Will I lose access to Apple Music immediately after canceling?

No. Your Apple Music subscription remains active until the end of your current billing period. After that date, you lose access to the Apple Music catalog, and any playlists built from Apple Music tracks will no longer be playable. Music you owned before subscribing is unaffected.

What happens to my playlists and library after canceling?

Playlists you created from Apple Music catalog tracks become unavailable once your subscription expires. Songs you purchased from the iTunes Store or uploaded from your own files remain in your library. If you resubscribe later, your Apple Music playlists are restored.

Can I get a refund for Apple Music?

Apple does not automatically issue refunds for unused subscription time. You can request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days of the charge. Each request is reviewed individually and approval is not guaranteed.

How do I cancel an Apple Music free trial?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being charged. Use any of the methods above — the steps are the same for trials and paid subscriptions. After canceling a trial, you keep access until the trial expiration date.

Can I cancel Apple Music for my entire family?

Yes. If you are the organizer of an Apple Music Family plan, canceling removes access for all family members. Individual family members cannot cancel the shared plan — only the organizer can. Let your family know before you cancel.

What if I subscribed through a carrier or third party?

If your Apple Music subscription is bundled with a mobile carrier plan or another service, you need to cancel through that provider directly. Apple and the methods listed above cannot process cancellations for third-party billing.

Does Sync Library still work after canceling?

No. Sync Library stops working when your Apple Music subscription expires. Any songs that were synced from the Apple Music catalog are removed from your devices. Purchased and uploaded music remains synced through your iCloud Music Library if you have iTunes Match or had it before subscribing.

Can I resubscribe to Apple Music later?

Yes. You can resubscribe at any time through Settings, the App Store, or music.apple.com. Your previous playlists and library additions from Apple Music are restored when you reactivate your subscription.

How do I know if Apple or Google Play bills me?

Check your email for past Apple Music receipts. If the receipts come from Apple, cancel through Apple. If they come from Google Play, cancel through the Google Play Store. You can also check in the Apple Music app on Android under Account to see your billing source.

How long does the cancellation process take?

The cancellation is processed instantly once you confirm. The entire process takes under 5 minutes regardless of which method you use. Your access continues until the end of your billing period.

How to Cancel Apple Music

Step-by-step instructions to cancel your Apple Music subscription on iPhone, Mac, Android, and the web. Takes about 5 minutes.

Cancel Apple Music in under 5 minutes. Pick the method that matches your device.

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In iOS Settings (iPhone & iPad)

The quickest way to cancel Apple Music if you subscribed through Apple. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.

1Open Settings

Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. It is the gray gear icon on your home screen.

2Tap Your Name

At the top of the Settings menu, tap your name to open your Apple Account page. This is where all account-level settings live.

3Tap Subscriptions

Select Subscriptions from the list. You will see every active and expired subscription linked to your Apple Account.

4Select Apple Music

Find Apple Music in the active subscriptions list and tap it. This opens the subscription detail screen showing your plan, price, and renewal date.

5Tap Cancel Subscription

Tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the screen and confirm when prompted. If you do not see a cancel button or you see an expiration message in red text, the subscription is already canceled.

If you signed up for a free trial, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being charged. Once canceled, your access continues until the trial expiration date.

On Mac

If you manage your subscriptions through the Mac App Store, you can cancel Apple Music directly from your computer.

1Open the App Store

Launch the App Store on your Mac from the Dock or Applications folder.

2Click Your Name

In the bottom-left corner of the App Store window, click your name. If you are not signed in, click Sign In and enter your Apple Account credentials.

3Open Account Settings

Click Account Settings at the top of the page. You may be asked to authenticate with your password or Touch ID.

4Go to Subscriptions

Scroll down to the Subscriptions section and click Manage. This displays all subscriptions tied to your Apple Account.

5Cancel Apple Music

Find Apple Music and click Edit next to it. Click Cancel Subscription and confirm. You may need to scroll down to see the cancel option.

You can also manage subscriptions on Mac by visiting account.apple.com in Safari or any browser and navigating to Subscriptions.

On Android

The cancellation method on Android depends on how you were billed. If Apple bills you directly, cancel through the Apple Music app. If you subscribed through Google Play, cancel through Google Play instead.

1Open Apple Music

Launch the Apple Music app on your Android device. Tap the Listen Now tab at the bottom of the screen.

2Open Account Settings

Tap the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner and select Account. This opens your Apple Music account details.

3Manage Your Subscription

Tap Manage Subscription. If you are billed by Apple, you will see your plan details and a cancel option here.

4Cancel the Subscription

Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. Your Apple Music access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.

If you subscribed through Google Play, Apple Music cannot process the cancellation. Open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile icon, go to Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions, select Apple Music, and tap Cancel subscription.

On the Web (music.apple.com)

You can cancel Apple Music from any browser without needing an Apple device. This works on Windows, Linux, or Chromebook.

1Go to Apple Music

Open your browser and navigate to music.apple.com. Click Sign In at the top of the page if you are not already signed in.

2Open Your Account

Click the Account icon in the top-right corner of the page. It looks like a small profile silhouette or your initials.

3Go to Settings

Select Settings from the dropdown menu. This opens your Apple Music account settings page.

4Manage Subscriptions

Scroll down to the Subscriptions section and click Manage. You will see your current Apple Music plan and billing details.

5Cancel Your Subscription

Click Cancel Subscription and follow the on-screen prompts to confirm. You will retain access to Apple Music until the end of your current billing period.

You can also cancel at account.apple.com by signing in, navigating to Subscriptions, selecting Apple Music, and clicking Cancel Subscription.

Apple Music Refund Policy

Apple does not provide prorated refunds when you cancel Apple Music mid-billing period. Your access continues until the end of the current cycle, but you will not receive money back for the remaining days. This applies to both monthly and annual plans.

If you believe you were charged in error or want to request a refund for another reason, visit reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple Account, select "I'd like to request a refund," choose your reason, and find the Apple Music charge. Apple typically reviews refund requests within 24 to 48 hours. Requests submitted within 90 days of the charge have the best chance of approval.

If your Apple Music subscription was billed through Google Play, Apple cannot process the refund. You must submit your request through Google Play Help instead.

FAQ

Looking to cancel other music or streaming services? See our guide for How to Cancel Spotify. You might also find these helpful: How to Cancel Netflix and How to Cancel Disney+. For general steps that work with most services, read How to Cancel Any Subscription.

Disclaimer

The cancellation steps on this page are for informational purposes only and were accurate as of the last update. Apple may change their interface, policies, or cancellation process at any time. ReSubs is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Apple. For the most current instructions, visit Apple Support. If you experience billing issues, contact Apple support directly or your payment provider.

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