On the Heels of Apple TV’s Price Hike, See the Best Subscription Deals and Free Trial Tips
The Apple-owned platform is the latest service hit by streaming inflation.
September 1, 2026 7:14pm
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Another day, another streaming price bump. Just over a week after Peacock implemented its fourth price hike in four years, Apple TV is following suit with increases on its monthly plan, annual plan and Apple One bundle. The good news? Unlike other popular services (looking at you, Hulu), its seven-day free trial is still in effect.
As of Aug. 28. 2026, the monthly rate for an Apple TV subscription is $14.99 (up from $12.99) and the annual rate is $119.99 (up from $99). This follows the Aug. 2025 increase that upped the monthly price from $9.99. Like Peacock, Apple’s most recent hike marks the fourth time the company has raised the price of its streaming platform within four years.
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But beyond Apple TV‘s free trial period, there are a handful of lesser-known ways to save big through streaming bundles and retail partners (i.e. Peacock, T-Mobile and Verizon). Plus, customers can snag an extended three month free trial when purchasing a new Apple device. Full breakdown of each cost-cutting option below.
Apple TV Free Trial Offers 2026
Apple TV: Claim your seven-day free trial directly through Apple TV. Unless cancelled, subscriptions will renew at the standard rate following one week.
Prime Video: Alternatively, claim the same seven-day free trial through Prime Video’s Apple TV add-on.
get 7-day free trial through prime video
Apple device purchase: Get three months free when you buy a new device (and redeem the offer within 90 days).
Buy apple device for 3 free months of apple tv
Best Apple TV Bundle Deals 2026
Peacock + Apple TV bundle: While the standalone Peacock Premium plan now starts at $12.99 per month and Apple TV at $14.99, deal-savvy streamers can bundle the two for just $17.99 per month (a savings of 36 percent). Alternatively, customers can combine Apple TV with the ad-free Peacock Premium Plus plan for $22.99 monthly (a savings of 34 percent).
claim 30%+ off Apple TV and peacock
T-Mobile: Get Apple TV for just $3 per month (along with free Netflix and Hulu) with T-Mobile’s “Experience More” plan ($85 per month) and “Experience Beyond” plan ($100 per month).
get Apple TV for $3/mo with t-mobile
Verizon: Customers with select Verizon plans (Simplicity, Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus, Unlimited Welcome, Welcome Unlimited and Verizon Home Internet) are eligible to save $4.95 per month on either the Apple One Individual or Family plan, dropping the price to $15 per month or $23 per month, respectively. Apple One includes Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple Arcade, Apple News+, Apple Fitness+ and iCloud+.
get $4.95 off apple one with verizon
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