You cannot bundle Peacock and Apple TV as a single subscription

Peacock and Apple TV+ are separate streaming services owned by different companies—Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal, and Apple TV+ is owned by Apple. Neither offers a combined package or discount when you subscribe to both. You pay for each service independently, with no option to reduce the total cost by bundling them together.

However, there are ways to reduce what you spend on streaming overall. You can subscribe to both services at their standard prices, or you can look for promotional offers that either service runs from time to time. You can also manage your subscriptions month-to-month, pausing one or both when you are not actively watching.

Key Takeaways

  • Peacock and Apple TV+ do not offer a joint bundle or discount package because they are owned by different companies.
  • Peacock costs $5.99 per month with ads or $11.99 per month without ads, while Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month as a standalone subscription.
  • You can reduce your total streaming cost by subscribing to both services only during months when you plan to watch their content.
  • Some Apple devices and carriers occasionally offer promotional periods of free or discounted Apple TV+, which can lower your combined cost temporarily.
  • If you want a larger bundle that includes both services, you would need to look at third-party packages like Hulu + Disney+ + ESPN+ bundles, which do not include either Peacock or Apple TV+.

What each service costs on its own

Peacock offers two subscription tiers. The ad-supported plan costs $5.99 per month, and the ad-free plan costs $11.99 per month. Some content is available free with ads, but most current shows and movies require a paid subscription. Peacock is also included free with certain Comcast cable packages if you are a customer.

Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month as a standalone subscription. There is no ad-supported tier. If you subscribe to Apple One (Apple's bundle of Apple services), Apple TV+ is included along with Apple Music, iCloud+ storage, and other Apple services, but that bundle starts at $16.95 per month and is designed around Apple's ecosystem rather than streaming video alone.

If you subscribe to both Peacock and Apple TV+ separately, your monthly cost ranges from $15.98 (Peacock with ads plus Apple TV+) to $21.98 (Peacock without ads plus Apple TV+).

Promotional offers that can lower your cost temporarily

Both services run occasional promotions that can reduce what you pay for a limited time. Apple TV+ frequently offers three months free when you buy a new Apple device—including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Apple TVs. If you are in the market for an Apple product anyway, this can cover three months of Apple TV+ at no extra cost.

Peacock occasionally runs promotions for new subscribers, such as discounted rates for the first few months. These offers change and are not always available, so check the Peacock website directly before signing up to see what is currently offered in your region.

Carrier promotions also exist: some wireless carriers and internet providers bundle free or discounted streaming services with their plans. Check with your provider to see whether Peacock, Apple TV+, or other services are included in your existing package.

How to manage both subscriptions without overspending

The most practical way to reduce your total streaming cost is to subscribe strategically. Rather than keeping both services active year-round, you can subscribe to one or both during the months when you know you will watch their content, then pause or cancel the other.

Both services allow you to pause your subscription temporarily without losing your account or settings. When you are ready to watch again, you can reactivate. This approach works well if you watch Peacock heavily during one season (for example, during a sports event or a show's release schedule) and Apple TV+ during another.

You can also rotate: subscribe to Peacock for a month, cancel it, then subscribe to Apple TV+ for the next month. This spreads the cost across the year rather than paying for both simultaneously. The trade-off is that you cannot watch both services at the same time, so this strategy works best if you do not have multiple household members with different viewing preferences.

Why larger streaming bundles do not include these services

The major streaming bundles available—such as Disney Bundle (Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+) or Paramount+ with Showtime—do not include Peacock or Apple TV+ because those services are owned by competing companies. Each company wants to keep its subscribers within its own ecosystem and does not license its content to rival bundles.

If you want a broader range of content at a lower total cost, you might consider subscribing to one of the existing bundles instead of Peacock and Apple TV+. However, each bundle has different content, so your choice depends on which shows and movies matter most to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get Apple TV+ free if I have an Apple device?

Apple TV+ is free for three months when you purchase a new Apple device such as an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV. After the three months end, you pay the standard $9.99 per month. This offer applies to new device purchases, not existing customers.

Is Peacock included with any cable or internet plan?

Peacock is included free with some Comcast Xfinity cable packages. If you are a Comcast customer, check your account or contact Comcast to see whether Peacock is part of your plan. Other internet providers do not typically include Peacock.

Can I pause my subscription to both services?

Yes. Both Peacock and Apple TV+ allow you to pause your subscription for a period of time without canceling your account. When you pause, you cannot watch content, but your account settings and watchlist remain saved. You can reactivate whenever you want.

What if I only want to watch one service—which is cheaper?

Peacock with ads costs $5.99 per month, making it the cheaper option if you do not mind advertisements. Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month with no ads. If you want to watch both services ad-free, Peacock without ads ($11.99) plus Apple TV+ ($9.99) totals $21.98 per month.

Are there any family plans that cover both services?

Neither Peacock nor Apple TV+ offers a family plan that covers both services together. Apple TV+ allows one account to be shared across multiple Apple devices in a household, but there is no separate family tier. Peacock does not offer household sharing at this time.