Apple TV costs AU$15.99 a month — and it has gone up three times since launching at AU$8.99 in 2019. Before you subscribe (or stay subscribed), it helps to know exactly what that money buys, which devices play it, when the free trial actually runs out, and whether bundling into Apple One saves you anything. The answers are less obvious than Apple’s own site makes them look.
Key Answers Australians Search For First
The pricing is simple enough on the surface — one plan, one price — but the details around free trials, bundles, device access, and cancellation trip people up constantly. These answers cover the situations that actually come up.
AU$15.99 a month, or AU$159.99 for a full year. The annual plan works out to about AU$13.33 per month — a saving of roughly AU$32 over twelve months compared to paying monthly. Apple offers only one subscription tier: there’s no cheaper ad-supported option and no premium upgrade. The price has risen three times since the service launched in Australia in 2019 at AU$8.99 a month, with the most recent increase of AU$3 arriving in August 2025. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial — after which the monthly or annual charge begins automatically. Set a reminder before day seven if you want to try before committing.
Two different free offers exist, and they are easy to confuse. The 7-day trial is open to any new subscriber who has never had Apple TV before — sign up, get a week, cancel before day seven if you don’t want to continue. The 3-month free offer is available when you buy an eligible Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K, or iPod touch) directly through Apple. You have 90 days from setting up that device to redeem the offer through the Apple TV app. Both trials auto-renew into a paid subscription — Apple sends no reminder before billing begins. The three-month offer is worth AU$48 at current prices, so it’s worth claiming even if you’re not sure you’ll keep the subscription.
Yes. Family Sharing lets you share a single Apple TV subscription with up to five other people — six accounts total — at no extra cost. Each person uses their own Apple ID, has their own watchlist and viewing history, and streams independently. Up to six screens can be active at the same time on the standard subscription. The catch worth knowing: each family member must be part of your Family Sharing group in iCloud settings, which means you’re also sharing an iCloud storage plan and purchases. If your family already uses Apple devices, this is almost always set up already. If someone in your family doesn’t use Apple devices, they can still watch Apple TV via a web browser or smart TV app — they just won’t be in the Family Sharing setup.
Apple TV carries Apple Originals exclusively — every show and film on the service was made by Apple. There is no licensed back catalogue, no classic films, and no shows from other networks. This is the single biggest thing that surprises new subscribers. What you do get is a tight library of critically praised originals: Severance (psychological thriller, Emmy-winning), Ted Lasso (comedy-drama), Shrinking (comedy), Slow Horses (spy thriller), The Morning Show, Silo, For All Mankind, Bad Sisters, and films including The Gorge and F1. New content is added most weeks. The library is smaller than Netflix or Disney+ but the hit rate on quality is unusually high — Apple has earned more Emmy nominations per title than any other service in recent years. If originals-only doesn’t suit your household, a different service is a better fit.
Usually yes, if you already use two or more Apple services. Apple One Individual at AU$24.95 a month bundles Apple TV (AU$15.99), Apple Music (AU$14.99), Apple Arcade (AU$7.99), and 50GB of iCloud+ (AU$1.49) — a combined value of AU$40.46 if paid separately, which is a saving of around AU$15.51 per month. The Family plan at AU$34.95 includes a family Apple Music subscription, 200GB of shared iCloud+, and TV and Arcade for up to six people. The Premier plan at AU$52.95 adds Apple Fitness+ and Apple News+. The maths works clearly in Apple One’s favour for anyone paying for Apple Music separately — that alone at AU$14.99 plus the AU$1.49 iCloud baseline already puts you within a dollar of the Individual bundle price, and you’d get TV and Arcade on top.
Yes, you can cancel whenever you like. After cancelling, your access continues until the end of the billing period you’ve already paid for — you don’t lose access immediately. Apple does not give refunds for unused days on a subscription period. If you subscribed via an Amazon Prime Channel, you’ll need to cancel through Amazon, not through your Apple ID settings. To cancel on iPhone or iPad: Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Apple TV → Cancel. On a Mac: Apple menu → System Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Cancel. You can also cancel at tv.apple.com under your account settings. Note that any content you downloaded for offline viewing stops working once the subscription ends — but your watchlist and watch progress are saved if you resubscribe later.
No Apple device is required. Apple TV is available on Samsung, LG, and Sony smart TVs (2018 models and newer for most brands), Roku streamers, Amazon Fire TV, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, Android phones and tablets (Android 10 or later), Windows 10 and later, and via any web browser at tv.apple.com. The most common household setup in Australia is watching on a Samsung or LG smart TV using the built-in Apple TV app — no box, no extra hardware required. Check your smart TV’s app store for the Apple TV app if you can’t find it on the home screen. The only meaningful limitation on non-Apple devices is that AirPlay (casting from your phone to the TV) requires a compatible TV or an Apple TV box — it doesn’t work with Fire TV or Roku.
This is genuinely one of the most practical ways to use Apple TV, and plenty of Australians do it. Subscribe for a month or two, binge Severance and whatever else looks good, cancel until the next big release. At AU$15.99 for a month, you’re paying about the cost of two cinema tickets for access to what many viewers consider the best original drama currently in production. The strategy works because there is no penalty for cancelling and resubscribing — your watchlist and viewing progress are saved. The main thing to track is whether your next subscription is a fresh trial or a returning subscriber restart: the free trial is only available once per Apple ID, so returning subscribers pay from day one. The annual plan makes less sense for binge-then-cancel — the monthly plan gives you the flexibility to pause.
Apple TV Plans Available in Australia
Apple keeps the subscription structure unusually simple — one service tier, two billing options, and a bundle path for Apple users who already pay for Music or iCloud. Here is what each one covers.
The standard month-to-month subscription. You pay each month, cancel before the next renewal date, and keep access until the period you paid for ends. No lock-in, no penalty for stopping. This is the right option if you’re trialling the service, planning to binge a season or two and pause, or simply prefer flexibility over savings. Family Sharing for up to five others is included — one price covers up to six people watching separately. All content is in 4K HDR with Dolby Atmos where the title supports it, and there are no ads anywhere on the service. Subtitles and audio descriptions are available across the full library.
Pay for twelve months upfront at a rate equivalent to about AU$13.33 per month — saving roughly AU$32 compared to paying monthly all year. Everything is identical to the monthly plan: same content, same Family Sharing, same quality. The annual plan makes sense if your household watches consistently throughout the year and you’re confident you’ll keep the subscription. The downside is that Apple does not refund unused months if you decide to cancel mid-year — you keep access until the year is up, but there’s no partial refund. If your household tends to binge-then-pause, the monthly plan’s flexibility outweighs the savings on the annual.
Bundles Apple TV, Apple Music (individual plan), Apple Arcade, and 50GB of iCloud+ into a single monthly charge. If you already pay for Apple Music at AU$14.99 and even just the AU$1.49 iCloud tier, you’re spending AU$16.48 before adding TV — which means Apple One Individual costs you AU$8.47 more but also includes TV and Arcade. For anyone who uses Apple Music regularly, this bundle almost always works out cheaper than separate subscriptions. The Individual plan covers one person only — it doesn’t extend Family Sharing for Apple Music (you’d need the Family plan for that). One free month trial is available for new Apple One subscribers.
Extends all the Apple One Individual services to a family of up to six, with the Apple Music family plan (everyone gets their own account), 200GB of shared iCloud+ storage, and group access to TV and Arcade. For a household where two or more people use Apple Music and iCloud, the maths strongly favours this plan. Paying for two individual Apple Music subscriptions (AU$29.98) plus 200GB iCloud (AU$4.99) alone totals AU$34.97 — virtually identical to the Family plan price, and you’d be getting TV and Arcade for both members for nothing extra. Households with multiple iPhones and iPads typically find the Family plan the strongest value in Apple’s lineup.
Adds Apple Fitness+ and Apple News+ to everything in the Family plan, along with 2TB of shared iCloud+ storage. Fitness+ provides guided workouts across running, yoga, strength, cycling, HIIT, and meditation — but requires an Apple Watch to track heart rate during most sessions (a phone alone works for some workout types). News+ gives access to hundreds of Australian and international magazines and newspapers. Premier is the easiest plan to overbuy: the savings are significant on paper (Apple claims up to 47% off individual subscription prices), but only if your household genuinely uses Fitness+ and News+ regularly. If neither is part of your routine, the Family plan at AU$34.95 is a better fit.
All Apple TV Plans in Australia, Side by Side
Every way to access Apple TV in Australia today, including the bundle paths. Prices are current standard rates — confirm at apple.com/au before subscribing.
| Plan | Monthly Cost | Who It Covers | What’s Included | Free Trial | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Plan | AU$15.99 | Up to 6 (Family Sharing) | Apple TV originals · 4K · no ads | 7 days | Flexibility · binge & pause |
| Annual Plan | AU$159.99/yr | Up to 6 (Family Sharing) | Same as monthly | 7 days | Consistent year-round viewers |
| Device offer (eligible Apple purchase) | Free for 3 months | Up to 6 (Family Sharing) | Full Apple TV access | 3 months free | New Apple device buyers |
| Apple One Individual | AU$24.95 | 1 person | TV + Music + Arcade + 50GB iCloud+ | 1 month | Solo Apple Music + TV users |
| Apple One Family | AU$34.95 | Up to 6 | TV + family Music + Arcade + 200GB iCloud+ | 1 month | Multi-device households |
| Apple One Premier | AU$52.95 | Up to 6 | Family + Fitness+ + News+ + 2TB iCloud+ | 1 month | Heavy Apple ecosystem users |
| Apple Music Student Plan | Varies | 1 student | Music + Apple TV access included | 1 month | Enrolled university students |
Every Device That Plays Apple TV in Australia
Apple TV works on far more devices than people expect. You do not need to own a single Apple product. If you have a smart TV, game console, streaming stick, Android phone, or a laptop, you most likely already have a device that can play it.
The Apple TV app is pre-installed on every iPhone running iOS 12.3 or later, every iPad on iPadOS 13 or later, every Mac on macOS 10.15 Catalina or later, and every Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD box. If you own any of these, Apple TV is already on your device — you just need to subscribe. Apple Vision Pro (visionOS 1.0 and later) also supports the full Apple TV experience in an immersive spatial environment. Older Apple TV devices — the second-generation box from 2010 and the third-generation from 2013 — are no longer supported and cannot run the current Apple TV app.
Samsung smart TVs from 2018 and newer with the Tizen operating system have the Apple TV app available in the Smart Hub — look for it in your TV’s app store if it’s not already on the home screen. LG smart TVs running webOS from 2016 onward support the Apple TV app. Sony Bravia TVs running Android TV or Google TV from 2018 onward also work. Many Hisense, Panasonic, and TCL models sold in Australia with Android TV or Google TV support the Apple TV app via the Google Play Store. If you’re unsure whether your TV is compatible, go to your TV’s app store and search “Apple TV” — if it appears and installs, you’re good. If it doesn’t appear, your TV can still use AirPlay to cast from a phone or tablet if it supports AirPlay 2.
Roku streaming devices from 2016 and newer (including Roku TV models) support the Apple TV app. Amazon Fire TV devices (Fire TV Stick, Fire TV Cube) from 2018 onward include the Apple TV app in the Fire TV app store. Google Chromecast with Google TV (the full remote version, not the original plug-and-cast Chromecast) runs the Apple TV app on Android TV. Note on the original Chromecast (the small disc you plug in and control from your phone): the Apple TV app cannot be cast to an original Chromecast directly. You’d need to cast from an iPhone using AirPlay to a compatible TV, or upgrade to a Chromecast with Google TV.
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S all have the Apple TV app available through their respective app stores. On PlayStation, find it in the Media section of the home screen or search the PlayStation Store. On Xbox, search “Apple TV” in the Microsoft Store on the console. Both platforms support 4K HDR playback where the content and your TV’s capabilities allow. This is a practical option for households where the game console already serves as the main media player — no additional hardware required.
Android phones and tablets running Android 10 or later can install the Apple TV app from the Google Play Store — this was added in February 2025 and covers most Android devices currently in use in Australia. Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs support the Apple TV app through the Microsoft Store, replacing the older iTunes method. Any device with a modern web browser can also watch Apple TV directly at tv.apple.com — no app download required. This web version is the most universal option: it works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and any Chromebook. Picture quality via browser may be capped compared to a native app on some titles.
Find Your Situation
Almost certainly yes. Run the numbers quickly: if you’re paying AU$14.99 for Apple Music Individual plus AU$1.49 for 50GB iCloud+ (the most common combination), that’s AU$16.48 per month. Apple One Individual at AU$24.95 adds Apple TV and Apple Arcade for AU$8.47 more per month. If you’ve been thinking about trying Apple TV anyway, the bundle effectively gives you the service for AU$8.47 above what you’re already spending — which is well below the AU$15.99 standalone price. The switch takes about two minutes in your Apple ID settings. Your existing services continue uninterrupted, and your iCloud storage stays the same (or increases, if you were on the lower tier).
Yes, entirely. Go to your Samsung TV’s Smart Hub (the home screen), find the Apps section, search for “Apple TV,” and install it. It’s free to install — you’ll be asked to sign in with an Apple ID when you open it. If you don’t have an Apple ID, creating one is free at appleid.apple.com and takes about three minutes. Once logged in, start your 7-day free trial from inside the app. Everything on the service — all 4K content, Dolby Atmos where supported, and Family Sharing — works exactly the same on a Samsung as on any Apple device. You will not be able to use AirPlay to cast from a non-Apple phone to the TV, but that’s rarely a limitation since the TV app itself works independently.
Open the Apple TV app on the new iPhone (it comes pre-installed). When you open it, you should see an option to start a free three-month trial — tap it and follow the prompts. You must do this within 90 days of setting up the device. If you don’t see the offer immediately, go to tv.apple.com on the device and look for the trial offer there, or check the App Store page for the Apple TV app. Important: the three-month offer auto-renews at AU$15.99 per month after it ends, and Apple sends no reminder. Set a calendar reminder for day 85 to decide whether to continue or cancel. The offer is one per Apple ID and per device — you can’t stack multiple device purchases to extend the free period.
Apple TV is genuinely better as a show-specific subscription than a permanent fixture. If you’ve finished what you came for and nothing new is immediately calling you, cancel and come back when a new series launches. Your watchlist and progress are saved when you resubscribe. Apple releases new originals most weeks, but the big ones — a new season of Severance, a new Seth Rogen comedy — tend to be the real reasons to return. Checking what’s new takes thirty seconds at tv.apple.com without subscribing — the landing page shows current and upcoming titles before you log in. Set a casual reminder to check every few months. At AU$15.99 a month, a show you don’t watch is AU$15.99 wasted.
Yes. Family Sharing works across different devices — the family members on Android can download the Apple TV app from the Google Play Store (Android 10 or later required) or watch via tv.apple.com in a browser. Each person will need their own Apple ID (free), and you’ll invite them to your Family Sharing group through your Apple ID settings. Once added, they open the Apple TV app, sign in with their own Apple ID, and your subscription covers their access. The one thing to know: Family Sharing does share an iCloud storage plan, so family members will see each other’s storage usage — viewing history and watchlists remain private. Android users in the family won’t be able to use AirPlay or other Apple-specific features, but the Apple TV content itself is fully accessible.
Apple does not lower the standard subscription price — every movement in Apple TV’s history has been upward. What Apple occasionally runs are promotional deals through retailers or during sales periods (a handful of Australian promotions in late 2025 offered six months at half price for new subscribers). These promotional offers appear irregularly and are not guaranteed to return. If there is a specific show you want to watch right now, subscribe now — the 7-day trial gives you a week at no cost, and the monthly plan at AU$15.99 is easy to cancel if the show runs out quickly. If nothing on the current slate is calling you, there’s no urgency: Apple TV’s catalogue doesn’t expire, and new seasons of ongoing shows keep arriving.
Where to Subscribe or Get More Information
Official pages only. Confirm pricing directly with Apple before subscribing — rates are subject to change.
Pricing and plan details are sourced from Apple’s official Australian pages (apple.com/au) and verified against Apple One pricing published July 2026. Apple TV standalone pricing of AU$15.99/month and AU$159.99/year reflects the rate current as of August 2025. Apple One Individual AU$24.95, Family AU$34.95, and Premier AU$52.95 reflect pricing updated July 2026. Device and app compatibility information is sourced from Apple Support and the Apple TV app Wikipedia entry. This page is independent and not affiliated with or sponsored by Apple Inc. Subscription prices, included services, and compatible devices are subject to change — verify all details at apple.com/au before subscribing. Free trial eligibility is subject to Apple’s current terms and prior subscription history.