Apple Music Cost: Plans, Prices, and Free Trials
Apple Music costs $10.99 per month for an Individual plan in the United States, or $109 per year when billed annually. The Student plan is $5.99 per month, the Family plan is $16.99 per month, and Apple Music is included in Apple One bundles; prices and plan availability vary by country.
Apple Music plan prices
These are Apple’s U.S. prices for standalone Apple Music subscriptions. They exclude any applicable sales tax, and Apple may update prices, so check the subscription screen for the amount offered in your region.
- Individual, monthly: $10.99 per month. This is the standard subscription for one person.
- Individual, annual: $109 per year. The annual option is available to eligible Individual subscribers. At the monthly rate, a year would cost $131.88, so the annual price saves $22.88 over 12 months.
- Student: $5.99 per month. This is for qualifying students at eligible colleges or universities and requires verification. Eligibility is not permanent; subscribers may need to confirm their status again.
- Family: $16.99 per month. It can be shared with up to six people in total through Family Sharing, including the person who starts the subscription.
Apple Music does not have a standard free, ad-supported listening tier. A free trial may be offered to new or otherwise eligible customers, but trial length and availability depend on the offer, country, and account. Confirm the renewal date and price before accepting a trial: unless canceled according to the displayed terms, it generally changes to a paid subscription when the trial ends.
What each plan includes
The paid plans provide access to Apple Music’s catalog, subject to availability in a subscriber’s country. Features include ad-free listening, offline downloads for listening within the app, playlists, lyrics, and curated recommendations. Apple also offers lossless audio and spatial audio for supported content and equipment; availability of a particular track or feature can vary.
Plan choice mainly affects who can use the subscription and how it is billed. The Individual plan is intended for one account holder. A Family plan shares access among family-group members using their own Apple Accounts, rather than creating one shared listening profile. Each person can keep separate libraries and recommendations. Family Sharing also requires the group organizer to set up and manage the group.
The Student plan offers the Individual experience at a lower price for verified students. It is not simply a discounted plan anyone can select: Apple checks eligibility, and the subscription can revert to the regular Individual price if the subscriber no longer qualifies or does not complete required verification.
Apple One bundles and other costs
Apple One combines Apple services into a single subscription. In the United States, its Individual tier is $19.95 per month and includes Apple Music along with Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and 50 GB of iCloud+ storage. The Family tier is $25.95 per month and includes the same services with 200 GB of iCloud+ storage, shareable with up to six people. The Premier tier is $37.95 per month and adds services such as Apple News+ and Apple Fitness+, with 2 TB of iCloud+ storage; some included services are available only in certain countries.
A bundle may be worthwhile if you already pay for several of its included services, but it is not automatically cheaper for everyone. Compare the current standalone prices of the services you actually use with the bundle price, and consider whether its storage allowance and sharing rules suit your household. Bundle contents and prices can change by country.
The subscription price is not necessarily the only expense involved in listening. Mobile-data charges depend on your carrier and plan when streaming away from Wi-Fi. Downloading music in advance can reduce streaming data use, but downloaded tracks remain tied to an active subscription and are not permanent purchases. Apple Music is also separate from purchasing individual songs or albums through a music store.
How to choose a plan
- Choose Individual if one person will use the service and monthly billing is convenient. If the annual option is offered and you expect to subscribe for a full year, compare its $109 total with 12 monthly payments.
- Choose Student if you meet the eligibility rules and can complete verification. Remember to account for the regular price if you stop qualifying.
- Choose Family if several people in your Family Sharing group want separate accounts. At $16.99 monthly, two Individual subscriptions cost $21.98, so a Family plan can be less expensive for two or more users, assuming the group meets Apple’s sharing requirements.
- Compare Apple One if you would use multiple included services. Do not count an included service as a saving if you would not otherwise subscribe to it.
For example, a household of four paying separately at the U.S. Individual monthly rate would spend $43.96 per month. A Family plan is $16.99 per month, though each participant must be part of the organizer’s eligible Family Sharing group. This comparison concerns subscription prices only; local taxes and regional pricing may change the final amount.
Trials, billing, and cancellation
Apple Music promotions can come with a new device or through other eligible offers, but they are not guaranteed for every purchaser or account. The offer shown at sign-up states the trial period, the price that follows, and any relevant terms. Avoid assuming that a past promotion or a friend’s offer applies to your account.
You can review or change an Apple subscription from the account’s subscription settings on an Apple device, or through the account and billing options provided by the service through which you subscribed. If you signed up through a mobile carrier or another partner, that provider may handle billing and cancellation instead. Check the subscription’s renewal date and cancellation confirmation; deleting the Music app does not cancel a subscription.
Cancellation generally stops future renewal, while access may continue until the end of the paid period or trial. Exact billing and refund rules depend on where and how the subscription was purchased. If the displayed charge differs from what you expected, check whether it is an Apple One bundle, a renewed trial, a family organizer’s subscription, or a third-party-billed plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apple Music free?
There is no standard free, ad-supported Apple Music plan. Eligible users may receive a limited free trial, after which the subscription renews at the price shown when they signed up unless they cancel in time.
How much is Apple Music for one person?
In the United States, the Individual plan is $10.99 monthly or $109 for a year where annual billing is offered. Prices can differ in other countries and may be subject to tax.
How much is Apple Music for students?
The U.S. Student plan costs $5.99 per month for eligible, verified students at participating institutions. Availability and qualification requirements depend on the country and institution.
How much does the Apple Music Family plan cost?
The U.S. Family plan costs $16.99 per month and can cover up to six people total through Family Sharing. Participants use their own Apple Accounts and maintain separate libraries.
Does Apple Music cost extra with Apple One?
Apple Music is included in Apple One, so you pay the bundle price rather than a separate Apple Music fee for that included access. U.S. Apple One prices start at $19.95 per month for Individual, but compare bundle contents and local pricing before switching.
Can I keep downloaded songs after canceling?
No. Offline downloads are for listening through an active subscription, not permanent ownership. After access ends, downloaded subscription tracks are no longer playable as Apple Music downloads.
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