Hulu vs Apple TV+: which is better?

While both Hulu and AppleTV+ excel at producing original shows, there are a couple of differences between the two popular streaming services. Hulu has more variety both in terms of price range and content. You can choose ad-supported or ad-free, and you can even bundle it with add-on channels if you want to. It also goes beyond originals, streaming new episodes of ABC shows like Abbott Elementary and other Disney-owned properties like National Geographic documentaries. Meanwhile, the pricier AppleTV+ is limited to its own films and TV shows. But boy, are they good. What it lacks in quantity, it makes up for in quality—Severance, Pachinko, Ted Lasso, and Slow Horses are only some of the many award-winning shows it has to offer. So, which is better? If you value variety and want more value for money, go for Hulu. If you like seeing big stars in quality productions, go for AppleTV+. Both have free trials anyway, so you can test them out for yourself. In the meantime, we break down all you need to know about Hulu vs AppleTV+.

Summary

Comparaison	Hulu	Apple TV+
Price	$9.99/month	$9.99/month
Trial	30 days	7 days
Our rating	9/10	9/10
Number of channels
Parental controls	Yes	Yes
4K	Yes	No

Price: Apple TV+ and Hulu cost the same

Apple TV+'s costs $10 and Hulu also costs $10 (for base backages without any add-ons.)

Why get Hulu?

If you're a fan of TV shows, then Hulu has a lot to offer, with a pretty comprehensive list of popular shows from major networks, including classic sitcoms, as well as children's programs like Sesame Street. Hulu is also acclaimed for its ace original programming, with hit shows from comedies like The Mindy Project to dystopian dramas like Handmaid's Tale.

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Why get Apple TV+?

Price: Apple TV+ is great value for money compared to just about every streaming service out there, in terms of both quality of the programming and service. Offline downloads and 4K streaming: Although you have to pay for the service, Paramount+ offers premium subscribers offline downloads, as well as 4K streaming for select titles.

Go to Apple TV+

Devices: Hulu is more widely available than Apple TV+

Hulu is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android Phones, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Google TV Streamer, iOS, LG TV, Nintendo Switch, Roku, Samsung TV or Xbox.

Whereas Apple TV+ is available on Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS or Samsung TV. That's 7 less devices than Hulu.

Trial: Hulu offers a trial

Hulu has a trial. The trial duration is 30 days.

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Trial: Apple TV+ offers a trial

Apple TV+ has a trial. The trial duration is 7 days.

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Hulu's specialty

The specialties of Hulu are: Action, Anime, Family, Horror, Movies, Old TV shows, Original series, Spanish-language content, True Crime, TV shows.

Apple TV+'s specialty

The specialties of Apple TV+ are: Baseball, Family, Language learning, Original series, Soccer, TV shows.

Hulu's accepted payment methods

Hulu accepts: Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Walmart gift card.

Apple TV+'s accepted payment methods

The payment methods that Apple TV+ accepts are: Apple Pay, credit card, debit card, Paypal, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Target gift card, Walmart gift card.

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