Cancel Apple Music through Settings on iPhone or iPad

The fastest way to cancel Apple Music is through your iPhone or iPad's Settings app. Open Settings, tap your name at the top, then select Subscriptions. You'll see Apple Music listed if you have an active subscription. Tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription. Apple will ask you to confirm — tap Cancel Subscription again. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately.

If you don't see Subscriptions in your account menu, you may be using an older iOS version. Update your device first, or use the web method described below instead. The Subscriptions menu was added in iOS 13, so devices running earlier versions won't show this option.

Cancel through the Apple Music app or iTunes on Mac

On a Mac, open the Music app (or iTunes if you're on an older system). Click Account in the top menu, then View My Account. Sign in if prompted. Scroll down to Subscriptions and click Manage next to Apple Music. Click Edit, then click Cancel Subscription. Confirm your choice.

The process is the same whether you're on Monterey or an earlier macOS version — the app name changed but the subscription menu stayed in the same place. If you're using an Intel Mac or Apple Silicon, the steps are identical.

Cancel on the web without using your device

Go to appleid.apple.com in any browser and sign in with your Apple ID. Click Subscriptions, find Apple Music, and click Manage. Click Edit, then click Cancel Subscription and confirm. This method works from any computer or phone, even if you don't own an Apple device.

You don't need to be signed in on the device where you want to cancel — the subscription is tied to your Apple ID, not to any particular phone or computer. This is useful if you're canceling from a work computer or a friend's device.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Apple Music through Settings on iPhone, the Music app on Mac, or through your Apple ID online at appleid.apple.com.
  • Your subscription ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately after you cancel.
  • If you cancel during a free trial, your access stops right away rather than at the end of the trial period.
  • You can resubscribe to Apple Music at any time using the same Apple ID, and your playlists will still be there.
  • If Apple Music is part of an Apple One bundle, you can remove only Apple Music while keeping other services active.

What happens after you cancel

Once you cancel, you lose access to Apple Music on all your devices when your billing cycle ends. Any playlists you created stay in your library, but you won't be able to play songs unless you own them through iTunes purchases. Downloaded songs also become unplayable once your subscription expires.

If you had Apple Music bundled with Apple One (the subscription package that includes iCloud storage, Apple TV+, and other services), canceling Apple Music removes only that service — your other subscriptions stay active. You'll see a new, lower price for Apple One without Apple Music included.

If you can't find the cancel option

Some older accounts show subscriptions in a different location. If you're on an iPhone and don't see Subscriptions under your name in Settings, try opening the App Store app instead. Tap your profile picture in the top right corner, then tap Subscriptions. Apple Music should appear there if you have an active subscription.

If you subscribed through a family plan managed by someone else, you won't see a cancel option — only the family organizer can change the subscription. Ask them to remove you from the plan, or contact Apple Support if you need help identifying who manages your account. The organizer can remove individual members without affecting the rest of the family plan.

Canceling a free trial

If you're in a free trial period, canceling stops your access immediately rather than waiting until the end of your billing cycle. You won't be charged, but you also won't get the rest of the trial period. Cancel only when you're sure you won't want to use the service before the trial ends.

Some promotions offer extended free trials (three months instead of one month, for example). The same rule applies — canceling ends access right away, even if the trial period has weeks left. You can check how many days remain in your trial by going to your subscriptions and looking at the renewal date.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my playlists if I cancel Apple Music?

Your playlists stay in your library, but you can't play the songs in them unless you own them through iTunes purchases. If you resubscribe later, your playlists come back and you can play all the songs again.

Can I cancel Apple Music if it's part of Apple One?

Yes. Go to your subscriptions and click Edit next to Apple One. You'll see the option to remove Apple Music while keeping your other services like iCloud+ or Apple TV+. Your Apple One price will adjust downward.

What if I'm on a family plan?

Only the family organizer can change the subscription. If you're a family member and want to stop using Apple Music, ask the organizer to remove you from the plan. You'll keep access to other family features like shared photos or calendar if they stay active.

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?

No. Apple doesn't refund the portion of your billing cycle you won't use. Your access continues until the end of the current cycle, then stops. If you cancel during a free trial, you lose access immediately with no refund.

How do I cancel if I forgot my Apple ID password?

Go to iforgot.apple.com to reset your password, then sign into appleid.apple.com to cancel. If you can't access your email or recovery phone number, contact Apple Support — they can help you regain access to your account.