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How to Cancel Apple Music

Apple music streaming service.

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Jun 12, 2026
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Cancel Apple Music on Mobile

  1. 01Open iPhone Settings → tap your name at the top → 'Subscriptions'.
  2. 02Tap 'Apple Music' (or 'Apple One' if bundled).
  3. 03Tap 'Cancel Subscription' (red text at the bottom). If you only see 'Cancel Free Trial' you're still in trial — same button.
  4. 04Confirm cancellation. Screenshot the new 'Expires on' date.

Cancel Apple Music on Desktop

  1. 01Open music.apple.com and sign in.
  2. 02Click your profile icon → 'Settings'.
  3. 03Scroll to 'Subscriptions' → click 'Manage' next to Apple Music.
  4. 04Click 'Cancel Subscription' → confirm.

About Apple Music

Apple Music streams 100M+ songs ad-free with Lossless and Spatial Audio. Individual $10.99/mo, Family $16.99/mo (6 people), Student $5.99/mo. Cancel in iPhone Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions, or at music.apple.com.

Refunds & billing

Apple may refund unused subscription periods through reportaproblem.apple.com. Approval is at Apple's discretion but accidental renewals are usually refunded if requested within 30 days.

Common problems & troubleshooting

  • •You're subscribed through Apple One — cancelling Apple Music alone isn't possible. Cancel Apple One (which removes Music, TV+, Arcade, iCloud+) or switch back to individual.
  • •You see Apple Music in your iPhone settings but 'Cancel' is missing — your subscription is managed by a Family Sharing organizer.

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Apple Music vs Spotify — lossless vs discovery

Apple Music wins on audio quality; Spotify wins on discovery and podcasts.

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Apple Music FAQ

Apple Music vs Spotify — should I cancel one?

Apple Music has slightly higher audio quality (Lossless built-in) and tighter iPhone integration. Spotify has better discovery, podcasts and works on every platform. If you have an iPhone and a HomePod, keep Apple Music. Otherwise Spotify.

Will I keep my Apple Music playlists if I cancel?

Yes — your library and playlists are saved for 30 days after cancellation. Resubscribe within 30 days and everything returns. After 30 days they're deleted.

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