Apple TV review

Apple TV is a smaller catalog of shows and films that Apple makes itself, and that focus is part of the appeal. Apple says its originals are always commercial-free, with new movies and series added every Wednesday and Friday. The $14.99 monthly subscription now also includes live Formula 1 coverage of every Grand Prix in the US, MLS matches with no blackouts and Friday Night Baseball, which adds real value for sports households. Family Sharing lets up to six people share one subscription, and you can download Apple Originals to an Apple device for offline viewing. The app runs on Android, smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Vizio and others, game consoles and streaming sticks, so you do not need Apple hardware. The limits are the library size and the extras: rentals and third-party channels inside the Apple TV app cost more. Apple sells a bundle with Peacock for $17.99 a month, and Apple One starts at $21.95.

Who it is for

Households that want ad-free originals and live sports at one price, shared with up to six people.

Price

$14.99 per month after a 7-day free trial; included in Apple One from $21.95.

Get Apple TV for just $14.99 per month after a free 7-day trial.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Hundreds of exclusive Apple Originals with new releases weekly and no ads
• Formula 1 races, MLS matches and Friday Night Baseball at no extra cost
• Family Sharing for up to six people on one subscription
• Downloads for offline viewing on Apple devices
• Apps on Android, smart TVs, game consoles, streaming sticks and the web

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Apple Originals are always commercial-free
• Strength: Live F1, MLS and baseball are included
• Strength: One plan covers a family of six
• Weakness: Smaller library than Netflix or Prime Video
• Weakness: Rentals and third-party channels in the app cost extra
• Weakness: Downloads are limited to Apple devices

Key facts

• Price: $14.99 per month
• Free trial: 7 days for new subscribers
• Family Sharing: Up to 6 people
• Apple TV and Peacock bundle: $17.99 per month
• Apple One: From $21.95 per month

Where it ranks

Apple TV is No. 4 in our Best Video Streaming Services verdict.