An Apple TV+ free trial is the best way to try out one of the best streaming services, as it allows you to access the service's full catalog completely for free, and luckily, there's an offer available to do exactly that.
Apple TV+ is home to some of the most critically-acclaimed movies and shows, and offers one of the best viewing experiences compared to rivals that charge extra for streaming without ads or in 4K.
The TechRadar team has been covering Apple TV+ ever since it first launched in 2019, so we know how frustrating how each of its two price increases have been for subscribers. But we're to help.
We know all the best ways to get an incredibly generous 7-day Apple TV+ free trial, as well as how to extend it depending on where you live. Here are all the ways you can get yourself an Apple TV+ free trial and what to expect.
Steps for how to get an Apple TV+ free trial
- Visit the Apple TV+ app or site
- Sign-in or create a new Apple TV+ account
- Start your Apple TV+ trial
Step by step guide for how to get an Apple TV+ free trial
Visit the Apple TV+ app or site
To get started, head to the Apple TV+ website via your web browser or the Apple TV+ app on your Apple device. You'll be taken to their homepage which looks like the above, prompting you to sign up for the service to "get total access" to their content.
The blue bar at the bottom of the screen has a button that reads "accept free trial", simply click on that to get started. This will take you to the first stage of the setup, to get 7 days free.
Sign-in or create a new Apple TV+ account
The next menu prompts you to either continue with the email address you use on your Apple devices, or create a new one so you can start watching Apple TV+ You can read more about how Apple manages your data at the hyperlink below if you wish, or select "continue" to move to the next step.
If you are setting up a new account, you will set a password, provide your name and date of birth and accept the Terms and Conditions on the next page.
Start your Apple TV+ free trial
Once you've done that, you'll get a pop up asking you to accept your free trial. It confirms it is free for a seven day period, then will change to $9.99/£8.99/ AU$12.99 per month. Click "accept free trial", confirm your billing information if needed, then you're in.
How to get an Apple TV+ free trial: FAQs
How long does an Apple TV+ free trial last for?
Anyone new to Apple TV+ can make the most of a 7-day free trial before being charged the standard Apple TV+ cost of $9.99 / £8.99 / AU$12.99 a month (or $99.99 / £89.99 / AU$129.99 if you opt for the annual plan).
Can I get an Apple TV+ free trial as a student?
Students are among those who could bag an extended Apple TV+ free trial – and enjoy Apple’s eclectic line-up of shows for three months or even longer!
If you’re studying at a degree-granting university or college, all your entertainment dreams have come true. Not only does a subscription to the Apple Music student plan mean paying $5.99 rather than $10.99 a month, but Apple TV+ is thrown in at no extra charge.
Can I get an Apple TV+ free trial when I purchase an Apple product?
Yes! For anyone treating themselves to a new Apple device, you can get three months of Apple TV+ absolutely free with your purchase, included when you buy a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac from Apple or an Apple-authorized reseller
Can I get an Apple TV+ free trial if I'm a Apple One subscriber?
If you haven’t already signed-up for Apple TV+, then you can trial it free for a month as part of an Apple One subscription. There are three plans available, all of which include Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and iCloud storage.
The three plans are:
Individual: $19.95 / £18.95 per month and includes Apple TV+, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and 50 GB of iCloud storage
Family: $25.95 / £24.95 per month and includes all the services in the Individual plan, plus the ability to share with up to five family members
Premier: $37.95 / £36.95 per month and includes all the services in the Family plan, plus Apple News Plus and Fitness Plus
How do I cancel my Apple TV+ free trial?
If after your free trial you don't wish to continue your Apple TV+ subscription, you can cancel – just make sure you do so before your trial expires so that you're not charged.
To cancel your Apple TV+ free trial, follow these steps:
- Head to the Apple TV+ website
- Go to Settings and click Manage
- Click on Cancel Subscription under Edit Subscription
- Then you'll be asked to Confirm your cancellation
You can also do the same through the Apple App Store if you're an iPhone/iPad user, as well as through the Apple TV+ app.
If you have an Apple TV, you can cancel your subscription through your device as well.
Other Apple TV+ free trial offers
There are a number of other ways to claim an extended Apple TV+ free trial, anywhere between three months and six months long. In the US and the UK this can be done through particular retailer deals, phone plans, and other device sign ups.
US Apple TV+ free trial deals
- 6 months free with T-Mobile Go5G plans
- Get three free months of Apple TV+ when you use Roku devices
- Add the Apple TV+ channel on Prime Video and try it free for 7 days (requires Amazon Prime or Prime Video membership)
For a limited time, you can get Apple TV+ as a Prime Video add-on channel for just $4.99 per month as part of the 11 best early Prime Day streaming deals in the US. But be quick, this deal is only available until July 11.
There's plenty of other Prime Video add-on channels too. Anime fans won't want to miss the Crunchyroll $1 deal and for movie fans, why not check out MGM+ deal, Cinemax deal or AMC+ deal, which have all had prices slashed lately.
UK Apple TV+ free trial deals
- 6 months free with EE on iPhone contracts
- 3 months with iPhone, iPad, or Home Broadband bundles at Three
- Claim 3 months free through Currys Perks loyalty scheme
- Buy selected tech and get up to 4 months at Currys
Is Apple TV+ worth subscribing to?
If Apple TV+ doesn't grab you, remember to cancel before the 7-day trial ends to avoid being charged. Otherwise, payment will continue to be taken each month. But before you decide to completely abandon it, make sure read our guides for what to watch.
The streamer is built almost exclusively on original programming. Among the best Apple TV+ shows include huge hits like Severance, Silo, and Ted Lasso, the latter of which will return for season 4.
Apple's streaming service also has some great movies. From Oscar darlings CODA and Killers of the Flower Moon to documentaries like The Last of the Sea Women, there are plenty of the best Apple TV+ movies to sink your teeth into.
For those wanting to sign up annually, Apple seems to keep this option fairly hidden during sign-up. You'll need to initially sign up to its monthly plan, then go to the Apple TV app > Account > Manage Subscriptions and change to the yearly plan.
For more information about how much Apple TV+ costs, then read our Apple TV+ cost guide, but if you'd love to learn more about why Apple TV+ won TechRadar's Streaming Service of the Year award in 2024, you'll need to get yourself a free trial.
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