How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

How much does Apple TV+ cost per year?

Apple TV+ costs $12.99/month, which equals $155.88 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1558.80.

Is Apple TV+ worth it?

At $12.99/month ($1558.80 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 1 digital movie per month (~$13). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Apple TV+?

Cancellation difficulty for Apple TV+ is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039

What are alternatives to Apple TV+?

Alternatives to Apple TV+ include: netflix-standard, disney-plus-premium. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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Apple TV+

Apple Originals including Ted Lasso, Severance, and The Morning Show.

+160% since 2019

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$13

Yearly

$100

5 Years

$779

10 Years

$1,559

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,559 on Apple TV+. That's equivalent to 104 meals out, or 31 books.

Last updated: 2025-01Report outdated price

Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Pricing IssueSignificant Issue

Price increased 160% from $4.99 to $12.99 in 6 years. Free trial offered with Apple device purchases auto-converts to paid subscription.

Price History2019 - 2025

$10

$13

2019202220232025

When Will the Price Go Up?

Price Hike Prediction

~July 2027

medium confidence

Predicted Price

$17.88

+$4.89/mo

Avg. Hike Cycle

1.9 years

between increases

Historical Pattern

Average increase:+37.7%

Time since last hike:0.5 years

Data points:4 price changes

10-Year Price Projection

Today

$12.99/mo

→

In 10 years

$70/mo

Based on 37.7% increases every 1.9 years

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

1 year5 years10 years

Total spent on Apple TV+

$779.4

$12.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

4K Blu-ray

$25 each

discs

Digital Movie (own)

$15 each

movies

TV Season Box Set

$30 each

seasons

Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 31+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $779.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.

Instead, You Could Buy

With $13/month, here's what you could own instead:

1 digital movie per month (~$13)
1 year: Apple TV 4K device (~$130)
After 10 years: 120 movies you own forever ($1,559)

Cancellation

Difficulty:Easy

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