Of the many options available,Apple TV+should be sacrificed. The service boasts one of the best interfaces available and has a content library filled with shows starring attractive movie stars, some intriguing documentaries, and some quality kids' programming, but cuts need to be made, and you shoudn’t pay for Apple TV +. Here’s why.
Apple TV+ is a global streaming service which offers on-demand access to a growing list of exclusive content, including Severance, Ted Lasso, Slow Horses, and much more.
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Apple TV+ simply costs too much
Save your money for other services
For many people, the streaming service’s monthly bill is sneaky, steadily creeping up over time. When many people started subscribing, costs were low. Individually, it seems like services are relatively affordable, but when you put them together in totality, that price tag can become shocking, especially if you’re subscribing to live TV offerings. It’s the smaller add-ons that really start to inflate the cost, and Apple TV+ is one of those services that lurks around because of its relatively lower price.
Don’t be fooled; it’s too much money.
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The content library is mediocre
Apple TV+ shows convey greatness but lack substance
While the price is high, you’re also not getting the most value for it – the Apple TV+ content library is supremely mediocre. Save for a few series (Severance, Silo, and other shows that begin with the letter ‘S’), what’s available is mostly fluffy and inconsequential. From Bad Monkey to Palm Springs and Hijack to Dark Matter, Apple TV+ boasts a lot of big-name stars in shows where they are essentially playing versions of their stereotypical characters. These shows are nice while giving the appearance of prestige, but don’t be mistaken.
What’s available is mostly fluffy and inconsequential.
There are some titles worth watching, but when you compare them to what other services offer, it’s hard to argue that Apple TV+ has better shows overall. Both Netflix and Hulu/Disney+ have plenty of award-winning titles as well as entertaining blockbusters, along with lots of foreign titles and reality TV. Apple TV+ just isn’t at the same level.
Apple TV shows are all kind of mid, actually
Apple TV+ can’t keep masquerading as a prestigious, streaming service full of hidden gems when it’s really just like all the others: mostly mediocre.
Apple TV+ free trials are everywhere
Don’t pay when you don’t have to
However, consumers of Apple products know that you can get access to a much longer trial. The purchase of a new Apple device, such as an iPhone or iPad, gets you a free trial for three months. That 90-ish-day window, which can be activated anytime within three months of purchase, means you have time to set up the trial for maximum use. In three months, you can get through a lot of shows and maybe the one or two movies that are actually worth watching (hint: none of them star Tom Hanks).
Consider how often you might be buying an iPhone, iPad, or Mac; it’s probably not every three months, but if you’re investing in one every year, at least you’re getting three free months every 12 months. It’s not just Apple products either. I received a three-month free trial with the purchase of my new Samsung smart TV. There are a lot of free trials to be had with Apple TV+, so keep your eye out and try to take advantage of it when you can.
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Consumers must be careful and considerate as just about every service is looking to regain money after years of sunk costs. Apps are raising prices, welcoming ads, and ending password sharing to profit off consumers. Be mindful, and save where you may. Sorry, Apple TV+.
