Apple TV+ increases prices again: How much will a subscription cost from now on?
Streaming services don’t appear to be worried about scaring off subscribers with higher prices. Apple TV+ is the latest platform to increase its rates.
Those who love to binge-watch series and movies on streaming services have had to fork out more to continue enjoying their pastime this year. Just last week, Netflix announced that it was raising the prices of two of its ad-free plans, hot on the heels of its crackdown on password sharing.
Now, it’s the turn of Apple TV Plus to declare a price hike. The platform, which hosts hit shows “Ted Lasso” and “The Morning Show”, will be increasing its subscription rate by three dollars, from $6.99 to $9.99 per month.
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Apple raises prices for other products
It’s not just television- Apple’s gaming platform Apple Arcade will also be more costly, jumping from $4.99 a month to $6.99 monthly. Apple News Plus will get a three-dollar hike, from $9.99 a month to $12.99 monthly.
An Apple One subscription, which bundles various products, will also be charging a few dollars more per month. Individual and family packages will cost three dollars more, while the premier tier will be five dollars more expensive.
Here are the prices for the various tiers of Apple One bundles.
| TIER | PREVIOUS PRICE | NEW PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $16.95 | $19.95 |
| Family | $22.95 | $25.95 |
| Premier | $32.95 | $32.95 |
According to Apple, the bumped up prices will be implemented immediately for new clients, while they will take effect 30 days later on the next renewal of current customers.
Many streamers jacked up prices in 2023
Apple TV Plus and Netflix are not the only streaming services that raised their subscription rates this year. Max, formerly known as HBO Max, increased the monthly rate for its ad-free tier from $14.99 to $15.99 in January.
In October, Disney Plus upped the price of its ad-free tier from $10.99 to $13.99 per month, while Paramount Plus with Showtime announced a price increase from $9.99 to $11.99 last month.