Source-cited · Updated Sep 2026
Apple TV+ vs Disney+ Price History
Since 2021, Apple TV+ has risen +200% versus Disney+ at +172%. Disney+ has been the more price-stable choice. Every Apple TV+ and Disney+ tier tracked, 2021–2026, with every price change sourced.
Apple TV+
1 plan + 1 retired · default: Monthly
Disney+
Better value2 plans · default: Premium (No Ads)
Verdict
Better value: Disney+
Since 2021, Apple TV+ has risen +200% versus Disney+ at +172%. Disney+ has been the more price-stable choice.
Scorecard
The numbers behind the verdict
Monthly vs Premium (No Ads) — the default tier of each service, 2021–2026. A green tick marks the better number in each row.
| Metric | Apple TV+ Monthly | Disney+ Premium (No Ads) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price (2026) | $14.99 (better) | $18.99 |
| Total Change | +200% | +172% (better) |
| Number of Hikes | 4 (better) | 5 |
| Hike Frequency | Every 1.3 yrs (better) | Every 1.0 yrs |
| Avg Annual Change | $2.00/yr (better) | $2.40/yr |
Every tier
Which tier costs what today
Every Apple TV+ and Disney+ plan in one list, cheapest first. First Tracked is each plan’s price when our tracking began — 2021, or its debut year if it arrived later. Retired tiers sit at the bottom with their final price.
| Service | Plan | Price Now | First Tracked | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AApple TV+ | Annual | $119.00/yr | $49.99/yr (2021) | +138% |
| DDisney+ | Basic (With Ads)Ads | $11.99 | $7.99 (2022) | +50% |
| AApple TV+ | MonthlyDefault | $14.99 | $4.99 (2021) | +200% |
| DDisney+ | Premium (No Ads)Default | $18.99 | $6.99 (2021) | +172% |