Yes, Apple TV+ offers a yearly subscription option that costs less per month than paying monthly

Apple TV+ lets you pay once a year instead of month to month. The yearly plan costs $119 per year in the United States, which works out to about $9.92 per month. If you pay monthly, the subscription costs $11.99 per month. Paying yearly saves you roughly $24 annually compared to twelve monthly payments.

You can switch to yearly billing through your Apple ID settings on any device — iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. The process takes less than a minute. If you already have a monthly subscription, you can change to yearly at any time, and the new rate takes effect on your next billing date.

Key Takeaways

  • The yearly Apple TV+ plan costs $119 per year, saving about $24 compared to paying $11.99 monthly for twelve months.
  • You can change from monthly to yearly billing through your Apple ID settings without canceling your subscription.
  • The yearly plan renews automatically on the same date each year, and you can cancel anytime before renewal.
  • If you switch mid-month, your next billing date becomes your yearly renewal date going forward.
  • Family Sharing lets up to six people use one Apple TV+ subscription, whether you pay monthly or yearly.

How to switch to yearly billing on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top. Select Subscriptions, then tap Apple TV+. You will see your current plan — either Monthly or Yearly — along with your next billing date. Tap Change Plan or Edit Subscription.

Select the yearly option from the list. The screen will show you the new price and confirm the date your yearly subscription will renew. Tap Confirm or Continue to complete the change. Your monthly subscription will end on its normal date, and your yearly subscription will begin the next day.

How to switch to yearly billing on Mac or Apple TV

On a Mac, open System Settings and click your name in the sidebar. Select Subscriptions, then click Apple TV+. Click Manage or Edit, then select the yearly plan and confirm the change.

On an Apple TV device, go to Settings, then Accounts, then Subscriptions. Select Apple TV+ and choose the yearly option. The process is the same — you will see the price and renewal date before you confirm.

What happens when your yearly subscription renews

Apple TV+ automatically charges your payment method one year after your yearly plan starts. The charge appears on your bill as "Apple TV+" and the amount is $119 (in the United States; prices vary by country). You will receive an email receipt a few days after the charge goes through.

If you want to stop the subscription before the year ends, you can cancel anytime through your Apple ID settings. Cancellation takes effect when ready, and you lose access to Apple TV+ right away — you do not get a refund for the unused portion of the year. If you cancel before your renewal date, you will not be charged again.

How yearly billing affects Family Sharing

If you use Family Sharing, one person on the family account pays for the subscription, and up to five other people can watch. The yearly plan works the same way as the monthly plan — the family organizer sets up the subscription and everyone else gets access. Switching between monthly and yearly does not change who can watch or how many people can use it at once.

If the family organizer cancels the subscription, all family members lose access when ready, regardless of whether the plan is monthly or yearly. The organizer can change the plan type anytime without affecting the other family members' access.

Comparing yearly cost to other payment methods

The yearly plan at $119 per year is the lowest cost per month. Monthly billing at $11.99 per month costs $143.88 per year. Some carriers and services bundle Apple TV+ with other subscriptions — for example, certain phone plans or internet packages include it — but those bundles have their own terms and may not be cheaper overall.

If you have an Apple One bundle (which combines Apple TV+, Apple Music, iCloud storage, and other services), the yearly cost is different. Apple One bundles are billed monthly, not yearly, so you cannot switch that to annual billing. The bundle price varies depending on which services you include.

What to do if you want to cancel before the year is up

You can cancel a yearly subscription anytime through your Apple ID settings using the same steps you used to change the plan. Select Apple TV+, then tap or click Cancel Subscription. Apple will ask you to confirm, and the cancellation takes effect when ready. You will not be charged again, and your access ends right away.

Unlike some services, Apple does not offer refunds for the unused portion of a yearly subscription. If you cancel three months into a yearly plan, you have paid for the full year but can only use the service for those three months. This is why it makes sense to switch to yearly only if you are confident you will use the service for the full twelve months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I switch from yearly back to monthly?

Yes. Go to your subscription settings, select Apple TV+, and choose the monthly plan. Your yearly subscription will end on its normal renewal date, and monthly billing will start the next day. You will pay $11.99 per month going forward instead of the yearly rate.

What if I switch to yearly mid-month?

Your monthly subscription ends on its regular date, and your yearly subscription begins the next day. Your new yearly renewal date becomes one year from that start date. For example, if your monthly plan renews on the 15th and you switch to yearly on the 10th, your yearly plan starts on the 16th and renews on the 16th each year after that.

Does the yearly plan include the same content as monthly?

Yes. Both plans give you access to the same shows, movies, and features. The only difference is the price and how often you are billed. There are no restrictions on content based on which plan you choose.

Can I use the yearly plan in more than one country?

Apple TV+ is region-specific, so your subscription works in the country where your Apple ID is registered. If you travel, you can still watch on your devices, but you cannot change your subscription region while traveling. The yearly price also varies by country, so switching regions would require a new subscription at that region's rate.

What payment methods work for yearly billing?

You can use any payment method on file in your Apple ID — credit card, debit card, Apple Gift Card, or carrier billing if your phone plan supports it. The payment method you set up for monthly billing will automatically be used for yearly billing when you switch.