How to cancel Apple Music
This guide shows how to cancel, unsubscribe from, or stop your Apple Music subscription — on iPhone, Android or the web — and how to turn off auto-renewal so you're not charged again.
| Difficulty | Easy — A couple of clicks online. |
|---|---|
| Time needed | ~2 minutes |
| Cancel via | iPhone, Mac, Android |
| Category | Audio |
| Official page | Apple Music cancel page |
How to cancel Apple Music: step-by-step
The cancel button only exists where the charge comes from. Check your card statement: APPLE.COM/BILL → use Apple, GOOGLE * → use Google Play, otherwise you were billed directly by Apple Music.
Billed through an app store? Tap to expand the right steps:
Subscribed on an iPhone or iPad? Cancel via the App Store
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Tap Apple Music, then tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
- No "Cancel" button here means you were not billed through Apple — use the direct method above.
Subscribed on Android? Cancel via Google Play
- Open the Google Play Store app and tap your profile icon (top right).
- Tap Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions.
- Select Apple Music, then tap Cancel subscription and follow the prompts.
- On a computer you can do the same at play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions.
More detail: cancelling on iPhone · on Android
Cancel directly on Apple Music (web / account)
- On iPhone/iPad: Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions → Apple Music → Cancel Subscription.
- On Mac: Music app → menu → Account → Account Settings → Manage (Subscriptions).
- On Android: open the Apple Music app → menu → Account → Manage Subscription.
- Confirm the cancellation; you keep access until the paid period ends.
Open Apple Music’s cancel page →
⚠️ Watch out for
- Cancelling means downloaded songs stop playing once the period ends.
- Bundled in Apple One? Cancel the whole bundle or change plan instead.
How to cancel Apple Music — FAQ
Will I lose my playlists if I cancel Apple Music?
Your playlists are remembered for a while and return if you resubscribe, but you lose offline downloads and streaming access at period end.
How do I cancel Apple Music on iPhone or Android?
If you signed up directly, you can cancel Apple Music from any phone or computer browser in your account settings. If you subscribed through the Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel in that store's Subscriptions screen instead — deleting the Apple Music app does not stop the billing.
How do I unsubscribe from Apple Music without being charged again?
Cancel before your next renewal date. Apple Music keeps your access until the end of the period you've already paid for, and once cancellation is confirmed you won't be billed again. Turning off auto-renewal has the same effect.
Can I cancel Apple Music without logging in or without account access?
If you can't log in, recover your account first — or cancel where you're billed. The Apple App Store, Google Play or PayPal can stop the payment even without Apple Music account access. As a last resort, ask your bank to block the recurring charge.
How do I get a refund or stop being charged by Apple Music?
Turn off auto-renewal or cancel first so no new charges occur. For money already taken, request a refund from Apple Music (or from Apple/Google if you were billed there). If they refuse and you cancelled in time, dispute the charge with your bank.
Still being charged?
If Apple Music won’t let you cancel, send a certified cancellation letter (it’s legally binding), then dispute the charge with your bank and file an FTC complaint.
Last reviewed June 2026. Steps can change — confirm on the service’s official site.