Cancel Apple Music through your iPhone settings

The fastest way to stop your Apple Music subscription is through the Settings app on your iPhone. 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 your subscription ends at the end of your current billing cycle.

Your music access stops on the date shown on the confirmation screen. You won't be charged again after that date, even if you don't delete the app. If you want to keep your playlists and library intact for later, don't delete Apple Music itself — just leave the subscription cancelled. You can resubscribe anytime without losing your saved content.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Apple Music through Settings > Your Name > Subscriptions on any iPhone, iPad, or Mac running a recent operating system.
  • Your subscription ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready, so you keep access until that date.
  • If you use a Mac, the steps are the same: System Settings > Your Name > Subscriptions, then click Apple Music and select Cancel.
  • You can also cancel through the web at appleid.apple.com by signing in and navigating to Subscriptions.
  • Cancelling the subscription does not delete the Apple Music app or your saved playlists — you can resubscribe later without losing them.

Cancel Apple Music on a Mac

On a Mac, open System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions) and click your name in the sidebar. Select Subscriptions, find Apple Music, and click Manage. Click Cancel Subscription, then confirm when prompted. The process is identical to iPhone — your subscription runs through the end of your billing period and then stops.

If you're using an older Mac that still has iTunes, you can also cancel through iTunes itself. Open iTunes, go to Account > View My Account, sign in, scroll to Settings, and click Manage next to Subscriptions. Select Apple Music and click Cancel Subscription.

Cancel Apple Music through the web

You don't need an Apple device to cancel. Go to appleid.apple.com in any web browser, sign in with your Apple ID, and click Subscriptions. Find Apple Music in the list and click Manage. Select Cancel Subscription and confirm. This method works from any computer or phone, including Android devices, as long as you have your Apple ID password.

The web method is useful if you're away from your Apple devices or if you prefer managing subscriptions in a browser. Your cancellation takes effect the same way — at the end of your current billing cycle.

What happens after you cancel

Once you cancel, you can still use Apple Music until your billing date arrives. On that date, your access stops and you won't be charged again. If you try to open Apple Music after the subscription ends, you'll see a message saying your subscription is no longer active, and you'll be prompted to resubscribe if you change your mind.

Your playlists, library, and any offline downloads stay on your device even after the subscription ends. If you resubscribe later, you'll see all your saved content again. The app itself remains on your device unless you manually delete it.

If you're having trouble cancelling

Sometimes the Subscriptions menu doesn't show Apple Music, usually because the subscription is tied to a family plan or a different Apple ID. Check which Apple ID you're signed into in Settings > Your Name. If you're on a family plan, the organizer of the plan must cancel it — family members can't cancel on their own.

If you still don't see Apple Music in your Subscriptions list after checking your Apple ID, contact Apple Support directly. They can look up your account and cancel the subscription for you. Have your Apple ID and the email address associated with your account ready when you contact them.

Resubscribing to Apple Music later

You can restart your Apple Music subscription anytime by opening the app and tapping Subscribe. Apple will ask for payment confirmation, and your subscription begins when ready. If you cancelled recently, you may see an offer for a discounted first month — these offers vary by region and account history.

When you resubscribe, your playlists and library return exactly as you left them. There's no penalty for cancelling and resubscribing later, so you can pause your subscription whenever you need to without losing your content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my playlists if I cancel Apple Music?

No. Your playlists and library stay on your device even after your subscription ends. If you resubscribe later, everything comes back. Deleting the app itself will remove your playlists, but cancelling the subscription alone does not.

Can I cancel in the middle of a billing cycle?

Yes, but your subscription continues until the end of your current billing period. You won't be charged after that date. If you need to stop access when ready, contact Apple Support — they can sometimes process a refund for unused time, though this is not may provide.

What if I'm on a family plan?

Only the family plan organizer can cancel the subscription. If you're a family member and want to stop using Apple Music, you'll need to ask the organizer to remove you from the plan or cancel it entirely. The organizer can manage this in Settings > Your Name > Family Sharing.

Do I need to delete the Apple Music app to cancel?

No. Cancelling the subscription and deleting the app are separate actions. You can cancel the subscription and keep the app on your device — it just won't work until you resubscribe. Deleting the app is optional and won't affect your cancellation.

Can I cancel from an Android phone?

You can't cancel through the Apple Music app on Android, but you can cancel through the web at appleid.apple.com using any browser. Sign in with your Apple ID, go to Subscriptions, and cancel Apple Music from there. Your Android device will lose access on your next billing date.