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Apollo Group TV vs YouTube TV
YouTube TV is the live TV service many people try first after cable. It's a polished product, and at $82.99 a month it's also one of the more expensive ways to watch. Here's how the two compare over a full year.
The short version
Most people comparing the two want to know one thing: is YouTube TV worth close to a thousand dollars a year, or is there a cheaper way to keep live TV?
YouTube TV does a lot well. The app is fast, unlimited cloud DVR is included, and it runs on almost every device. The cost is the catch: $82.99 every month, billed until you cancel, which comes to $995.88 over twelve months before taxes.
Apollo Group TV works differently. You choose how long you want access, from one month to a year, and pay once. Nothing renews on its own, and the twelve-month pack costs a fraction of a year of YouTube TV.
YouTube TV vs Apollo Group TV, side by side
| Feature | YouTube TV | Apollo Group TV |
|---|---|---|
| Regular price | $82.99 a month (YouTube TV Base Plan)¹ | $149.99 for 12 months, or $24.99 for one month |
| Cost for a full year | $995.88¹ | $149.99 |
| How you pay | Billed every month until you cancel | One payment per pack; nothing renews automatically |
| Contract | No contract | No contract |
| Screens | 3 streams at once¹ | Up to 5 devices per account |
| Try before you pay | Introductory offers vary¹ | No free trial; refund requests within 7 days under the Refund Policy |
| Recording | Unlimited cloud DVR¹ | No recording feature; on-demand library to watch any time |
| Setup help | Help center and support | A guide for every supported device, plus written ticket support |
| Also included | 100+ channels, apps from Google on most devices | Live channels by category and region, on-demand library, HD to 4K where available |
YouTube TV also sells smaller genre plans, such as Entertainment and Sports, and runs introductory discounts that return to the regular price afterwards.
Why Apollo Group TV is the better choice for most homes
- A year costs a small part of what YouTube TV charges, using the prices in the table.
- One payment per pack, and nothing renews automatically.
- Live channels and an on-demand library on every pack, with no add-on tiers to decide between.
- A setup guide for every supported device and written support in one ticket.
When YouTube TV may suit you better
- Unlimited cloud DVR: record shows and watch them later. Apollo Group TV doesn't advertise a recording feature.
- Official apps from Google on smart TVs, streaming sticks and consoles.
- Smaller genre plans if you only want one type of channel.
Our verdict
If cloud DVR is essential and the price doesn't worry you, YouTube TV is a strong service. If you want live TV without a bill of around $83 every month, Apollo Group TV is the better value for most homes.
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Source
¹ YouTube TV official website (tv.youtube.com): Base Plan $82.99/mo regular price, 100+ channels, 3 streams, unlimited DVR. Checked November 4, 2026. Prices and features change; check YouTube TV's website for today's details.
YouTube TV is a trademark of its owner. Apollo Group TV isn't affiliated with or endorsed by YouTube TV. This comparison is our own, based on the public information above. See our Disclaimer.
Keep the difference
Choose a pack, pay once and watch on the screens you already own. Nothing renews by itself.