Cancel Apple Music on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

The fastest way to cancel is through the device you use Apple Music on. Open the Settings app (or System Preferences on Mac), tap or click your name at the top, then select Subscriptions. Find Apple Music in the list, tap or click it, and choose Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.

Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle — Apple does not refund the portion of the month you have already paid. You can keep using Apple Music until that date arrives. If you signed up for a free trial and cancel before it ends, your access stops immediately.

On Mac, the path is slightly different: open System Preferences, click your Apple ID, select Subscriptions, find Apple Music, and click Edit. Then choose Cancel Subscription and confirm.

Cancel Through the Apple Music App or Website

You can also cancel directly in the Apple Music app. Open it, tap or click the menu icon (three dots or lines depending on your device), go to Account, then Subscriptions, select Apple Music, and tap Cancel Subscription.

On a web browser, sign in to your Apple ID account at appleid.apple.com, click Subscriptions, select Apple Music, and choose Cancel Subscription. This method works from any device and is useful if you do not have access to the device where you originally subscribed.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel through Settings on your device, the Apple Music app, or your Apple ID account online — all three methods work equally well.
  • Your subscription ends at the end of your current billing cycle, not immediately, so you keep access to your music until that date.
  • Apple does not refund unused portions of your current billing period.
  • If you are on a free trial, cancelling stops your access right away instead of waiting until the trial ends.
  • After cancellation, you can resubscribe at any time without penalty or loss of your playlists and preferences.

What Happens to Your Music After Cancellation

Your playlists, preferences, and listening history stay saved to your Apple ID even after you cancel. If you resubscribe later, everything comes back exactly as you left it. You will not be able to play Apple Music tracks while your subscription is inactive, but your account data remains intact.

Downloaded songs will no longer play once your subscription ends. If you have music you want to keep, download it to your device before cancelling, or use a different music service that lets you own files outright.

Cancelling a Family Plan or Student Subscription

If you are part of an Apple Music Family plan, cancelling removes only you from the plan — it does not cancel the entire subscription. The family organizer can manage who is on the plan through Family Sharing settings. If you are the organizer and want to cancel the whole plan, follow the standard cancellation steps and the plan ends for everyone.

Student subscriptions cancel the same way as regular ones. You will lose the student discount if you resubscribe later, unless you verify your student status again through the verification service Apple uses.

If You Cannot Find Your Subscription

If you do not see Apple Music listed under Subscriptions, check whether you subscribed through a different method. Some people sign up through a carrier like Verizon or T-Mobile, which bundles Apple Music with their phone plan. In that case, you need to cancel through the carrier's app or website, not through Apple.

You might also have subscribed through a third-party app or service that includes Apple Music as part of a bundle. Check your email for confirmation of how you signed up, or contact Apple Support if you are unsure. They can look up your account and tell you exactly how your subscription is set up.

Reactivating Your Subscription Later

You can restart Apple Music whenever you want by going back to the Subscriptions section and choosing to resubscribe. There is no waiting period or penalty. Your old playlists and preferences will be there, though you may need to re-download songs you want offline access to.

If you cancelled during a free trial, you cannot start another free trial on the same account. You will be charged the regular subscription price if you resubscribe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Apple does not refund unused portions of your current billing period. Your subscription continues until the end of that period, and you keep full access to Apple Music during that time. After the billing date passes, you lose access.

Can I cancel my free trial without being charged?

Yes. If you cancel before your free trial ends, you will not be charged. Your access stops immediately when you cancel, not at the end of the trial period. Check your confirmation email to see exactly when your trial ends so you know the deadline.

What if I subscribed through my phone carrier?

You need to cancel through the carrier's app or website, not through Apple. Log into your Verizon, T-Mobile, or other carrier account and look for the subscriptions or add-ons section. Apple's cancellation process will not work for carrier-bundled subscriptions.

Do I lose my playlists if I cancel?

No. Your playlists, preferences, and listening history stay saved to your Apple ID. If you resubscribe later, everything comes back. You will not be able to play Apple Music tracks while inactive, but your account data is safe.

Can I cancel on someone else's device?

Yes, as long as you sign in with your Apple ID. You can cancel from any iPhone, iPad, Mac, or web browser by logging into your Apple ID account. You do not need to use the device where you originally subscribed.