Apple TV Plus free trials: how to check out Apple's streaming service for free
There are so many streaming services out there, that make it hard to decide which to pay for; Apple makes it easier to make your decision though with plenty of Apple TV Plus free trials to let you check out the platform without paying.
Apple TV Plus generally costs $9.99 / ￡8.99 per month for a subscription, which is quite a lot compared to some close rivals, but the ability to test out the service for free lets you check out the best Apple TV Plus shows and movies for a limited time without paying a penny.
Some of these Apple TV Plus free trials are offered by Apple itself, and others are perks for signing up to other services or deals. This page is updated constantly to stay current.
So let's dive into the Apple TV Plus free trials list. Just note that these trials aren't available with the Apple TV Plus MLS plan, which offers Major League Soccer streaming, as that expansion service costs more.
Apple TV Plus free trials in the US
Apple TV Plus standard trial — 7 days
While most of this list offers trials for customers of other services, Apple itself offers a standard seven-day free trial to its streaming service, which automatically renews into a $6.99-per-month subscription
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Apple One free trial — 1 month
Apple has loads of subscription packages, and Apple One is the big one, which includes TV Plus, Arcade, Music and more. There's a free trial of this for one month, but just note, you can only get a free trial for the individual apps you haven't already used. So this won't work on Apple TV Plus if you've already used a free trial on it.View Deal
Apple product trial— 3 months
Bought an iPhone, iPad or another Apple product recently? Head to the Apple TV app on it and sign in, and you'll be automatically granted a three-month free trial. This is a great one for Apple fans.View Deal
Roku free trial — 3 months
If you buy a Roku TV or stick, you can get three months of Apple TV Plus and Apple Music for free, and all you need to do is open up the Apple TV app on your new device to redeem.View Deal
Best Buy free trial — 3 months
New or returning Apple TV Plus subscribers can get a free three months of Apple TV Plus for absolutely nothing, just by "buying" it through Best Buy. Is this too good to be true? No, it's really real.View Deal
PlayStation free trial — 3/6 months
Own a PlayStation? Grab yourself some Apple TV Plus to enjoy on it! PS4 owners get three free months and PS5 owners get double that, and the trial isn't exclusive to your console, if you prefer to stream on another device — you just have to use your device to sign up for the trial on the Apple TV app.
Offer expires July 31, 2023View Deal
T-Mobile Magenta trial — 6/12 months
Are on one of T-Mobile's Magenta plans? Well then here's a trial for you. If you're on the standard Magenta you get a six-month trial, but Magenta MAX includes the service for free. To sign up, simply head to the Benefit Redemption section of your account menu on T-Mobile's website.View Deal
Sprint Max / One — 12/6 months
Sprint customers can enjoy a free Apple TV Plus trial depending on the plan. Max customers get 12 months free, while One customers get six months. This is similar to the T-Mobile deal because Sprint is now T-Mobile, but people who signed up for Sprint's legacy plans get this separate deal.
Apple TV Plus free trials in the UK
Apple TV Plus standard trial— 7 days
You can get an Apple TV Plus free trial without being a customer of any other service, with Apple itself offering a week of free streaming. You then get put onto the standard ￡6.99-per-month plan.View Deal
Apple One free trial — 1 month
Apple One includes most of Apple's subscriptions including TV Plus, Arcade, Music and more in one big package. You can get a month of it for free, but only on apps you haven't already used, so this won't work on Apple TV Plus if you've already used a free trial on it.View Deal
Apple product trial— 3 months
If you buy a new Apple product like an iPhone, iPad or Mac, you're automatically enrolled for a three-month free trial, saving you nearly ￡21. To get this one, when you've bought your new i-device, head to the Apple TV Plus app and sign in to be presented with the trial.View Deal
Roku free trial — 3 months
If you own a Roku stick or TV you can get three months of Apple TV Plus for free (and also a month of Amazon Prime, for Prime Video). To redeem it, on your Roku device, go to the Apple TV Plus app and you'll be prompted to redeem it when you sign up.View Deal
3 UK Apple customers — 3 months
If you buy an iPhone or iPad through 3 UK, or one of its home broadband bundles, you can get a three-month trial of Apple TV Plus thrown in too, to enjoy on your new device.View Deal
Currys Perks / purchase — 3 + 3 months
Here's one trial that's totally free and another that's partly free. Sign up to Currys Perks (for free), and you'll get three months of Apple TV Plus for free, as well as newsletters about... well, perks for shopping at Currys. Whether or not you sign up, there's another three-month trial offered if you buy tech from Currys, and you can find devices included in the deal here.View Deal
PlayStation free trial — 3 months
PlayStation owners can grab an Apple TV Plus free trial, even if you plan to use a different device to stream (though to start the trial, you do have to use the Apple TV app on your console). Whether you ownView Deal
Barclaycard new customer trial — 5 months
Barclaycard is offering five months of various Apple subscription services, including TV Plus as well as Arcade, Music, Fitness and News Plus, for people who sign up for one of their cards.
Offer expires September 22, 2023View Deal
O2 customer deal — 6 months
New customers buying an iPhone or iPad subscription from O2 can get six months free Apple TV Plus (and six months of Apple Music, and four of Apple Fitness) buy signing up to a Plus Plan contract. The extra cost of a Plus Plan is generally less than the monthly cost of TV Plus.View Deal
EE customer deal— 6 months
Any EE mobile customer is eligible for a six-month Apple TV Plus trial, whether you're a new customer or an existing one (though if you're an existing Apple TV Plus subscriber you'll need to cancel first to get this). On your EE phone just text 'TV Plus' to 150 and EE will send you a code to do the rest.View Deal
Vodafone customer deal — 3 months
Vodafone customers can head to the Rewards section of the My Vodafone app to net a three-month free Apple TV Plus subscription. This is reduced to two months if you've previously added a free trial to the same account, but that's still a nice long time.
Expires Wednesday, September 4View Deal
Not currenty running
Sky TV VIP trial — 6 months
Sky TV often offers a free Apple TV Plus trial to Sky TV VIP customers. There currently isn't one running though, so
Apple TV Plus free premieres
You don't even need to get an Apple TV Plus free trial to check out select originals from the streamer. That's because it lets you stream the first episode of select TV shows without even signing up, to get you hooked.
You can use the Apple TV Plus website here to find the episodes, and we'll also share a list of which shows are currently available as part of the free premiere collection:
Apple TV Plus free trial: your questions answered
Can existing Apple TV Plus subscribers get a free month?
No — unfortunately if you're already a paying Apple TV Plus subscriber, you can't use the above methods to get free months stacked onto your subscription.
Some, but not all, of the above trials are available for returning subscribers though — that's people who used to pay for their subscription, but cancelled it in the past.
Can I stack up Apple TV Plus free trials?
Again, no.
Sadly, you can't just sign up to all of the above trials and accumulate years' worth of free Apple TV Plus — even though that would tide you over until Ted Lasso season 200.
This is because, as soon as you sign up to one trial, you're technically a subscriber, and so you can't sign up to new trials. So we'd recommend opting for the longest-lasting trial you can.
Why do I have to put in my credit card details for the Apple TV Plus free trial?
When you sign up for an Apple TV Plus free trial, you'll have to put in your card details, so you'd be forgiven for being wary of the "free" nature of this trial.
Don't worry, it totally is, but with a catch — the trial rolls into a paid membership. You have to cancel your subscription yourself when your trial comes to an end, otherwise you'll automatically pay the monthly fee for your next month of subscription. That's how they get you!
What's the difference between Apple TV Plus and Apple TV?
Apple TV Plus is Apple's TV and movie subscription service, that lets you access a load of premium content for a monthly price.
It uses the same app as Apple TV though, which is Apple's app for all kinds of TV streaming, and you'll mainly use it on an Apple TV (the device), but it's available on iPhones, Macs and iPads too.
The Apple TV app offers content from all your streaming services that you use on the device, including Prime Video, Paramount Plus and Mubi, all in one place. You can also sign up to extra channels and pay for movies and TV shows you want to watch, either to rent or buy, similar to Roku or Prime Video.
