Cancel GuidesLast updated: March 2026

How to Cancel Apple Music — Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

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You're paying $10.99/month (Individual) or $16.99/month (Family, up to 6 people).

Cancel on iPhone / iPad

  1. 1

    Open Settings on your iPhone.

  2. 2

    Tap your name at the top (Apple ID).

  3. 3

    Tap Subscriptions.

  4. 4

    Tap Apple Music.

  5. 5

    Tap Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Free Trial if still in trial).

  6. 6

    Confirm the cancellation.

Cancel on Android

  1. 1

    Open the Apple Music app on your Android device.

  2. 2

    Tap the three-dot menu (or your profile icon).

  3. 3

    Tap Account > Manage Subscription.

  4. 4

    Tap Cancel Subscription.

  5. 5

    If you subscribed via Google Play, cancel through Google Play Store > Subscriptions instead.

Cancel on Web / Mac

  1. 1

    On Mac, open the Music app (or System Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions).

  2. 2

    On web, go to music.apple.com, click your profile icon, then Settings.

  3. 3

    Find Apple Music under Subscriptions and click Manage.

  4. 4

    Click Cancel Subscription.

  5. 5

    Confirm. Access continues until the billing period ends.

What happens after cancellation

  • You keep access to Apple Music until the end of your billing period.

  • Songs you added to your library from Apple Music's catalog become unavailable.

  • Music you purchased from iTunes remains yours forever.

  • Your uploaded personal music library (via iTunes Match / iCloud Music Library) is retained for a limited time.

Will I lose my data, playlists, or history?

Playlists you created are saved in your Apple ID and will reappear if you resubscribe. However, any songs you added from the Apple Music catalog will be greyed out and unplayable. Music you purchased through iTunes is yours permanently, regardless of your subscription status. Apple keeps your library data for a period after cancellation to make resubscription seamless.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1Will I lose my Apple Music playlists when I cancel?

Your playlists are saved, but songs from the Apple Music catalog will become unplayable (greyed out). Songs you purchased from iTunes remain accessible. If you resubscribe, your full library comes back.

Q2Does cancelling Apple Music affect my iCloud storage?

No. Apple Music and iCloud+ are separate subscriptions. Cancelling Apple Music does not affect your iCloud storage, photos, or backups.

Q3Can I keep using Apple Music for free?

Apple Music does not have a free tier with ads. Once cancelled, you lose access to the streaming catalog entirely. You can still use the Music app to play locally stored or purchased music.

Q4What happens to Family plan members when I cancel?

All family members lose Apple Music access at the end of the billing period. Each person keeps their Apple ID and any purchased iTunes music, but streaming library access is removed for everyone.

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