How to Cancel Apple Music
Cancel Apple Music on iPhone, Mac, Android, or the web. Includes free-trial timing.
How hard
Easy
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This one's quick. Most people finish in under 3 minutes. No phone calls, no retention loops, no hidden fees.
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Best time to cancel
Refund policy
No partial refunds. Access continues until billing period ends.
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Step-by-step instructions
Pick your platform — the steps are slightly different on web vs mobile.
Go to cancellation page →
- Open Settings → tap your name at the top.
- Tap "Subscriptions".
- Tap "Apple Music".
- Tap "Cancel Subscription" → Confirm.If you're in a free trial, you'll see the trial end date.
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After you cancel
- ✓Save the confirmation email
- ✓Check your bank or card statement in 30 days
- ✓Disable auto-pay on the merchant's side if available
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1/10Straightforward
Score reflects intentional friction: hidden flows, required phone calls, guilt-trip dialogs, and refund opacity. Difficulty to find the service is not included.
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Common issues
I'm in a free trial — when should I cancel?
Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. The exact end date is shown in Settings → Subscriptions next to the Apple Music entry.
Will I lose my library?
Downloaded Apple Music tracks (streamed songs) are removed. Music you purchased from iTunes is yours permanently. Your playlists are saved if you resubscribe.
Verified April 2026
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