How to Cancel Apple Music
Apple Music provides access to 100 million songs. Cancellation is done through your Apple ID subscription settings. Music you have added to your library becomes unavailable but purchased iTunes music remains.
Steps verified March 2026
Quick Facts
Monthly cost
£10.99/mo
£131.88/year
Cancel online?
Yes
Pause option?
No
Refund policy
No refunds for partial billing periods. Apple may offer refunds on a case-by-case basis through reportaproblem.apple.com.
After cancellation
Playlists are kept but streamed songs become unavailable. Purchased iTunes music is unaffected.
What to Watch Out For
- Cancellation is buried under Settings > Name > Subscriptions, not within the Music app itself
- Shows a confirmation screen emphasising the loss of your library before cancelling
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Apple Music cancellation pageOpen Settings on your iPhone
Tap your name at the top, then "Subscriptions".
Tap "Apple Music"
Find your Apple Music subscription in the list.
Tap "Cancel Subscription"
Select the cancel option.
Confirm
Confirm. Access continues until the end of the billing period.
Tips & Things to Know
- Music you purchased from iTunes before Apple Music remains yours permanently.
- Playlists you created are kept but streaming songs become unavailable.
- If Apple Music is part of Apple One, cancelling Apple One removes it too.
Your Consumer Rights
- Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, you have a 14-day cooling-off period for new digital subscriptions.
- Apple must provide a clear cancellation path under UK consumer law.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I lose my music if I cancel Apple Music?
Streamed songs become unavailable. Music purchased from iTunes before Apple Music remains yours.
Can I cancel Apple Music from the Music app?
No. You must cancel through Settings > your name > Subscriptions on your Apple device.
What happens to Apple Music in Apple One?
If you subscribe via Apple One, you must cancel the entire Apple One bundle.
Does Apple Music have a free tier?
No. Unlike Spotify, Apple Music does not have a free ad-supported tier.
Can I get an Apple Music refund?
Apple may issue refunds on a case-by-case basis. Submit a request at reportaproblem.apple.com.
Annual Cost
£131.88
per year for Apple Music
Cancelling saves you this every year
