Are there any downsides to doing Paramount+ via Apple TV+ channel vs independent subscription?

[Vyse2020]

I use the Paramount+ app currently. Are there any downsides to this? Will I still be able to watch applicable content in 4K/Dolby Vision? Also will I be able to share the subscription via Apple Family?

 

[velocityg4]

I couldn't say for AppleTV. But on my Firesticks. If I have two Fire TV Sticks setup on different Prime accounts. I can't share paid channels. While I can install standalone account apps on different Fire TV Sticks. Even though both Prime accounts share the Prime service.

 

[nutmac]

I use the Paramount+ app currently. Are there any downsides to this? Will I still be able to watch applicable content in 4K/Dolby Vision? Also will I be able to share the subscription via Apple Family?

Is it the ad-free tier? If so, both the native app and Apple TV app will provide 4K with Dolby Vision. As for sharing the subscription, you will have to share the login. Their native app also allow features like downloading for offline viewing and 3 simultaneous streams, same as Apple TV Channels.

The only real reasons for subscribing to Paramount+ outside Apple TV Channels is for:

• You prefer Paramount+ app's profile management
• Ad-supported Essentials plan
• Annual pricing option ($99.99/year)
• Paramount+ SHOWTIME bundle ($12.99/month or $129.99/year)

 

[BaldiMac]

I'd also add that if you subscribe to Paramount+ directly, you can use the discount codes that are widely available. All you have to do is unsubscribe before the end of the 30 day period and then resubscribe with a new code.

 

[ackmondual]

Only thing I can think up of is if you get Apple One, this may not play as nicely (if at all) vs. if ATV+ were independent?

That said, I've been getting all of my streaming services independently, via web, but that's just my preference.

Is it the ad-free tier? If so, both the native app and Apple TV app will provide 4K with Dolby Vision. As for sharing the subscription, you will have to share the login. Their native app also allow features like downloading for offline viewing and 3 simultaneous streams, same as Apple TV Channels.

The only real reasons for subscribing to Paramount+ outside Apple TV Channels is for:

• You prefer Paramount+ app's profile management
• Ad-supported Essentials plan
• Annual pricing option ($99.99/year)
• Paramount+ SHOWTIME bundle ($12.99/month or $129.99/year)

As a corollary to #1, wouldn't you be on Paramount Plus' interface when you watch ATV+ stuff, or is this still done through ATV+ website (or app)?

For the rest, aren't those true regardless what the OP chooses?