What is Apple TV used for?

Apple TV is Apple's streaming subscription for its original series, films and documentaries, with a free trial and a bundle option alongside Peacock. It is a good fit for following Apple Original series and bundling two streaming services in one subscription.

How much does Apple TV cost?

Paid plans for Apple TV start at $14.99 per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.

Is Apple TV open source?

No. Apple TV is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Apple TV include Jellyfin, Kodi and Stremio.

What are some alternatives to Apple TV?

Apple TV competes with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and HBO Max. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Apple TV alternatives.

Apple TV: features, pricing and alternatives

About Apple TV

Apple TV is a streaming service from Apple that focuses on its own original series, films and documentaries, with new releases arriving regularly. Users can watch through the Apple TV app on their devices and through the web at tv.apple.com, with titles spanning comedy, thriller, science fiction and documentary.

The site offers a free trial of 7 days followed by $14.99 per month, and also promotes a bundle that combines Apple TV and Peacock in one subscription, with plans starting at $17.99 per month. Individual title pages show episode schedules, genres and whether new episodes arrive weekly.

Apple TV is a proprietary, hosted consumer service rather than software you run yourself. Prices and availability can vary by country, and the figures above reflect the US pricing shown on the vendor's site.

Key features

Apple Original series and films
Weekly new episode releases
Documentaries and comedy titles
Watching in the Apple TV app and on the web
Bundle with Peacock

Good fit for

→Following Apple Original series
→Bundling two streaming services in one subscription

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Apple TV: questions and answers

What is Apple TV used for?: Apple TV is Apple's streaming subscription for its original series, films and documentaries, with a free trial and a bundle option alongside Peacock. It is a good fit for following Apple Original series and bundling two streaming services in one subscription.
How much does Apple TV cost?: Paid plans for Apple TV start at $14.99 per month, and there is no free plan. A free trial is available.
Is Apple TV open source?: No. Apple TV is proprietary (closed-source) software and can't be self-hosted. Open-source alternatives to Apple TV include Jellyfin, Kodi and Stremio.
What are some alternatives to Apple TV?: Apple TV competes with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and HBO Max. For open-source options, see Enlisted's ranked list of open-source Apple TV alternatives.