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With Ted Lasso Returning for Season 4, Here’s How to Get Apple TV+ for Free
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With shows like Silo, Shrinking, and Severance, Apple TV+ is sneakily making the case that it’s one of the best streaming services, and one of its marquee shows, Ted Lasso will return for a fourth season. Still, it can be a hard sell to try out a new streaming service, particularly one that relies so heavily on original programming that newcomers might not be familiar with.
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Fortunately, there are a variety of ways to check out Apple TV+ for free, including offers that let you try out the service for a full three months. Here’s what you need to know about the streaming service, including its binge-worthy shows, sports add-ons, and how to get it all for free.
How Much Is Apple TV+?
Apple TV+ is ad-free and starts at $9.99/mo, and subscribers can share an account with up to five family members. Netflix’s Standard monthly plan, in comparison, costs $15.49 per month. The Apple TV app is also home to MLS Season Pass, which requires a separate subscription. MLS Season Pass costs $14.99/mo or $12.99/mo for Apple TV+ subscribers and includes live access to every regular season match, plus the playoffs and finals.
Once you start your Apple TV+ subscription, you can watch shows and films through the Apple TV app. An Apple TV device is not required — Apple TV is available on Roku, Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV, native TV operating systems like LG, Sony, and Vizio, as well as gaming consoles like PlayStation.
What to Watch on Apple TV+
Apple’s emphasis on original programming makes it one of the more unique (and affordable) streaming services. Unlike studio-backed streamers like Paramount+ or Max, which have deep vaults of content to draw from, or Netflix, which has extensive distribution deals, Apple TV+ primarily hosts Apple-produced TV shows and movies.
Original films include the Martin Scorsese-directed Killers of the Flower Moon and the Brad Pitt and George Clooney two-hander Wolfs, while shows include Silo, Severance, The Morning Show, and Slow Horses. The streamer’s signature hit, Ted Lasso, ended in 2023, though a potential fourth season has been teased, and Ted Lasso’s showrunners went on to produce Shrinking. Beyond its originals, Apple TV+ also hosts the Charlie Brown holiday specials and distributes Major League Soccer through its separate MLS Season Pass subscription.
If you’re comparing the cost of Apple TV+ to other streamers, like Netflix, it’s still one of the most budget-friendly streaming services out there right now.
Does Apple TV+ Have a Free Trial?
Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial, and a monthly subscription costs $9.99. There are a few other ways to get longer trials. Certain eligible Apple hardware purchases come with a three-month Apple TV+ free trial.
Get one month with Apple One: You can also get a one-month free trial of Apple TV+ with a free trial of Apple One, which includes iCloud+ storage, Apple Music, and Apple Arcade. An individual Apple One account costs $20/mo.
Get Apple TV+ Free Through T-Mobile: T-Mobile members can get Apple TV+ for free with eligible plans. The promotion is available to T-Mobile subscribers with a Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plan, and it’s available as a plan benefit. Go5G customers can get Apple TV+ for free for 6 months.
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