Given how expensive most of the best streaming services are, it's fantastic that there's a way to use Apple TV Plus without paying too much... or without paying anything if you're lucky, thanks to all the free trials available.
Lots of the best TV shows streaming each week are Apple TV Plus originals with Hijack and The Crowded Room some recent examples, and if you've been wondering how to watch Hijack or how to watch The Crowded Room for example, then finding an Apple TV Plus trial is pivotal. Otherwise, you're stuck paying $6.99/£6.99 per month.
Apple TV Plus has plenty more big-budget exclusives coming soon too with Foundation season 2, Henry Cavill-starring Argylle Ridley Scott's Napoleon and Martin Scorsese's Killers of the Flower Moon coming later in the year.
So that you can find an Apple TV Plus free trial for you, below you can find a full list of all the currently-running options in the US and UK. This list is constantly being updated to remove old options and add new ones, so do pay attention to expiry dates, and it's ordered by how long the trial is. These trials also aren't available with the Apple TV Plus MLS plan, which offers Major League Soccer streaming too, as that expansion service costs more.
Apple TV Plus free trials in the US
Apple TV Plus free trials in the UK
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.
