# Apple TV+ Price Hikes, No Standalone Subscription

**Published:** 2026-09-13T12:18:11.167Z  
**Topic:** Apple News  
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**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/61e671f9-3a91-44f0-b223-3b3d8f7545fa

Apple TV+ monthly price increased to $14.99, up from $12.99, with no standalone subscription option. It is bundled in Apple One tiers, which also saw price

Apple TV+ has increased its monthly subscription price to $14.99, up from $12.99, marking its second price hike in a year [1]. Despite the increase, Apple TV+ does not have a standalone monthly price listed by Apple; it is exclusively offered as part of the three Apple One bundle tiers [2].

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Apple TV+ Monthly Price | $14.99 (up from $12.99) [1] |
| Apple TV+ Annual Price | $119 (up from $99) [1] |
| Apple One Individual Tier | $21.95 (up from $19.95) [1] |
| Standalone Availability | Only via Apple One bundles [2] |

## Pricing Strategy and Bundle Integration

The new Apple TV+ pricing went into effect immediately for new subscribers, with existing subscribers to be notified about a month before the change [1]. This follows a previous price increase in August 2025, when the monthly rate rose from $9.99 to $12.99 [1]. While Apple TV+ saw a price adjustment, Apple also increased the Individual tier of its Apple One bundle from $19.95 to $21.95 per month [1]. The Family and Premier Apple One plans, however, did not see price changes at this time [1].

Apple's strategy positions Apple TV+ as a core component of its Apple One bundles, alongside services like Apple Music and Apple Arcade [2]. Apple has not published a specific breakdown of how much of any Apple One tier's price is attributable to Apple TV+ [2]. The only individually priced service named in the same Apple newsroom release is Apple Arcade, which costs $6.99 per month [2]. This makes Apple TV+ unusual among Apple's subscription offerings, as it is a headline service for many Apple One subscribers but lacks an independent price listing [2].

## Content Expansion and Regional Differences

The price increases coincide with Apple's expansion of Apple TV+'s content library. Over the past year, Apple secured an exclusive deal to broadcast Formula 1 in the US, including it in the standard Apple TV+ subscription [1]. Earlier this year, Major League Soccer streaming was also added to Apple TV+ at no additional cost, having previously been behind a separate MLS Season Pass paywall [1]. The platform has also debuted new seasons of popular shows like *Dark Matter* and *Slow Horses* [1].

Apple One bundle pricing and availability vary by region. While Apple TV+ is available through Individual or Family tiers outside the US, Canada, Australia, or the UK, the full Premier bundle, which includes Fitness+, is not universally sold [2]. For instance, in India, Apple One Family costs ₹365 (approximately $4.40 USD), which is significantly lower than in other markets, reflecting Apple's aggressive pricing strategy in developing economies [3]. However, the Indian App Store lacks certain Western banking apps, Apple Intelligence, and Apple Fitness+ [3].

## What to watch

*   **Existing Subscriber Notifications:** Monitor the timing and impact of price increase notifications for current Apple TV+ and Apple One Individual subscribers.
*   **Content Strategy:** Observe how Apple's continued investment in exclusive sports and original programming influences subscriber growth and retention.
*   **Bundle vs. Standalone:** Watch for any future shifts in Apple's pricing strategy regarding standalone availability for Apple TV+ or other bundled services.

Apple's decision to raise prices while keeping Apple TV+ exclusively within its bundles highlights its focus on the integrated services ecosystem, even as content offerings expand.

## Sources
1. 9to5Mac — [Apple announces price increase for Apple TV and Apple One subscriptions](https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/28/apple-announces-price-increase-for-apple-tv-and-apple-one-subscriptions/)
2. Macobserver — [Apple TV Has No Standalone Price, Only Apple One's Three Tiers](https://www.macobserver.com/news/apple-tv-no-standalone-price-apple-one-tiers/)
3. Applehub — [Apple ID Индия 2026 — самые дешёвые подписки Apple в мире](https://applehub.live/blog/apple-id-india-cheap-subscriptions/)

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