plan)
Cloud DVR Storage(hours)
Not available
Simultaneous Streams Per Account(screens)
Up to 4 screens (Premium plan)
Background Audio Playback
Not available
Maximum Simultaneous Streams (Standard Plan)(streams)
2 streams
Simultaneous Streams on Premium Tier(devices)
4
Live TV Bundle Available(yes/no)
No
Total Content Titles Available(titles)
1,500+
New Original Series (2026 Slate)(series)
35+
Total Available Titles(titles)
~2,500
Original Content Titles (2026)(count)
5,000+ titles
Original Series(series)
350+
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Original Series Count(shows)
2,100+ originals
Original Titles Produced(titles)
2,300+
Original Exclusive Content Titles(count)
2,100+ originals
Total Available Content Hours(hours)
15,000+ hours
Total Movie Library Size(titles)
~5,500 movies
Music Content Included
Limited music documentaries only
Average Title IMDb Rating(score)
7.9/10
2024 Emmy Nominations(nominations)
92 nominations
Emmy Awards Won (2020-2024)(awards)
76 Emmy wins
Original Series Metacritic Average(score/100)
73/100
Original Series Critical Quality (Avg Rotten Tomatoes)(%)
78%
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4K/Ultra HD Availability(availability)
Available on premium tiers
User Satisfaction Score(out of 10)
8.2
2025 Emmy Nominations(nominations)
71
2024 Emmy Nominations for Originals(nominations)
25
Original Cancellation Rate(percent)
22%
Live Sports Availability
None
Maximum Concurrent Streams(streams)
Up to 6 users (family sharing)
4 (Premium)
Total Content Titles(titles)
~1,200
10,000+
Original Content Annual Budget(USD billions)
$2.5B
$17B
Original Series/Films Per Year(new originals)
120+ originals
450+ originals
New Original Series Per Year(series)
85+
Original Series Released (2025)(series)
89 original series
Original Series Released Annually(series)
500+
Global Subscriber Count(millions)
25M
282 million
Global Subscriber Base(millions)
25+
270+ million
Emmy Awards Won (2023-2024)(awards)
25 Emmys
52
Device Platform Support(platforms)
iOS, macOS, tvOS, web, Android, Fire TV, Roku (all major platforms supported)
iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, web, Smart TVs, Game Consoles, Roku, Fire TV (universal support)
Supported Devices(count)
Apple devices, web, select smart TVs
Video Quality Support(max resolution)
4K HDR, Dolby Atmos
Video Quality Maximum
4K HDR (Premium tier)
Maximum Resolution (Premium Tier)(pixels)
4K Ultra HD (2160p)
Next-Day TV Show Episodes(available)
No (weekly releases)
Original Series Emmy Wins(awards)
15 Emmy Awards
Average IMDb Rating of Originals(out of 10)
8.2/10
Exclusive Marvel/Star Wars Content(availability)
None (limited original series)
2024 Emmy Awards(awards)
16 Emmy Awards
8 Emmy Awards
Ads Per Hour (Ad-Supported Tier)(minutes)
0 (no ads)
4-5 minutes/hour
Global Subscribers(millions)
25 million (Q3 2024)
282 million (as of Q3 2024)
Annual Bundle Savings vs Standalone(USD saved)
$20.88/year (Apple One)
Bundle Cost with Music & Cloud(USD/month)
$19.95
N/A
Monthly Price (Ad-free)(USD)
$15.49
Ad-Free Monthly Price(USD)
$15.49
Bundle Deal Availability(boolean)
Verizon option ($10.99)
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Included Membership Benefits
None
Bundle Value Savings(USD/month)
No bundle available
Average Rotten Tomatoes Score (Originals Only)(percent)
88%
4K HDR Content Available(titles)
200+
Original Emmy Nominations (All-Time)(nominations)
169 total
4K Content Library(titles)
~2,000 titles
Original Content Awards(Emmy nominations)
450+ nominations
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Emmy Nominations (2024)(nominations)
110+ nominations
2024 Emmy Awards Nominations(nominations)
91 nominations
Emmy Awards Won (2024-2025)(awards)
52
Global Subscriber Base (2024)(millions)
25 million
User Subscribers (Q3 2024)(millions)
282.7
Subscriber Base (2026)(millions)
250+
Monthly New Releases(titles)
8-10
20-25
2024 Emmy Nominations Won(count)
162
248
Subscribers
260M+
Content Budget(USD/year)
$17 Billion
Stock Beta (Volatility)(ratio)
>1.4 (higher volatility)
Forward P/E Ratio(multiple)
30x (reduced from prior quarters)
Global Country Availability(countries)
190+
Countries/Regions Available(countries)
190+ countries
Global Availability(countries)
190
Forward P/E Ratio(ratio)
30
1-Year Stock Performance(%)
+0.82%
Stock Beta (Volatility)(beta)
Higher than Disney
Live Sports Content(availability)
WWE Raw, NFL Christmas Day, exclusive live events
Major Franchises(count)
Original content focus with viral hits
Ecosystem Integration(platforms)
Standalone streaming platform
Content Curation Philosophy(approach)
Scale-driven with high volume content
Target Demographic(breadth)
Broad global audience across all demographics
Global Subscribers(millions)
Netflix
Global Subscribers (Q4 2024)(millions)
282 million
Global Subscribers (2024)(millions)
247 million
Content Strategy(type)
Scale-driven content warehouse
Nightly TV Viewership Average (2026)(millions)
10.7
Ad-Free Viewing
Available on Premium/Premium+ ($22.99)
Day-and-Date Theatrical Releases
No
Same-Day Theater Release Window(days)
45+ days (no theatrical releases)
Annual Revenue (2025)(billion USD)
$45.18 billion
5-Year Stock Performance(percent gain)
86.30%
Annual Revenue(USD Billion)
$33.6B
Operating Margin(percentage)
28.4%
Premium Subscribers (Jan 2026)(millions)
Undisclosed (declining)
Daily Active Users(millions)
~122 million equivalent
Monthly Active Users(millions)
~0.25 billion
Daily Video Consumption(billion hours)
~0.33 billion hours
Show Completion Rate (User Engagement)(percent)
68%
User Satisfaction Score(%)
87%
Annual Revenue(billions USD)
Netflix
Year-over-Year Growth(percent)
Netflix
YoY Subscriber Growth (2024)(%)
16%
App Installs (2026)(millions)
Netflix
Ad Duration on Ad-Supported Plan(minutes/hour)
4-5 min/hour
Annual Content Investment(billion USD)
$17.0B
Streaming Subscribers(millions)
283M
Annual Content Spend(USD billions)
$17B
Theme Parks Globally(count)
0
Monthly Subscriber Churn Rate(percent)
2.4%
Live Sports Events (Annual)(events)
Limited (occasional boxing)
Family-Friendly Content %(percent)
18%
Live Sports Programming(leagues included)
None (US market)
Original Content Produced (Annual)(titles)
250+
Simultaneous Streams (Base Tier)(devices)
1-2 streams
Countries Available(countries)
190+
Family/Kids Content Percentage(%)
18%
Annual Revenue (2024)(USD billions)
$33 billion
International Markets(countries)
190+ countries
Countries with Service(countries)
190+ countries
2025 Emmy Awards Won(awards)
68 Emmy awards
Live Sports Events Per Year(events)
0
Year Founded
1997
Average User Rating(out of 5)
4.1 / 5
Maximum Streaming Quality(kbps / bitrate)
4K HDR (2160p)
Annual Original Content Budget(billion USD)
$17 billion
Annual Content Investment Budget(USD billions)
$17 billion
Ad-Free Tier Availability
Yes, $15.49/month and $22.99/month tiers
Theatrical Release Window(days)
30-90 days post-theater

Pros & Cons

10 pros·6 cons across both

Apple TV+
Netflix
Apple TV+

Apple TV+

+5-3

Pros

  • Lowest standard subscription at $9.99/month (25% cheaper than Netflix Standard)
  • Industry-leading production quality with 25 Emmy awards and prestige content like Severance and The Morning Show
  • Free 3-month trial bundled with new Apple device purchases increases trial conversion
  • Seamless integration with Apple ecosystem (AirPlay, Siri, Apple Watch support)
  • Original films get theatrical releases (CODA won Best Picture at 2022 Oscars)

Cons

  • Only ~1,200 titles (78% smaller library than Netflix)
  • No ad-supported tier option limits budget-conscious subscribers
  • Weak on licensed content and back catalog depth versus Netflix's extensive catalog
Netflix

Netflix

+5-3

Pros

  • Largest content library at 5,500+ titles with something for every genre and age group
  • Cheapest option via $6.99/month ad-supported tier (30% less than Apple TV+ Standard)
  • Universal device compatibility—works on smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, game consoles, and web browsers
  • Superior recommendation algorithm and personalized content discovery based on 277 million users
  • Robust parental controls with 5 user profiles and granular content filtering

Cons

  • High standard price of $15.49/month (55% more than Apple TV+ at $9.99)
  • Password-sharing restrictions limit multi-household access without additional $7.99/month Extra Member fee
  • Inconsistent original content quality mixed with quantity; not all originals achieve critical acclaim

Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions

  1. Apple TV+ is worth it if you value premium content quality, want to save $5.50/month on the standard tier, and already own Apple devices where you can get a 3-month free trial. However, Netflix is better value if you want maximum content variety, prefer the $6.99/month ad tier, or use non-Apple devices. Apple TV+ should be supplemental; Netflix is the primary service for most users.

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