Music & Audiobooks · Last checked November 2026

Apple Music free trial: what you get & how to cancel

100 million songs, lossless and spatial audio. Works on Android too.

Trial length1 month (up to 3 months with an eligible new Apple device or AirPods/Beats)
Card required?Yes — a payment method on your Apple Account
Cost after trial$11.99/month (Individual, after the July 2026 price increase)
StatusFree trial
Start Apple Music trial Opens the official Apple Music site

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What you get

  • Ad-free streaming of the full Apple Music catalog
  • Lossless and Dolby Atmos spatial audio at no extra cost
  • Lyrics, radio and downloads for offline listening

How to cancel Apple Music before you're charged

  1. On iPhone or iPad, open Settings and tap your name.
  2. Tap Subscriptions, then Apple Music.
  3. Tap Cancel Free Trial (or Cancel Subscription) and confirm.
  4. On Android, open the Apple Music app → Settings → Manage Subscription.

Tips & gotchas

  • Apple says to cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends.
  • New-device buyers usually get 3 months free — claim it within the offer window.

Quick answers

How long is the Apple Music free trial?

1 month (up to 3 months with an eligible new Apple device or AirPods/Beats)

Do I need a credit card for the Apple Music trial?

Yes — a payment method on your Apple Account

How much does Apple Music cost after the trial?

$11.99/month (Individual, after the July 2026 price increase)

Sources

Details checked against these pages in November 2026. Offers change often, vary by account and region, and the checkout page is always the final word — if something here says “check current terms,” we couldn't confirm it from an official source.