Source-cited · Updated Sep 2026
Apple TV+ vs Paramount+ Price History
Since 2021, Apple TV+ has risen +200% versus Paramount+ at +40%. Paramount+ has been the more price-stable choice. Every Apple TV+ and Paramount+ tier tracked, 2021–2026, with every price change sourced.
Apple TV+
1 plan + 1 retired · default: Monthly
Paramount+
Better value2 plans · default: Premium (ad-free)
Verdict
Better value: Paramount+
Since 2021, Apple TV+ has risen +200% versus Paramount+ at +40%. Paramount+ has been the more price-stable choice.
Scorecard
The numbers behind the verdict
Monthly vs Premium (ad-free) — the default tier of each service, 2021–2026. A green tick marks the better number in each row.
| Metric | Apple TV+ Monthly | Paramount+ Premium (ad-free) |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price (2026) | $14.99 | $13.99 (better) |
| Total Change | +200% | +40% (better) |
| Number of Hikes | 4 | 3 (better) |
| Hike Frequency | Every 1.3 yrs | Every 1.7 yrs (better) |
| Avg Annual Change | $2.00/yr | $0.80/yr (better) |
Every tier
Which tier costs what today
Every Apple TV+ and Paramount+ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PParamount+ | Essential (with ads)Ads | $8.99 | $5.99 (2021) | +50% |
| AApple TV+ | Annual | $119.00/yr | $49.99/yr (2021) | +138% |
| PParamount+ | Premium (ad-free)Default | $13.99 | $9.99 (2021) | +40% |
| AApple TV+ | MonthlyDefault | $14.99 | $4.99 (2021) | +200% |