Apple Music costs $10.99 per month for an individual plan, $16.99 per month for a family plan of up to six people, and $5.49 per month if you are a student

Apple Music offers three main subscription tiers. The individual plan gives one person access to the full catalog. The family plan covers up to six family members, each with their own account and listening history. The student plan costs less but requires proof of enrollment at an accredited school and works only for the person who is a student.

All three plans include the same music library — over 100 million songs — and the same features like offline listening, high-quality audio, and lyrics display. The difference is who can use the account and how many people can listen at once.

Apple also offers a free tier called Apple Music Voice Plan for $4.99 per month, which lets you control the app and request songs using Siri voice commands only. You cannot browse the catalog manually or use the app's visual interface.

Key Takeaways

  • Individual Apple Music costs $10.99 per month; family plans cost $16.99 per month for up to six people; student plans cost $5.49 per month with proof of enrollment.
  • All paid plans include access to the same 100+ million songs, offline downloads, and high-quality audio.
  • The Voice Plan at $4.99 per month limits you to Siri voice control and does not include the visual app interface.
  • Apple often bundles Apple Music with other services like Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+ storage at a discount through Apple One.

What is included in each Apple Music plan

Every paid Apple Music plan — individual, family, and student — gives you the same core features. You can stream any song from the catalog on demand, download tracks to listen offline, see lyrics while songs play, and create playlists. You also get access to curated playlists made by Apple's music experts and personalized recommendations based on what you listen to.

The family plan is the only one that lets multiple people listen at the same time. With an individual or student plan, only one person can stream at a time. Family members each get their own login and their own listening history, so recommendations stay personal to each person.

The Voice Plan works differently. You control it entirely through Siri — you can ask Siri to play a song, artist, or playlist, skip tracks, and adjust volume. You cannot browse the catalog, search by typing, or see album artwork. It is designed for people who want to listen but do not want to navigate menus.

How Apple One bundles change the price

Apple One is a bundle that combines Apple Music with other Apple services at a lower total cost than buying them separately. The Individual plan bundles Apple Music with 50 GB of iCloud storage and Apple TV+ for $16.95 per month. The Family plan bundles Apple Music, 200 GB of iCloud storage, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade for $22.95 per month.

If you already use Apple TV+ or need more iCloud storage, the bundle often saves money. For example, Apple TV+ alone costs $9.99 per month, so adding Apple Music and storage for $6.96 more is cheaper than paying for both separately.

Apple also offers a Premier tier of Apple One that adds Apple News+ and Apple Fitness+ to the Family bundle for $34.95 per month, though this is only available in certain countries.

Student plan requirements and how to verify enrollment

To get the student plan at $5.49 per month, you must be enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. Apple uses a service called SheerID to verify your enrollment. When you sign up for the student plan, you will be asked to provide proof — usually your school email address, a photo of your student ID, or a tuition bill.

The verification happens once when you first sign up. After that, Apple checks your enrollment status periodically. If you graduate or leave school, your student plan will end and you will be moved to the individual plan at the regular price.

Some schools participate in Apple's direct verification system, which means you can log in with your school credentials instead of uploading documents. Check whether your school is listed during signup.

Free trial and how it works

Apple Music offers a free trial that lasts one month for new subscribers. During the trial, you have full access to all features of whichever plan you chose — individual, family, or student. You do not need to enter a payment method to start the trial, though Apple will ask for one before the trial ends so they can charge you when it converts to a paid subscription.

If you cancel before the trial ends, you will not be charged. You can cancel through the Settings app on your device or through your Apple ID account online. The trial ends on the exact date you signed up one month later, not at the end of the calendar month.

How to cancel or change your plan

You can cancel Apple Music or switch to a different plan through your Apple ID settings on any device. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find Apple Music, and tap Cancel Subscription or Change Plan. On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, select Subscriptions, and make your change there. On Android, open the Apple Music app, go to Settings, and look for Subscription.

Cancellation takes effect immediately, and you lose access to offline downloads right away. However, if you paid for a full month, you can still stream music online until your billing date arrives. If you switch plans — for example, from individual to family — the change takes effect on your next billing date.

If you cancel and then want to rejoin later, you can resubscribe at any time. Your playlists and listening history are saved to your Apple ID, so they will be there when you come back.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I share my Apple Music account with someone else?

Not with an individual or student plan — only one person can stream at a time. If you want to share with others, you need the family plan, which costs $16.99 per month and lets up to six people listen simultaneously with separate accounts and histories.

Do I need an Apple device to use Apple Music?

No. Apple Music works on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and HomePod, but also on Android phones, Android tablets, and web browsers at music.apple.com. You need an Apple ID to sign in, but you do not need to own Apple hardware.

What happens to my music if I cancel?

Songs you downloaded to listen offline will stop playing once your subscription ends. Playlists and your listening history stay saved to your Apple ID, so if you resubscribe later, everything is still there. Songs you purchased (not streamed) remain yours forever.

Is the student plan cheaper than family if I have a roommate?

No. The student plan is $5.49 per month but only works for one enrolled student. A family plan at $16.99 per month covers up to six people, so if you split it with a roommate, it costs $8.50 each — still more than the student rate, but you both get full access. The family plan is the only way to legally share with others.

Can I use Apple Music offline without paying?

No. Offline listening is only available to paid subscribers. You can download songs to your device and listen without an internet connection, but you must have an active subscription. Free trials include this feature.