The switch from HBO Max over to just Max is complete as of this morning. For you, that means that the HBO Max app on your phone, tablet, and TV will ping you to install or update to the new Max app. It’ll also mean that your subscription and login and favorites and history will transfer over to Max. This really is almost nothing more than a name change.
However, for those of you who weren’t previously subscribed to HBO Max or were curious how the plans would look under Max, we have that for you. There are three plans, including one that costs $19.99/mo and features streams up to 4K and with 4 simultaneous device streams at once. The other two plans remain from the HBO days where you can choose to save a bit with ads or still go ad-free.
The new Max plans are as follows:
- Max with Ads: $9.99/mo – Stream on 2 devices at once; full HD video
- Max Ad-Free: $15.99/mo – Stream on 2 devices at once; full HD video; 30 downloads for offline watching
- Ultimate Ad-Free: $19.99/mo – Stream on 4 devices at once; 4K ultra HD video, Dolby Atmos audio, 100 downloads for offline watching
I’m trying to figure out who is upgrading to that 4K plan, but it’s not ridiculously more expensive. Do any of us need true 4K, though? Maybe! If your TV doesn’t do a great job of upscaling and you want the crispiest of all streams, plus that bonus Dolby Atmos support, maybe it would be worth it. Or maybe you have a big family and all want to stream HBO Max at once.
Should you want to get ahead of the notification coming to your devices to tell you to update to the new Max app, we have links for you below for both Android and iOS. The new Max app did indeed go live early this morning and was loaded up on my Galaxy S23 before I woke.
Max App Links: Google Play | App Store
I hope all these streaming programs fail. Completely over this nonsense.
Welp, fuck me and my account through AT&T fiber. Guess I’m just gonna have the “ad-free” tier now? Probably gonna be the same for anyone who has their subscription through their cable or ISP.
in 6 months it’ll be rebranded again to MaxFlix
Honestly don’t know why they are charging a premium for 4k content. Not many shows and movies are available in 4k other than the newer stuff that has been released since the introduction of HBO max.
Apparently they increased it and is now offering 1000+ movies/episodes in 4K with the release of Max (according to Variety and The Verge).
It’s complete nonsense that they charge more for 4k streaming! What about those of us who have 4k cable packages with HBO that comes with Max? Will those keep getting the 4k package or will our HBO subscription go up first?
Cutting the cord….more expensive than the cord now. Wtf.
That was always the plan! Saw that one from a mile away, considering good internet alone is pretty expensive
You make it cheaper by getting together with 4-6 family members or close friends. You all subscribe to 1-2 services each and share logins. Problem solved! ????
Their 4k lineup is so pathetic I’m surprised they have the balls to charge $20/mo. At least Netflix has a fair amount of movies and shows in 4k.
That’s BS. Apparently I’m losing 4K unless I want to pay more money. No thanks. I’ll just cancel instead.
Going to do the same, tired of these companies subsidizing lower tier and ad plans with 4k users. I thought $15 was already kind of steep for HBO so at $20 once I expire I’m out as well. 🙁
If you already have it, you’ll still get it for the next 6 months, before it goes away
So – cancel in 6 months lol
I need to finish my rewatch of Doctor Who first anyway. Was planning to cancel after I’m done with that.
Everything you can watch on HBO Max you can watch for free at your local public library
As a librarian, I approve this message!
I’m pretty sure my public library doesn’t have HBO Max.
Whoa, whoa, hold on now, we’re just getting indoor plumbing around these parts, not sure when we can expect Max at the library!