Apple Music costs $10.99 per month for an individual plan
Apple Music's standard monthly cost is $10.99 for a single person. If you pay annually instead of month-to-month, the yearly plan costs $109
The price applies whether you access Apple Music on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or Android device. You get the same catalog and features regardless of which device you use most. If you already pay for Apple One (Apple's bundle that includes iCloud storage, Apple TV+, and other services), Apple Music is included in that subscription at no extra cost. Apple also offers a three-month free trial when you first sign up, though you must provide a payment method. After the trial ends, your subscription begins at the regular monthly rate unless you cancel before the trial period closes. A Family plan costs $16.99 per month and covers up to six people. Each family member gets their own Apple ID, their own music library, and their own recommendations. You manage the family group through iCloud settings, and you can add or remove members at any time. Family members do not see each other's listening history unless they choose to share it. If you are a student, Apple Music costs $5.99 per month through the Student plan. You need a valid .edu email address, and Apple verifies your status through SheerID, a third-party verification service. Student pricing lasts for four years from the date you first sign up, after which your subscription converts to the regular individual plan at full price. Apple also offers a Voice plan for $4.99 per month, which lets you control Apple Music entirely through Siri voice commands on a HomePod mini or other Apple device. You cannot browse or search manually with this plan — voice is the only way to request songs, playlists, or stations. Your subscription includes access to Apple Music's full catalog of over 100 million songs, plus curated playlists, radio stations, and artist mixes created by music experts. You can read songs to your device to listen offline, which is useful if you travel or have spotty internet. Playback works on demand — you choose what to listen to, when. Apple Music also includes lossless audio and spatial audio with Dolby Atmos at no extra charge. Lossless means the audio quality is higher than standard streaming, though you need compatible headphones or speakers to hear the difference. Spatial audio creates a three-dimensional sound effect on supported devices like AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. These features do not cost extra and do not require a separate subscription tier. You get access to live radio stations, including Apple Music 1, which features interviews and exclusive performances. The service also integrates with Siri, so you can ask your device to play a song or artist by voice. On Apple devices, Apple Music appears in the Music app alongside any music you own or have purchased separately. At $10.99 per month, Apple Music costs the same as Spotify's standard plan and slightly less than YouTube Music's premium plan at $11.99. Amazon Music Unlimited is also $10.99 per month, though Amazon Prime members get a lower-cost tier called Prime Music included with their membership. Tidal's standard plan costs $10.99 as well, though Tidal also offers a higher-tier HiFi plan at $19.99 for lossless audio. The family plan pricing differs across services. Apple Music's family plan at $16.99 per month is cheaper than Spotify Family at $16.99 (same price, actually), but both are less expensive than YouTube Music Family at $19.99. If you already subscribe to other Apple services, bundling them through Apple One may cost less than paying for each separately, which can shift the effective price of Apple Music downward. Student pricing varies widely. Apple Music's $5.99 student rate is lower than Spotify Student at $5.99 (same price), but higher than YouTube Music Student at $5.99 (also the same). The real difference is whether the service you want is available in your region and whether you use other features that might push you toward one ecosystem or another. Apple One is Apple's subscription bundle that combines multiple services into one monthly payment. The Individual plan costs $19.95 per month and includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and 50 GB of iCloud+ storage. The Family plan costs $24.95 per month and adds up to six people, each with their own account. If you buy these services separately, the cost would be higher. Apple Music alone is $10.99, Apple TV+ is $9.99, Apple Arcade is $6.99, and 50 GB iCloud+ is $0.99, which totals $28.96 per month. The Individual Apple One bundle saves you about $9 per month compared to buying each service separately. The Family bundle saves money as well, though the exact savings depend on how many family members use each service. There is also a Premier plan at $34.95 per month that adds 2 TB of iCloud+ storage and Apple News+ (access to magazines and newspapers). This plan makes sense only if you need the extra storage and want the news service. For most people, the Individual or Family plan is the better value. New subscribers get a three-month free trial of Apple Music. During the trial, you have full access to all features — you can read songs, use lossless audio, and access all playlists and stations. You must provide a valid payment method to start the trial, and Apple will charge you when the three months end unless you cancel before that date. To cancel, open the Music app on any Apple device, go to your account settings, and select "Manage Subscriptions." You can cancel when ready, and your access continues until the end of your current billing period. If you cancel during a free trial, your access stops right away. There is no penalty for canceling, and you can restart your subscription at any time. If you signed up through a carrier or retailer (some offer promotional trials), cancellation may work differently. Check your confirmation email or contact the company that sold you the trial to understand how to cancel that specific offer. Apple Music's price varies by country and currency. In the United States, the individual plan is $10.99 per month. In Canada, it is CAD $10.99. In the United Kingdom, it is £10.99. In Australia, it is AUD $14.99. These prices are set by Apple and may change, though price increases are rare and usually announced in advance. Some countries have lower pricing tiers based on local income levels. India, for example, has a lower-cost plan. If you travel or move to a different country, your subscription price may change to match that region's pricing when you next renew. You can check your current price in your account settings under "Manage Subscriptions." Currency exchange rates do not affect your price if you stay in the same country. Apple sets prices in local currency, so you pay the same amount in your local money each month regardless of how the dollar or pound fluctuates. Yes. Apple Music works on Android phones and tablets through a dedicated app available on Google Play. You get the same features and catalog as on Apple devices, including downloads, lossless audio, and spatial audio (if your Android device supports it). The monthly cost is the same regardless of which operating system you use. No. Buying an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch does not include a free Apple Music subscription. You do get a three-month free trial when you set up a new device, but after that you must pay the regular monthly rate. Apple One bundles may include Apple Music if you subscribe to that package. Songs you downloaded through Apple Music become unplayable once your subscription ends. Songs you purchased or own outright remain playable forever. Playlists you created stay in your library, but songs from Apple Music will show as unavailable. If you resubscribe later, those songs become playable again. Lossless audio does not cost extra — it is included with any Apple Music plan. Whether it is worth using depends on your equipment. You need compatible headphones or speakers to hear the difference, and not all devices support it. If you have standard headphones or earbuds, you probably will not notice a difference. You can share through a Family plan, where each person gets their own account and library. You cannot share a single individual account login with another person — Apple's terms of service prohibit account sharing. If you want to give someone access to Apple Music, add them to a Family plan instead.Key Takeaways
Family and student pricing
What you get for the monthly cost
How Apple Music compares to other streaming services on price
Apple One bundles and bundled pricing
Free trials and how to cancel
Regional pricing and currency differences
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