Apple Music Price History & How to Cancel
Unchanged at $10.99 since 2022, now $2 cheaper than Spotify, with lossless audio included free.
How much does Apple Music cost?
| Plan | Current price |
|---|---|
| Individual | $10.99/mo |
| Family (up to 6) | $16.99/mo |
| Student | $5.99/mo |
US list prices; taxes, promotions, and app-store billing may differ. Last reviewed July 10, 2026.
Verify on the official pricing pageApple Music price history
October 2022
Individual rose $9.99 → $10.99; Family $14.99 → $16.99.
How to cancel Apple Music
- 1On iPhone/iPad: Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Apple Music → Cancel.
- 2On Android: open the Apple Music app → menu → Account → Manage Subscription → Cancel.
- 3On the web: music.apple.com → account icon → Settings → Manage under Subscriptions.
- 4Confirm; access lasts until the period ends.
Part of Apple One? Cancel or downgrade the bundle instead of the individual service.
Open the official account or cancellation pageWhat to know before you cancel
Cancelling removes access to your Apple Music library at the end of the paid period. Unlike Spotify, there is no free tier to fall back to, so export playlists first if you are switching. Lossless audio and Dolby Atmos are included at no extra cost.
Free trial policy
1 month free; up to 3 months free with new Apple devices or accessories.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Apple Music?
Current US list prices for Apple Music are Individual: $10.99/mo · Family (up to 6): $16.99/mo · Student: $5.99/mo. Taxes, promotions, bundles, and third-party billing can change the final price.
How do I cancel Apple Music?
Start here: On iPhone/iPad: Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Apple Music → Cancel. Complete the remaining confirmation steps before leaving the account page, and save the cancellation email or screenshot.
What happens to my library if I cancel Apple Music?
You lose access to streamed music and downloads when the paid period ends, there's no free tier. Music you purchased on iTunes stays yours. Resubscribing within a grace window (roughly 30 days) usually restores your library and playlists.
Is Apple Music cheaper than Spotify now?
Yes. At current US list prices, Apple Music Individual ($10.99) costs $24 less per year than Spotify Individual ($12.99). Apple Music Family is $16.99, compared with Spotify Family at $21.99.
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