It can stream content from the iTunes Store, the Apple TV Channels a la carte video on demand service, and the Apple TV+ original content subscription service. On iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, and Apple TV devices it can also index and access content from linked apps of other video on demand services.

Apple TV is a set-top box that allows a television to become a display screen for Internet content.

Apple TV+'s low price and premium features are impressive, though: Subscribers can stream shows in 4K, download content for offline viewing on iOS, and watch everything without any ads.

The name Apple TV is used for different products and services, which can be confusing. Apple TV is a media player and Apple TV+ is a streaming service. With the Apple TV app, you can watch the entire selection of movies and series in one place.

Generally speaking, when you talk about Apple TV, you're talking about hardware, or what commonly is referred to as a set-top box, which plugs into your television via HDMI. The official name of the current hardware is Apple TV 4K, which is now in its third generation.

The ‌Apple TV‌ app is available on Apple devices that include the ‌iPhone‌, ‌iPad‌, iPod touch, Mac, and ‌Apple TV‌. It is also available on the web at tv.apple.com and on Roku, Amazon Fire TV devices, Samsung smart TVs, Nvidia Shield, and Android TV OS.

But Apple TV+'s major competitive advantage is that it comes pre-installed on iOS devices like iPhones, of which the hardware giant said earlier this year there are more than a billion units in use.

Our Verdict: Netflix Is Better Than Apple TV+ You can use Netflix as your one and only streaming service and still have lots to watch each day. This isn't the case with Apple TV+, due to its small library. However, as a budget-friendly option with some truly super content, Apple TV+ is still worth considering.

At the heart of the new Apple TV 4K is A15 Bionic, making the device even more powerful and energy efficient. CPU performance is now up to 50 percent faster than the previous generation, delivering greater responsiveness, faster navigation, and snappier UI animations.

1 Answer. Apple TV+ is a streaming service for movies and series. The TV+ app on the Samsung TV gives you access to the content provided by Apple TV+. The Apple TV box is a dedicated hardware box which runs TV+ but also a lot of other apps (e.g. Netflix, Youtube etc) and games.

Apple TV+ is Apple's subscription service for television and movies. Apple TV App is the software Apple provides for Macs and iOS devices for watching Apple TV+ content, and for installing on other streaming devices including some smart televisions.

Apple TV is a media player and Apple TV+ is a streaming service. With the Apple TV app, you can watch the entire selection of movies and series in one place.