Apple Music Family vs HBO Max Premium
Both are worth splitting — but not equally. Here's how they stack up on seats, price and savings (prices shown in USD; open the savings calculator for your own country).
| Plan | Seats | Solo price | Per seat | Saved / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Music Family | 6 | $19.99/mo | $3.83/mo | $193.90 |
| HBO Max Premium | 4 | $22.99/mo | $6.61/mo | $196.56 |
The short answer
Apple Music Family returns more per seat, so if you're only splitting one plan, start there.
Which should you split first?
- Apple Music Family — 6 seats, 81% off retail per seat.
- HBO Max Premium — 4 seats, 71% off retail per seat.
- Hosting either plan pays you back: your own seat is effectively free once the family fills.
What to watch out for
Full setup instructions and the household rules for each are in the Apple Music Family guide and the HBO Max Premium guide.