You can cancel Apple Music through Settings on any Apple device, or through your Apple ID account online
Apple Music cancellation takes about two minutes and stops your charges when ready — you keep access to your music library until your current billing period ends. The fastest route depends on what device you have in front of you right now: iPhone, iPad, Mac, or a web browser on any computer.
Your subscription will not auto-renew after your current billing cycle closes. If you cancel mid-cycle, you do not get a refund for the unused portion, but you keep full access to Apple Music until that date arrives. You can resubscribe at any time without penalty.
Key Takeaways
- Cancel through Settings on iPhone or iPad, the App Store on Mac, or your Apple ID account at appleid.apple.com on any web browser.
- Cancellation takes effect when ready, but you retain access to Apple Music through the end of your current billing period.
- Apple does not refund unused days or months, but you can resubscribe whenever you want.
- If you share your Apple Music through Family Sharing, cancelling removes the service for everyone on that plan.
Cancel on iPhone or iPad through Settings
Open Settings, tap your name at the top, then select Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to your Apple ID. Find Apple Music in that list and tap it.
Tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the screen. A confirmation message will appear asking why you are cancelling — this is optional feedback that Apple collects but does not prevent you from proceeding. Tap Confirm or Cancel Subscription again to finish. You will see a message confirming the cancellation and the date your access ends.
Cancel on Mac through the App Store
Open the App Store process on your Mac. Click your account icon in the top right corner, then select Account Settings. Scroll down to Subscriptions and click Manage.
Find Apple Music in the list and click Edit next to it. Click Cancel Subscription, then confirm your choice. You will receive an on-screen confirmation with your final access date.
Cancel through your Apple ID online
Go to appleid.apple.com in any web browser and sign in with your Apple ID and password. Click Subscriptions in the left menu, then find Apple Music in your active subscriptions list.
Click the edit icon (pencil) next to Apple Music, then click Cancel Subscription. Confirm your choice when prompted. This method works on Windows computers, Android phones, or any device with a web browser, so it is useful if you do not have an Apple device nearby.
What happens to your music after you cancel
You can still play any music you downloaded to your device while subscribed, but you lose access to the full Apple Music catalog. Downloaded songs remain on your device, but streaming stops. Any playlists you created stay in your library, but songs that are not downloaded will show a cloud icon and cannot play.
If you used Apple Music to sync your personal music library across devices through iCloud Music Library, that feature turns off when your subscription ends. Songs you uploaded to your library will no longer sync to your other devices, though they remain on the device where they were originally stored.
Cancelling a Family Sharing plan
If you set up Apple Music through Family Sharing, cancelling removes the service for all family members on that plan. The organizer of the Family Sharing group is the only person who can cancel the subscription. If you are a family member but not the organizer, you will need to ask the organizer to cancel, or you can remove yourself from the family group (though this also removes you from other shared services like iCloud storage and app purchases).
If you want to keep Apple Music but remove one family member from the plan, that is not possible — Apple Music Family plans cover everyone or no one. Your only option is to cancel the family plan and have the organizer set up an individual subscription instead.
Resubscribing to Apple Music later
You can restart your subscription at any time through the same Settings or App Store menu where you cancelled it. straightforward tap or click Subscribe instead of Cancel Subscription. Apple does not charge a reactivation fee, and you will not lose any playlists or preferences you saved before cancelling.
If you cancelled during a free trial period and want to use another trial, you may not be may be able to access for a second trial depending on how long ago your first trial ended. Apple's trial policy varies, so the system will tell you whether a trial is available when you attempt to resubscribe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
No. Apple does not refund unused portions of your subscription. You keep full access to Apple Music until your billing date, then the subscription ends. If you want to avoid charges, cancel a few days before your renewal date.
Will cancelling affect my other Apple services?
No. Cancelling Apple Music does not affect iCloud storage, Apple TV+, Apple One bundles, or any other service. If you subscribed to Apple Music as part of an Apple One bundle, cancelling Apple Music removes only that service from the bundle — you keep the others and your price adjusts accordingly.
Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?
Apple does not offer a pause feature for Apple Music. Your only options are to keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you think you might return soon, cancelling costs nothing and you can resubscribe whenever you want.
What if I cannot find Subscriptions in Settings?
On older iOS versions, Subscriptions may be located in Settings > [Your Name] > iTunes & App Stores instead of in the main Subscriptions menu. If you still cannot find it, use the web method at appleid.apple.com, which works the same way on any device.
Does Apple Music cancellation affect my iTunes library?
No. Music you purchased through iTunes remains yours and will play after cancellation. Only streaming access through Apple Music ends. Downloaded songs also stay on your device, but you cannot stream new music or access the full catalog.