Apple TV+ in Switzerland: Cost & Difference Apple TV and TV+
Apple now has its own streaming service, Apple TV+. But which devices does Apple TV+ work on? And how much does Apple TV+ cost? Comparis answers the key questions on this streaming service.
05.06.2024
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1. What is Apple TV+?
Apple TV+ is a video-on-demand streaming service. Like Netflix or Amazon, it allows you to watch movies and series. Apple TV+ is a supplement to the Apple TV app and has been available in Switzerland since November 2019. In order to use the app or the Apple TV+subscription, you need an Apple ID.
What is the difference between Apple TV and Apple TV+?
Apple TV+ is a streaming service. You take out a subscription. For the duration of this subscription, you can watch movies and series that are in the streaming offer.
With Apple TV, you can’t subscribe, but you can rent or buy movies and series.
You can access Apple TV and Apple TV+ through the Apple TV app on your iPhone or iPad. With an Android device, you can use the services via your browser. Some movies and series are available in 4K resolution on both offerings.
Apple TV+ costs 10.90 francs per month in Switzerland. Up to five family members can use the account at the same time. Each member can use their own Apple ID with their own password.
Students get free access to Apple TV+ with an Apple Music subscription. The offer is valid until graduation. Students can only use the subscription with proof of study and cannot share it with their family.
With Apple TV+, you can take out a trial subscription for seven days. After expiry, it goes directly to a regular subscription.
Current offers
Buy a new Apple device and get a free three-month subscription of Apple TV+.
With Apple One, you can use the following services in addition to Apple TV+:
Apple Music
Apple Arcade
iCloud+
Apple Fitness+ (Premium version only)
Apple One is available in three variants:
Individuals: 20.90 francs per month
Family version (up to six people): 28.90 francs per month
Premium version (with Apple Fitness+): 37.90 francs per month
3. How can I pay for Apple TV+?
In Switzerland, you have the following payment options:
Credit and Debit Cards
Mobile phone bill (Sunrise and Swisscom)
Apple ID balance (gift cards or adding funds)
4. What is the notice period for Apple TV+?
You can cancel the subscription monthly. The option to cancel can be found in the settings of your Apple device. If you do not cancel in time, the subscription will automatically be extended by one month.
5. On which devices can I use Apple TV+?
Only the Apple TV app allows you to access Apple TV+. The Apple TV app works on different devices:
All Apple devices
Browser
Smart TVs
Xbox and Playstation
6. What is the offer on Apple TV+?
The offer of Apple TV+ is smaller than other streaming providers. Apple relies heavily on its own productions, but also has other films and series on offer. The genres range from documentaries to feature films to children’s series. Apple has announced that new movies and series will be added every month.
Which films and series are available?
Some highlights include:
The Morning Show
Little America
See
Truth Be Told
Servant
Dickinson
Oprah’s Book Club
Snoopy in Space
Black Bird
Carpool Karaoke: The Series
CODA
Hala
The Elephant Queen
Emancipation
Causeway
Luck
Several Charlie Brown films
In which languages is Apple TV+ available?
The original productions are subtitled or dubbed in almost 40 languages. There are also subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing.
Can I watch series and movies offline on Apple TV+?
With Apple TV+, you can only watch movies and series offline with an Apple device (iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac). There you can download the content and watch it without an internet connection. With a different operating system, you need a permanent internet connection.
Important: most of the time, the loaded movies and series are available offline for 30 days.
How does Apple TV+ differ from its competitors?
Smaller range of films and series
Mostly proprietary productions only (Apple Originals)
Downloading films for offline viewing only possible on Apple devices
8. What alternatives are there to Apple TV+?
There are some other streaming providers. These include Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. With blue+ from Swisscom and Play Suisse, there are also two Swiss alternatives.
9. Summary
Unlike other streaming providers, the selection is manageable with Apple TV+. The focus is strongly on in-house productions with well-known casts. For this, Apple TV+ costs less than other providers.
If you are interested in Apple Originals, the subscription is worthwhile. If you want to watch internationally known series and movies, Apple TV+ is not the right choice. Providers such as Netflix and Disney+ are more worthwhile for this.
This article was first published on 02.03.2020
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