What Apple Music costs right now

Apple Music has four subscription tiers, and the price you pay depends on which one you choose. The individual plan costs $10.99 per month. The student plan costs $5.99 per month and requires verification through SheerID. The family plan costs $16.99 per month and covers up to six people. Apple also offers a bundle called Apple One that combines Apple Music with other services like iCloud storage and Apple TV+, starting at $16.95 per month for the individual tier.

All prices shown here are current as of early 2024, but Apple changes subscription costs periodically. The best way to confirm current pricing is to visit Apple Music directly or open the Music app on an Apple device and navigate to the subscription section. Prices may also vary slightly by country.

Apple Music does not charge setup fees or require a contract. You can cancel at any time, and you will not be charged again after your cancellation takes effect. If you cancel mid-month, you keep access until your billing date arrives.

Key Takeaways

  • Individual Apple Music costs $10.99 per month; students pay $5.99 per month with valid school verification.
  • The family plan covers six people for $16.99 per month, and each person gets their own account and recommendations.
  • Apple One bundles Apple Music with iCloud storage and Apple TV+ starting at $16.95 per month, which costs less than buying each service separately.
  • You can cancel anytime without penalty, and your access continues through your current billing period.

Individual and student plans

The individual plan at $10.99 per month gives one person unlimited access to Apple Music's full catalog. You can read songs to listen offline, create playlists, and use Siri to play music by voice. The plan includes access to Apple Music Classical, a separate app designed for classical music with better search and curation.

The student plan costs $5.99 per month and includes everything in the individual plan. To sign up, you must verify your student status through SheerID, which checks your school records. The verification happens once during signup and does not require you to re-verify each month. If you graduate or leave school, your plan automatically converts to the full individual price after your current billing period ends.

Both plans let you stream on one device at a time. If you try to play music on a second device simultaneously, the first stream stops. This is different from the family plan, which allows multiple people to play music at the same time.

Family plan and shared access

The family plan costs $16.99 per month and covers up to six people. Each person gets their own Apple Music account with separate playlists, recommendations, and listening history. Family members do not see what each other is listening to unless they choose to share it. You set up a family group through iCloud settings, and family members can join using their own Apple ID.

Unlike the individual plan, multiple family members can play music at the same time on different devices. This makes the family plan useful for households where people listen to music simultaneously. The person who sets up the family group acts as the organizer and can manage who is in the group, though any member can leave at any time.

Family members must be at least 13 years old to have their own Apple ID. Younger children can be added as managed accounts under a parent's Apple ID, though they cannot access Apple Music independently.

Apple One bundles and combined savings

Apple One combines Apple Music with other Apple services at a lower total price than buying each one separately. The individual tier starts at $16.95 per month and includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, and 50 GB of iCloud storage. The family tier costs $22.95 per month and includes the same services for up to six people, plus 200 GB of iCloud storage. The premier tier costs $32.95 per month and adds Apple News+ and Apple Arcade to the family bundle.

If you already pay for some of these services separately, switching to Apple One can reduce your total monthly cost. For example, if you pay $10.99 for Apple Music and $6.99 for Apple TV+ separately, that is $17.98 per month. The individual Apple One tier at $16.95 saves you $1.03 per month and adds iCloud storage. The actual savings depend on which services you currently use.

You can cancel Apple One at any time and return to paying for individual services, or cancel everything. Apple does not lock you into the bundle or charge early termination fees.

How to start and manage your subscription

To start an Apple Music subscription, open the Music app on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. Tap or click the "Listen Now" tab and look for the subscription offer. You can also visit apple.com/music and click the subscription button. During signup, you will enter your Apple ID and payment method. Apple accepts credit cards, debit cards, and payment methods linked to your Apple ID account.

Your first three months are free if you are a new subscriber. After that, you are charged the monthly rate on the same day each month. You can change your plan anytime — for example, switching from individual to family or adding Apple One. The change takes effect when ready, and Apple adjusts your next billing date proportionally if you upgrade or downgrade mid-month.

To cancel, go to Settings on your device, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find Apple Music, and choose Cancel Subscription. On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, select Subscriptions, and cancel from there. On the web, sign into your Apple ID account settings and manage subscriptions from the Subscriptions section.

Using Apple Music on non-Apple devices

Apple Music works on Android phones, Windows computers, and some smart speakers, though the experience differs slightly from Apple devices. On Android, read the Apple Music app from the Google Play Store. On Windows, you can use the Apple Music web player at music.apple.com or read the Apple Music app from the Microsoft Store. The subscription price is the same regardless of which device you use.

Some features work differently on non-Apple devices. For example, Siri voice control is not available on Android, and the offline read feature has different limitations. The core streaming experience — playing songs, creating playlists, and accessing the full catalog — works the same way across all platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Apple Music cost money if I have an Apple One subscription?

No. Apple Music is included in every Apple One tier, so you do not pay extra for it. You pay one monthly price for the entire bundle. If you cancel Apple One, you lose access to Apple Music along with the other included services.

Can I use the same Apple Music account on multiple devices?

Yes, but only one device can play music at a time on an individual plan. On a family plan, each family member has their own account and can play simultaneously. If you want to use your individual account on multiple devices, you can sign in on all of them — just remember that only one can stream at a time.

What happens to my music if I cancel my subscription?

Downloaded songs remain on your device but cannot be played after your subscription ends. Songs you added to your library from Apple Music disappear from your library. Playlists you created stay in your library, but you cannot play the songs in them. If you resubscribe later, your library and playlists return.

Is there a free version of Apple Music?

Apple Music does not have a free tier with ads. However, new subscribers get three months free before the paid subscription begins. If you have an Apple device, you can also listen to music through Apple Music Classical for free, though it has a limited catalog compared to the full service.

Do student discounts require proof every year?

No. You verify your student status once during signup through SheerID. You do not need to re-verify each year. When you graduate or leave school, your plan converts to the individual price automatically after your current billing period ends.