No, Apple TV+ isn’t included with Amazon Prime; it’s a separate paid channel or app subscription.
What This Means In Plain Terms
Prime is Amazon’s membership with many perks, including the Prime Video catalog. Apple TV+ is Apple’s streaming service. They live in different lanes. You can use both on the same devices, but one does not pay for the other.
Is Apple Tv Part Of Prime? Plans And Options
Short answer: no. Prime dues do not cover Apple TV+. You can still bring Apple shows into your world in two easy ways. First, subscribe to Apple TV+ inside the Prime Video “Channels” area and keep billing in one place. Second, use the Apple TV app on your Fire TV device and subscribe directly with Apple. Either route finishes at the same place: you pay Apple TV+ on top of Prime.
Quick Comparison: Prime Video Vs. Apple TV+
This chart clears up the common mix-ups about price, content, and where you watch. It reflects current public info and wide device coverage.
| Feature | Prime Video (With Prime) | Apple TV+ |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | Included with Prime | Paid monthly after trial |
| Core Library | Licensed movies and shows | Apple originals only |
| Add-On Channels | Many paid channels | Not needed; single service |
| Ads Option | Ads on most plans | No ads in shows and films |
| Live Sports | Selected events in some regions | MLS and MLB rights in many regions |
| Watch On Fire TV | Prime Video app | Apple TV app or Prime Video channel |
| Family Sharing | Household features in Amazon | Up to six with Family Sharing |
Why The Confusion Happens
Two names sound close. “Apple TV” is the app and also a device line. “Apple TV+” is the streaming service. Prime Video is Amazon’s streaming hub. Prime is the membership that includes shopping perks and Prime Video access. Ads, channels, and device rules add more moving parts, so it helps to map them out in one place.
How Billing Works In Real Life
When you add the Apple channel inside Prime Video, the charge flows through your Amazon account. When you subscribe inside Apple’s app, the charge flows through your Apple ID. Content access looks the same inside each ecosystem. If you like one bill and a single watchlist, the channel route feels tidy. If you prefer direct control in Apple’s settings, go with the app route.
Device Setup On Fire TV And Beyond
On a Fire TV stick or box, you can install the Apple TV app and sign in. Many smart TVs and streaming boxes offer the same path. If you hit a device that blocks purchases, sign up on a phone or the web, then sign in on the TV. Once your account is active, play picks up on that screen just fine.
Regional Notes And Trials
Free trials pop up across seasons and retailers. Some buyers of new Apple hardware get a time-limited Apple TV+ perk. A few regions route Apple TV+ through channel stores with local prices. Terms change, and trials end, so check the offer text before you tap subscribe.
Content Gaps When Using Channel Stores
Most big hits appear inside the channel setup, yet some regions or titles can lag. If a show is missing in your channel view, launch the Apple TV app and cross-check there. The libraries usually match, but the app tends to lead.
Who Should Add The Apple Channel Inside Prime?
If your home watches inside Prime Video every day and you want a single search and a single queue, the channel is handy. Profiles and parental tools live in one place. Your payment method stays with Amazon. The trade-off is simple: if a bonus feature lands first inside Apple’s own app, you might wait a bit for parity inside the channel feed.
Who Should Subscribe Directly In The Apple App?
Fans who like Apple’s design, early feature rollouts, and deep bonus sections feel at home there. If you own many Apple devices, the setup is quick, and family sharing lands cleanly. The watch list and Up Next row sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and eligible TVs.
Tips To Save A Few Dollars
Bundle deals shift across the year. Students on Apple Music may get Apple TV+ as part of that plan. Apple One also wraps Apple TV+ with other Apple services for one monthly price. If you cancel and return later, new trials may not appear, so read fine print before you switch plans.
Playback Quality, Downloads, And Profiles
Apple streams in high bitrates with wide HDR and Dolby Atmos on eligible gear. Prime Video also offers HDR and Atmos on many titles. Both allow downloads on mobile devices for offline viewing. Both offer multiple profiles. Device age, app version, and region can nudge the final feature set.
Decision Guide: Pick The Right Path
Pick the Prime channel if you want one bill, one app, and unified profiles. It also helps if your home lives inside Prime Video already and you do not plan to jump platforms. Choose the Apple TV app if you want the earliest features, deep extras, and smooth sync across Apple hardware. Households with iPhones, iPads, and Macs often lean that way. Mixed homes with lots of Fire TV sticks tend to like the channel path. Test both during free trials and see which flow you prefer better.
Common Scenarios And What To Do
| Scenario | What You Need | Where To Watch |
|---|---|---|
| I have active Prime and want Apple shows. | Add the Apple channel or subscribe in the Apple app. | Prime Video app or Apple TV app. |
| I own a Fire TV stick and no Prime. | Install the Apple TV app and subscribe there. | Apple TV app on Fire TV. |
| I bought a new iPhone with a perk. | Redeem the Apple TV+ device offer. | Apple TV app on any eligible screen. |
| I want one bill only. | Use Prime Video Channels for Apple. | Prime Video app. |
| I share with family on Apple IDs. | Subscribe in the Apple app and set up Family Sharing. | Apple TV app. |
How To Add The Apple Channel Inside Prime Video
Step 1: Open Channels
In the Prime Video app, open the “Channels” screen.
Step 2: Find Apple TV+
Search for the Apple tile and open the page.
Step 3: Start Trial Or Subscribe
Pick the plan on offer and confirm the subscription with your Amazon account.
Step 4: Watch And Manage
Play any Apple original inside Prime Video. Manage the plan under “Memberships & Subscriptions” in your Amazon settings.
How To Subscribe In The Apple TV App On Fire TV
Step 1: Install The App
From your Fire TV home, search for “Apple TV” and download it.
Step 2: Sign In Or Create ID
Open the app, sign in with your Apple ID, or create one if you need it.
Step 3: Start Trial Or Subscribe
Choose the plan and confirm. If your device blocks in-app buys, finish the signup on the web, then sign in on your TV.
Price Snapshot And Value Check
Prime adds shopping perks, fast shipping options in many regions, and the Prime Video catalog (see Prime membership benefits).
Apple TV+ charges a monthly fee after a short trial (see Apple TV+ pricing). If you already pay for Prime and only want a few Apple originals, the channel add-on keeps things tidy. If you live in Apple’s world and enjoy the other Apple services, a bundle can feel like a better buy.
Regional Rights, Ads, And Live Sports
Rights vary by country. Prime Video now includes ad-supported playback in many regions, with ad-free as a paid upgrade. Apple TV+ keeps shows and films ad-free. Sports rights move by season and region. MLS Season Pass and select MLB games stream in many markets inside Apple’s setup.
Canceling And Switching Paths
You can cancel inside the same place you signed up. If you joined through Prime Video Channels, open your Amazon account and cancel there. If you joined in Apple’s app, cancel under your Apple ID subscriptions. When one route ends, the other does not pick up your billing. Your watch history and Up Next row may not carry over cleanly when you change lanes, so pick the path you plan to keep.
Troubleshooting Quick Hits
App Does Not Show Up
On older streaming boxes, the Apple TV app may not be offered. Use a newer stick, a smart TV, or a console that lists the app in its store.
Purchase Blocked
Some devices block buying inside the app. Sign up on a phone or the web, then return to the TV and sign in.
Missing Title Inside Channels
Open the Apple TV app and search again. Titles sometimes reach the app first, then roll into the channel view.
How We Checked The Facts
Pricing comes from Apple’s public page and recent trade coverage. Prime perks come from Amazon’s own pages. Apple states that you can subscribe on Fire TV and Prime Video in the US and sign in across many screens. Amazon also announced the Apple channel launch for the US in late 2024. Terms and prices can change, so treat linked pages as the live source of truth.
Bottom Line For Shoppers
Prime and Apple TV+ sit side by side, not inside one another. Pick the route that fits your habits: channel for one bill and one app; Apple’s app for the native feel and speedy features. Either way, you pay for Apple TV+ in addition to any Prime dues.
Pricing, device, and rights info change over time. Check official pages before you buy.