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Apple TV

Rent or buy service

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Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Layout and stability score
70%
What to watch score
72%
Sign up and cancel score
85%
Playback control score
85%
Service summary
Apple TV is Apple's buy and rental service for TV shows and movies. The app also acts as a main feed for content from other services.

Specifications

Shop Ethical rating
C
Smart TV
Select Android TVs, Samsung TVs, LG TVs
Cast to Chromecast
No (can use AirPlay)
Android app
iOS app
Windows app
Mac app
Browser
PlayStation 4/PlayStation 5
Xbox One/Xbox Series
Nintendo Switch
Ad supported
Pay with a gift card
Website
tv.apple.com

Cost

Entry-level/single subscription price per month
$17.50
Mid-range price per month
$28.00
Premium price per month
$58.00
Annual subscription option
Not applicable

Features

Free trial period – days
Not applicable
Max authorised devices
5
Entry-level max simultaneous streams
3
Mid-range max simultaneous streams
Not applicable
Premium max simultaneous streams
Not applicable
User profiles
Kid friendly profiles
None found
Content restriction or family controls
Can enable a PIN to apply for any content of a specific rating (eg: M, MA15+, R18+)
4K UHD, HDR support
Offline mode (mobile)
Live TV
Live sport
Sports shown
Not applicable
Premiere/early access content

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