Disney+ and Max's cheapest plans cost the same at $10/month, but which is better? Both have rights to a wide variety of properties—Disney has Star Wars, Pixar, National Geographic, and Marvel, while Max has DC, Cartoon Network, TCM, and HBO to name a few. Both are also compatible with most devices and are easy to use. The difference lies in preference. Disney+ is a great fit for families who plan on sharing a subscription, since you'll find a little something for everyone. Max on the other hand is great for mature audiences, since the films and TV shows are slightly edgier. Below, we break down the main similarities and differences between the two popular streaming services.
Summary
| Comparaison | Disney+ | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/month | $9.99/month |
| Trial | No | No | Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Number of channels | - | 1 |
| Parental controls | Yes | Yes |
Max and Disney+ cost
Max's costs $10 and Disney+ also costs $10 (for base backages without any add-ons.)
Why get Disney+?
Great for kids: There’s no shortage of content for younger audiences, with all the major Disney hits a click away.
New theatrical releases: Although sometimes you have to pay an extra fee (usually of up to $30), a great perk of Disney Plus is Premier Access, which makes theatrical releases immediately available to stream on the platform.
Exclusive releases: Since it’s Disney, the catalog of popular TV shows and movies that you can't find anywhere else is huge.
The app: The Disney Plus app is so well-designed that in 2020, Apple named it the Apple TV App of the Year, and voted the best app of 2020 by Google Play users.
Why get Max?
Programming: The breadth of shows and movies justifies the higher price of Max. As of the pandemic, the platform has also begun to release new movies originally intended for the big screen. It even includes podcasts.
Devices: Disney+ is more widely available than Max
Disney+ is available on Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, iOS, PlayStation, Roku, Shareplay supported or Xbox.
Whereas Max is available on Airplay supported, Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Google TV Streamer, PlayStation, Roku, Samsung TV or Xbox. That's 1 less devices than Disney+.
Channel count: Max has 1 channels more than Disney+
Max's lineup includes 1 channels whereas Disney+ has no channels. Getting a subscription to Max will give you access to 1 more channels than Disney+.
Trial: Disney+ does not offer a trial
Disney+ does not offer a free trial.
Trial: Max does not offer a trial
Max does not offer a free trial.
Disney+'s specialty
The specialties of Disney+ are: Action, Family, Horror, Kids, Language learning, Original series, Science fiction, True Crime.
Max's specialty
The specialties of Max are: Action, Anime, classics, College basketball, Family, Horror, Movies, Old TV shows, Original series, True Crime, TV shows.
Disney+'s accepted payment methods
Disney+ accepts: Amazon Appstore, Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Disney Visa, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Retailer gift card, Roku Channel Store, Walmart gift cards.
Max's accepted payment methods
The payment methods that Max accepts are: Amazon Appstore, Apple App Store, credit card, debit card, Google Play Store, Paypal, prepaid card, Roku Channel Store, Samsung Smart Hub.
Does Max have a better catalog than Disney+?
Based on our calculations, Max has a better catalog than Disney+. Our curators have found 298 highly-rated movies and shows on Max. By contrast, they have only found 44 highly-rated movies and shows on Disney+.
What are the best movies on Disney+?
Here are the best movies that our team recommends on Disney+:
What are the best movies on Max?
Here are the best movies that our team recommends on Max:
What are the best shows on Disney+?
Here are the best shows that our team recommends on Disney+:
What are the best shows on Max?
Here are the best shows that our team recommends on Max:
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