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How to cancel Apple Music

Cancellation steps for Apple Music can vary depending on whether you subscribed directly, through Apple, Google Play, or another billing partner. Gravity helps you track renewals, monitor free trials, and stay ahead of billing dates after you cancel.

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Fast answer

Where to start with Apple Music

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Can you cancel online?
yes
Where to start
Settings > Subscriptions or music.apple.com settings
Apple or Google billed?
Possible
Keeps access until
Until the current subscription period ends
Verified on
2026-04-16

Step-by-step cancellation

These steps only appear when the flow was verified against an official provider or platform source.

If you manage Apple Music on the web

  1. 1

    Go to music.apple.com.

  2. 2

    Choose Sign In if prompted.

  3. 3

    Open the My Account icon and choose Settings.

  4. 4

    Scroll to Subscriptions and choose Manage.

  5. 5

    Choose Cancel Subscription.

If billed through Apple

  1. 1

    Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.

  2. 2

    Tap your name, then tap Subscriptions.

  3. 3

    Choose the subscription.

  4. 4

    Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.

  • If there is no Cancel button or you see an expiration message, the subscription may already be canceled.
  • Deleting the app does not cancel the subscription.

If billed through Google Play

  1. 1

    Open Google Play or go to subscriptions in Google Play while signed in to the right Google Account.

  2. 2

    Select the subscription you want to stop.

  3. 3

    Choose Cancel subscription.

  4. 4

    Follow the prompts to confirm.

  • Uninstalling the app does not cancel the subscription.
  • After cancellation, access usually continues for the time already paid for.

Common problems

Only official-source troubleshooting notes are included here.

What happens after you cancel?

Post-cancellation details like access, downgrade behavior, and refund caveats are shown only when the provider documents them.

  • Apple says Apple Music catalog songs and playlists added from the catalog stop being available after the subscription expires.
  • Music and playlists that were on the device before subscribing remain available.

FAQ

Can I cancel Apple Music online?

Yes. Apple documents a web path through music.apple.com settings and a general Apple subscription path through account or device settings.

How do I cancel Apple Music on iPhone?

Apple says to use Settings, tap your name, open Subscriptions, choose Apple Music, and cancel there.

Do I lose my library after canceling Apple Music?

Apple says songs and playlists from the Apple Music catalog stop being available after expiration, but music you had before subscribing remains available.

What if I subscribed through Google Play?

Apple says Google Play-billed Apple Music subscriptions on Android must be canceled in the Apple Music app on Android or through Google Play.

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Official source

How to cancel Apple Music | Apple Support • verified 2026-04-16

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