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Apple Music gets first U.S. price hike in four years

AppleInsider • Fri, 17 Jul 2026

Apple Music is raising U.S. subscription prices for the first time since 2022, increasing every paid tier and hitting family subscribers with the largest jump. Apple Music raises prices The Apple Music Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99. The Family plan rose from $16.99 to $19.99 per month and continues to support as many as six people through Family Sharing. Verified college students will pay $6.99 per month, up from $5.99. The Student plan includes the full Apple Music service and access to Apple TV at no additional cost. The increases add $12 per year to the Individual and Student plans. A Family subscription will cost $36 more annually, bringing the total to $239.88 per year. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

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subscription prices for the first time since 2022, increasing every paid tier and hitting family subscribers with the largest jump.

Apple Music raises prices The Apple Music Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, up from $10.99.

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