Catalog music access ends
When the subscription expires, you lose access to Apple Music catalog tracks and playlists built entirely from the subscription catalog.
Cancel
Last checked: April 26, 2026. Prices, trial terms, eligibility, and billing rules can change, so check the official page before you act.
How to cancel Apple Music and what you lose afterward
Canceling Apple Music is straightforward, but the consequences are more noticeable than with Spotify Free because Apple Music does not drop you into an equivalent always-free on-demand music service. Once the subscription ends, access to Apple Music catalog tracks ends too.
What matters most
The details that usually decide what people do next.
Your own files are different
Music you owned before subscribing, or imported music that is genuinely yours, is different from subscription access and can still remain available.
Sync Library matters
If you use Sync Library, Apple says it turns off when the subscription expires, so anyone relying heavily on that feature should plan for the transition.
Keep going
Related pages that help with the next question.
Back to Apple Music FAQs
The main brand page for the broader guide, FAQs, and comparison context.
Apple Music pricing
Plans, costs, and the real trade-offs behind what you pay.
Cancel Apple Music
What happens when you stop paying and where to do it.
Contact Apple Music
The right support route for billing, login, streaming, or account issues.
Apple Music alternatives
Who should switch and which rival fits best.
Is Apple Music worth it?
A practical answer based on habits, devices, and what annoys you most.