Cancel Apple Music through Settings on iPhone or iPad

The fastest way to cancel is through your iPhone or iPad Settings app. Open Settings, tap your name at the top, then select Subscriptions. You'll see Apple Music listed if you have an active subscription. Tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription. Apple will ask you to confirm — tap Cancel Subscription again, and it's done. You lose access at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready.

If you don't see Apple Music under Subscriptions, it may be listed under a family plan or bundled with Apple One. In that case, tap the family plan or bundle name instead, then follow the same steps. You can cancel just Apple Music without canceling the rest of the bundle.

Cancel through the Apple Music app or iTunes on Mac

On a Mac, open the Apple Music app (or iTunes if you're on an older system). Click Account in the top menu, then View My Account. Sign in if prompted. Scroll down to Subscriptions and click Manage next to Apple Music. Click Edit, then click Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation.

On Windows, you'll use iTunes instead of the Apple Music app. The steps are the same: open iTunes, click Account in the top menu, View My Account, find Subscriptions, and click Manage next to Apple Music.

Cancel on the web through your Apple ID

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Click Subscriptions, then click Manage next to Apple Music. Click Edit, then click Cancel Subscription. Confirm when prompted. This method works from any device with a web browser.

If you're having trouble signing in, make sure you're using the same Apple ID that's linked to your subscription. If you use multiple Apple IDs, your subscription might be under a different one than you expect.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Apple Music through Settings on iPhone, the Apple Music app on Mac, or appleid.apple.com from any browser.
  • Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready, so you keep access until then.
  • If Apple Music is part of an Apple One bundle, you can cancel just the music service without canceling the entire bundle.
  • Make sure you're signed into the correct Apple ID, since subscriptions are tied to the ID that purchased them.
  • You will not be charged again after you cancel, but you can resubscribe at any time.

What happens after you cancel

Once you cancel, you keep full access to Apple Music until your billing date passes. If you're on a monthly plan, you have until the same day next month. If you're on an annual plan, you have until the same day next year. After that date, your account locks and you can no longer stream or read music.

Any playlists you created stay in your account, but you won't be able to play them without a subscription. If you resubscribe later, your playlists and listening history come back. Downloaded songs will be removed from your device once your subscription ends.

Canceling a family plan or Apple One bundle

If you're the organizer of a family plan, canceling affects everyone in the group. All members lose access at the end of the billing cycle. If you only want to remove yourself from a family plan, ask the organizer to go to Settings > [Your Name] > Family Sharing and remove you from the group.

If Apple Music is bundled with Apple One, you can cancel just the music service. Go to your subscription settings, click Edit next to Apple One, and toggle off Apple Music. You'll keep iCloud, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, or whichever other services are in your bundle.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If you can't find Apple Music under Subscriptions, check that you're signed into the correct Apple ID. You can see which ID is active in Settings > [Your Name] on iPhone, or System Settings > [Your Name] on Mac. If you use multiple IDs, your subscription might be under a different one.

If the Cancel Subscription button is grayed out or missing, your subscription may have already ended or been canceled. You can check the status by going back to the subscription details — it will say "Expires on [date]" if it's still active, or show no expiration date if it's already canceled.

If you're still being charged after canceling, contact Apple Support through appleid.apple.com/contact or call 1-800-MY-APPLE. Have your receipt or billing statement ready so they can look up your account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose my music when ready after I cancel?

No. You keep full access until the end of your current billing cycle. If you cancel mid-month on a monthly plan, you can still stream and read until your next billing date arrives.

Can I cancel Apple Music if it's part of Apple One?

Yes. Go to your subscription settings, click Edit next to Apple One, and toggle off Apple Music. The rest of your bundle stays active. You'll be charged less each month.

What if I'm on a family plan and want to leave?

Ask the family organizer to remove you from Family Sharing in their Settings. You won't be able to cancel the plan yourself unless you're the organizer. If you are the organizer and want to cancel for everyone, follow the standard cancellation steps.

Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?

Apple does not refund unused portions of your subscription. You keep access until your billing date, so you're not losing anything by canceling early. If you were charged in error, contact Apple Support to discuss a refund.

How do I resubscribe to Apple Music later?

Open the Apple Music app, go to Listen Now or Search, and look for a Subscribe button. You can also go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions and tap Apple Music to resubscribe. Your playlists and listening history will return.