Apple TV+ vs Disney+ Price History
Since 2021, Apple TV+ has risen +160% versus Disney+ at +172%. Apple TV+ has been the more price-stable choice. Every Apple TV+ and Disney+ tier tracked, 2021–2026, with every price change sourced.
Apple TV+
Better value1 plan + 1 retired · default: Monthly
Disney+
2 plans · default: Premium (No Ads)
Better value: Apple TV+
Since 2021, Apple TV+ has risen +160% versus Disney+ at +172%. Apple TV+ has been the more price-stable choice.
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) | $12.99 (better) | $18.99 |
| Total Change | +160% (better) | +172% |
| Number of Hikes | 3 (better) | 5 |
| Hike Frequency | Every 1.7 yrs (better) | Every 1.0 yrs |
| Avg Annual Change | $1.60/yr (better) | $2.40/yr |
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 | $99.99/yr | $49.99/yr (2021) | +100% |
| DDisney+ | Basic (With Ads)Ads | $11.99 | $7.99 (2022) | +50% |
| AApple TV+ | MonthlyDefault | $12.99 | $4.99 (2021) | +160% |
| DDisney+ | Premium (No Ads)Default | $18.99 | $6.99 (2021) | +172% |