You cannot add Peacock directly to Apple One
Apple One bundles do not include Peacock as an option. Apple One currently offers Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, iCloud+ storage, Apple News+, and Apple Fitness+—but Peacock is not part of any of these tiers. If you want both Peacock and Apple One services, you will need to pay for them as separate subscriptions.
This matters because it affects your monthly cost and how you manage your subscriptions. You cannot consolidate them into one Apple One payment, and you cannot get a discount by bundling them together.
Key Takeaways
- Peacock is not available as an add-on to any Apple One bundle tier.
- You must subscribe to Peacock separately from Apple One, either through the Peacock app or website.
- Peacock offers a free tier with ads and paid tiers (Premium and Premium Plus) that you can choose independently.
- Both subscriptions will appear as separate charges on your Apple account or payment method.
How to subscribe to Peacock separately
To get Peacock while keeping your Apple One subscription, read the Peacock app from the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV. Open the app and tap "Sign Up" or "get your free guide." You will see three options: a free ad-supported tier, Premium (monthly or annual), or Premium Plus (monthly or annual).
Choose the tier you want and follow the prompts to enter your payment information. If you sign up through the Peacock app on an Apple device, Apple will process the charge through your Apple ID and bill it to your payment method on file. You can also visit peacocktv.com on any device and sign up directly there, which gives you the same subscription options.
Once you complete signup, your Peacock subscription is active when ready. You can start watching right away on any device where you sign in with your Peacock account.
Understanding Peacock's subscription tiers
Peacock's free tier includes a large library of movies, shows, and sports, but with ads and some content restrictions. You do not need a credit card to use it, and there is no commitment.
Premium costs around $6 per month (or about $60 per year if you pay annually) and removes most ads from most content. Premium Plus costs around $12 per month (or about $120 per year annually) and removes ads entirely, plus it lets you read content to watch offline. Prices vary slightly by region and may change, so check the Peacock app or website for current rates in your area.
If you already have Peacock through another service—such as a Comcast or Cox internet plan—you may have a free or discounted tier. Check your existing account before paying for a new subscription.
Managing two separate subscriptions on your Apple account
When you subscribe to both Apple One and Peacock, they appear as separate line items in your Apple account. To see both subscriptions, open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, then tap "Subscriptions." You will see Apple One listed, and if you signed up for Peacock through the App Store, it will also appear here.
You can cancel either subscription independently without affecting the other. If you cancel Apple One, your Peacock subscription continues. If you cancel Peacock, your Apple One services keep working. Each subscription renews on its own schedule, so you may be charged on different dates each month.
If you signed up for Peacock on the Peacock website instead of through the App Store, you will manage that subscription directly on peacocktv.com under your account settings, not through Apple.
Why Peacock is not bundled with Apple One
Peacock is owned by NBCUniversal, a separate company from Apple. Apple One includes only services that Apple owns or has exclusive bundling agreements with. Since Peacock is not owned by Apple and NBCUniversal has not agreed to bundle it with Apple One, it remains a standalone subscription.
This is similar to how Netflix, Disney+, and Hulu are not part of Apple One—they are all separate services from different companies. Each streaming service decides whether to participate in bundles, and those decisions change over time based on business agreements.
Alternatives if you want multiple services together
If you want to reduce the number of subscriptions you manage, consider what you actually watch. You might find that one service covers most of your viewing needs, which means you could skip the others entirely rather than paying for multiple subscriptions.
Some streaming services do bundle together outside of Apple One. For example, Disney offers a bundle that includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Peacock sometimes offers promotional bundles with other NBCUniversal services, though these are not permanent. Check peacocktv.com periodically to see if any limited-time bundles are available.
You can also rotate subscriptions—subscribe to one service for a month or two, watch what you want, then cancel and switch to another. This approach costs less over time if you do not need everything at once, though it requires more management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get Peacock free with Apple One?
No. Peacock is not included in any Apple One tier. You can use Peacock's free ad-supported tier separately, but that is not part of Apple One. Apple One and Peacock are completely separate subscriptions with separate costs.
Will canceling Apple One cancel my Peacock subscription?
No. Canceling Apple One does not affect Peacock. They are independent subscriptions, so you can cancel one without touching the other. You must cancel each subscription separately if you want to stop paying for it.
Can I use the same Apple ID for both subscriptions?
Yes. If you sign up for Peacock through the App Store on an Apple device, both subscriptions will be tied to the same Apple ID and billed through your Apple account. You can manage both from your Apple ID settings, though they remain separate charges.
What if I sign up for Peacock on the website instead of the app?
If you sign up at peacocktv.com, you can use any payment method you choose—not just your Apple ID. You will manage that Peacock subscription directly on the Peacock website, not through Apple. The subscription still works on all your devices, but billing is separate from your Apple account.
Does Peacock offer an annual discount like Apple One does?
Yes. Peacock Premium and Premium Plus both offer annual payment options that cost less per month than paying monthly. For example, Premium Plus annual is roughly $120 per year versus $12 per month, which saves you about $24 per year. Check the Peacock app or website for exact pricing in your region.