Both Starz and Apple TV+ boast an impressive array of original titles, but Apple TV+’s collection stands out a bit more. The streaming service simply has the budget to invest in big stars and even bigger production sets. That said, Starz offers more variety when it comes to viewing options. While Apple TV+ is limited to its slate of original shows and films, Starz partners with big studios and rotates its catalog of classics, blockbusters, and TV shows, so you can expect to see new titles appear every now and then. Which is the better service? We think Apple TV+ has better value for money, but Starz is the way to go if you want more variety. Read on to see how the two services stack up against each other in our breakdown below.
| Feature | Starz | Apple TV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Base price | $10.99/mo | $12.99/mo |
| Free trial | None | 7 days |
| Subscribers | 28,900,000 | — |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Try Starz | Try Apple TV+ — 7 days free |
| Starz 1 plan | Apple TV+ 4 plans | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest Starz | Cheapest Apple TV | Apple One Individual | Apple One Family | Apple One Premier | |
| Price / month | $10.99 | $12.99 | $19.95 | $31.95 | $37.95 |
| Annual Price | $69.99 | $99.99 | — | — | — |
| New User Deal | 73% off 1st month | — | — | — | — |
| Streams at Home | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Streams Outside Home | 4 | 6, more with Family Sharing | 6 | 6, more with Family Sharing | 6, more with Family Sharing |
| Profiles | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Quality | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p | 1080p |
| 4K Support | — | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Audio | 5.1 surround sound | 5.1 sound | 5.1 sound | 5.1 sound | 5.1 sound |
| Dolby Digital | — | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | — | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Min. Speed | 6 Mbps | 2.5 Mbps | 2.5 Mbps | 2.5 Mbps | 2.5 Mbps |
| Get plan → | Get plan → | Get plan → | Get plan → | Get plan → | |
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Both services support most major devices. Here’s a full breakdown of where you can watch each one.
| Device / Platform | Starz | Apple TV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Airplay | ✓ | ✓ |
| Amazon Fire TV | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android TV | ✓ | — |
| Apple TV | ✓ | ✓ |
| Google TV Streamer | — | ✓ |
| LG TV | ✓ | — |
| Roku | ✓ | — |
| Samsung TV | ✓ | ✓ |
| Xbox | ✓ | — |
| iOS | ✓ | ✓ |
Starz has 28,900,000M subscribers compared to 0M for Apple TV+.
Starz starts at $10.99/month, while Apple TV+ starts at $12.99/month. That’s $2.00 more per month for Apple TV+, or $24.00 more per year.
Is Starz cheaper than Apple TV+?
Yes. Starz starts at $10.99/month, while Apple TV+ starts at $12.99/month. That's a difference of $2.00/month, or $24.00 per year.
Do Starz or Apple TV+ offer a free trial?
Starz does not currently offer a free trial. Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial.
Can I cancel Starz or Apple TV+ anytime?
Yes. Both Starz and Apple TV+ are month-to-month subscriptions with no long-term contracts. You can cancel either service at any time.
<p>Original programming: While Starz doesn't have as many original shows and movies as Netflix or HBO, it does produce some acclaimed entertainment, including movies like Ash Evil Dead and shows such as American Gods, Power, to name but a few. </p> <p>Sharing devices: Starz lets you have four simultaneous streams per account, for about $7 less than Netflix's most expensive Premium plan which allows the same.</p>
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