How to cancel Apple Music on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

You can cancel Apple Music directly through the Settings app on any Apple device. The process takes about two minutes and stops your subscription at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access to music until that date passes, then your account reverts to free tier.

On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Apple Music, and tap Cancel Subscription. On a Mac, open System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions), click your name, go to Subscriptions, select Apple Music, and click Cancel.

Apple sends a confirmation email to the address linked to your Apple ID. Check your inbox to verify the cancellation went through. If you do not see a confirmation within a few minutes, the cancellation may not have processed.

Cancelling through the Apple Music app or iTunes

You can also cancel from within the Apple Music app itself. Open the app, tap the Listen Now tab, scroll to the top, tap your profile picture, select Account, then tap Subscriptions. From there, select Apple Music and tap Cancel Subscription.

On a Windows PC or older Mac, you can cancel through iTunes. Open iTunes, click Account in the menu bar, select View My Account, scroll to Settings, click Manage next to Subscriptions, select Apple Music, and click Edit. Then choose Cancel Subscription.

Cancelling through your web browser

If you prefer not to use an app or device settings, you can cancel at appleid.apple.com. Sign in with your Apple ID, click Subscriptions, select Apple Music, and click Edit. Then choose Cancel Subscription and confirm.

This method works from any computer or phone with a web browser. You do not need to be on an Apple device to use this route.

What happens to your music after cancellation

After your subscription ends, you lose access to the full Apple Music catalog. Any songs you added to your library from Apple Music disappear from your device — they are not deleted, but they become unavailable because your account no longer has permission to play them.

Songs you purchased through the iTunes Store remain on your device and in your library. Playlists you created stay in your library, but songs from Apple Music within those playlists will show as unavailable. You can still listen to music through other services or to music you own outright.

Pausing instead of cancelling

Apple Music does not offer a pause or suspend feature. You either keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you think you might return to Apple Music later, cancelling and restarting is the only option — there is no way to temporarily freeze your account.

When you restart a cancelled subscription, you start fresh. Any playlists or library you had before remain in your account, but you begin a new billing cycle at the current price.

Refunds and billing after cancellation

Apple does not refund partial months. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep access until your billing date, then the subscription ends. You are not charged again after cancellation.

If you were charged after you cancelled, contact Apple Support through your Apple ID account or call the support number on your receipt. Explain when you cancelled and when the unexpected charge appeared. Apple can review the transaction and issue a refund if the charge was an error.

Cancelling a family plan

If you are the organizer of an Apple Music Family plan, cancelling the subscription ends it for all family members. Each member loses access on the same date. If you want to keep the plan but remove a specific person, you can manage family members through your Apple ID settings instead of cancelling the whole plan.

If you are a family member but not the organizer, you cannot cancel the plan yourself. You would need to ask the organizer to remove you from the family group, or the organizer can cancel the entire plan.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Apple Music through Settings on your device, within the Apple Music app, or at appleid.apple.com using your Apple ID.
  • Your subscription ends at the end of your current billing cycle, and you keep access to music until that date arrives.
  • Songs you added from Apple Music disappear from your library after cancellation, but songs you purchased through iTunes remain.
  • Apple does not offer a pause feature, so cancelling is the only way to stop charges, and you cannot get a refund for the remainder of your billing period.
  • If you are part of a family plan, only the organizer can cancel the subscription for the entire group.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get my money back if I cancel mid-month?

No. Apple does not refund unused portions of your subscription. You keep access until your next billing date, then the subscription ends. If you were charged after you cancelled, contact Apple Support to report the error and request a refund.

Will my playlists disappear when I cancel?

Your playlists stay in your library, but songs from Apple Music within them become unavailable. Songs you purchased through iTunes remain playable. You can still see the playlists and their structure, but grayed-out tracks cannot play.

What if I change my mind after cancelling?

You can restart your subscription at any time through the same Settings or app menu where you cancelled. You will begin a new billing cycle at the current Apple Music price. Your old playlists and library information remain in your account.

Does cancelling my Apple Music subscription affect other Apple services?

No. Cancelling Apple Music does not affect iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple News+, or any other subscription. Each service is separate, and you can cancel one without touching the others.

Can I cancel Apple Music if I have a bundle with other services?

If you have Apple One, which bundles Apple Music with other services, you cannot cancel just Apple Music. You would have to cancel the entire Apple One plan or downgrade to a different tier that does not include Apple Music. Check your subscription details to see which plan you have.