Apple TV+ vs YouTube TV Price History
Since 2021, Apple TV+ has risen +160% versus YouTube TV at +28%. YouTube TV has been the more price-stable choice. Every Apple TV+ and YouTube TV tier tracked, 2021–2026, with every price change sourced.
Apple TV+
1 plan + 1 retired · default: Monthly
YouTube TV
Better value6 plans · default: Base Plan
Better value: YouTube TV
Since 2021, Apple TV+ has risen +160% versus YouTube TV at +28%. YouTube TV has been the more price-stable choice.
The Numbers Behind the Verdict
Monthly vs Base Plan — the default tier of each service, 2021–2026. A green tick marks the better number in each row.
| Metric | Apple TV+ Monthly | YouTube TV Base Plan |
|---|---|---|
| Current Price (2026) | $12.99 (better) | $82.99 |
| Total Change | +160% | +28% (better) |
| Number of Hikes | 3 | 2 (better) |
| Hike Frequency | Every 1.7 yrs | Every 2.5 yrs (better) |
| Avg Annual Change | $1.60/yr (better) | $3.60/yr |
Which Tier Costs What Today
Every Apple TV+ and YouTube TV 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% |
| AApple TV+ | MonthlyDefault | $12.99 | $4.99 (2021) | +160% |
| YYouTube TV | Spanish Plan | $34.99 | $34.99 (2022) | 0% |
| YYouTube TV | Entertainment Plan | $54.99 | $54.99 (2026) | 0% |
| YYouTube TV | Sports Plan | $64.99 | $64.99 (2026) | 0% |
| YYouTube TV | News + Entertainment + Family Plan | $69.99 | $69.99 (2026) | 0% |
| YYouTube TV | Sports + News Plan | $71.99 | $71.99 (2026) | 0% |
| YYouTube TV | Base PlanDefault | $82.99 | $64.99 (2021) | +28% |