Apple TV+ Review
Apple TV+ is a subscription video streaming service for $9.99 a month that includes high-quality original shows and movies including Best Picture winner “CODA,” popular sitcom “Ted Lasso,” and dramas like “The Morning Show” and “Severance.” Apple TV+ is also home to MLB baseball games on Friday nights and MLS Season Pass. Apple TV+ can be added as a channel on Prime Video.
If you purchase an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV, you can get a free year of Apple TV+.
Review
We tested Apple TV+ and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. Apple TV+ is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Roku, iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Content
Originals
Apple TV+ currently has seven original shows including “The Morning Show” with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, “See” with Jason Momoa, “For All Mankind” by Battlestar Galactica creator Ronald D. Moore. They will be adding additional shows every month including series from Oprah, M. Night Shyamalan, and J.J. Abrams.
TV Shows
At least initially, Apple TV+ won’t offer any additional shows that aren’t Apple TV+ Originals.
Movies
Apple TV+ will be creating feature films for the service. Initially, the only film available is the documentary, “The Elephant Queen,” but they will debut Toronto Film Festival “Hala” and Samuel L. Jackson’s “The Banker.” They will be working with production company A24 on original films going forward.
Kids
Apple has partnered with Sesame Workshop to create “Helpsters,” a series designed to help kids solve problems. They will also be releasing the animated series “Snoopy in Space” and a reboot of “Ghostwriter.”
Features
Up to 6 Profiles
Apple TV+ will allow up to six profiles that can be accessed with their own unique log-in.
Parental Controls
Apple TV+ has general parental controls, where you can disallow playback of certain types of shows and movies by rating.
Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ also have parental control features.
Up to 6 Devices
You can stream on up to six devices at the same time.
Offline Downloads
Apple TV+ has one of the most generous offline access policies. There is no limit to the number of titles or devices that you can download to, as long as it is tied to a subscribed Apple ID.
International Access
Since Apple TV+ is available in over 100 countries, generally all content will be available in nearly every major country. If it isn’t available, you can still watch any content you’ve already downloaded to your iPhone or iPad.
Compatible Devices
Apple TV+ is compatible with these devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Roku
- iPhone/iPad
- Mac
- Windows
- LG Smart TV (2019+)
- Samsung Smart TV (2018+)
- Sony Smart TV (AirPlay)
- VIZIO Smart TV (2016+)
Apple TV+ is not compatible with Google Chromecast, Android TV, Android Phone/Tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or onn devices.
Tech Specs
1080p HD
(Up to 4K UHD)
Apple TV+ has their entire catalog in 4K with support for Dolby Vision, which gives the highest quality video experience.
Surround Sound
Apple TV+ will support Dolby Atmos on Apple TV 4K devices, while other devices will offer Dolby Digital 5.1 audio.