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and severance pay The long-awaited return with a similar effect silo, shrinkand bad sisters Apple TV+ has earned positive reviews and is secretly proving to be one of the best streaming services out there (even afterTed Russo world). But trying a new streaming service can be a hard sell, especially one that relies heavily on original programming that newcomers may be unfamiliar with.
Luckily, there are several ways to check out Apple TV+ for free, including a deal that lets you try the service for a full three months. Here's what you need to know about the streaming service, including shows worth watching, sports extras and how to get it all for free.
Apple TV+ is ad-free and starts at $9.99/month, and subscribers can share an account with up to five family members. By comparison, Netflix's standard monthly plan costs $15.49 per month. The Apple TV app is also home to MLS Season Pass, which requires a separate subscription. MLS Season Pass is priced at $14.99/month or $12.99/month for Apple TV+ subscribers and includes live coverage of every regular season game as well as the playoffs and finals.
After you start an Apple TV+ subscription, you can watch shows and movies through the Apple TV App. No Apple TV device required - Apple TV works on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV, native TV operating systems such as LG, Sony and Vizio, and game consoles such as PlayStation.
Apple's emphasis on original programming makes it one of the more unique (and affordable) streaming services out there. Apple TV+ primarily carries TV shows and movies produced by Apple, unlike studio-backed streaming companies like Paramount+ or Max, which have a wealth of content to draw from, and Netflix, which also has extensive distribution deals .
Original films include Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon and two of Brad Pitt and George Clooney Wolveswhile the program includes silo, severance pay, morning showand slow horse. The anchor's signature was very popular. Ted Russoends in 2023, although it has been hinted at a possible fourth season, and Ted Russo's The show host continues to produce shrink. In addition to original programming, Apple TV+ also hosts charlie brown holiday specials and distributes Major League Soccer through its separate MLS season ticket subscription.
If you compare the cost of Apple TV+ to other streamers, such as Netflix, it's still one of the most affordable streaming services out there.
Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial, and a monthly subscription costs $9.99. There are other ways to extend the duration of the trial. Get a three-month free trial of Apple TV+ with the purchase of certain qualifying Apple hardware. Free trial offers will automatically appear in the Apple TV app for the account associated with the device purchase.
Get Apple TV+ for free with T-Mobile: T-Mobile members can get Apple TV+ for free with qualifying plans. The promotion is available to T-Mobile customers with a Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plan and is offered as a plan benefit. Go5G customers can use Apple TV+ for free for 6 months.
Buy Apple TV+ at Best Buy: What's another of the best Apple TV+ deals online right now? You can also get three months of Apple TV+ for free through Best Buy — no strings attached. Check out deals online at Best Buy.