Apple Music no more useful? How to cancel its subscription

Apple Music is one of the best music-streaming platforms not only for iPhone but also for Android users. The huge catalogue of songs, albums, and artists from different parts of the world makes it a one-stop solution for all music needs. Apple Music is pre-installed on Apple devices, such as iPhone, iPad, and Mac, making it convenient to use.

However, despite all its positive aspects, it is possible you may not find Apple Music worthwhile anymore. Maybe it is because the catalogue does not have the music you are looking for, or maybe its song recommendations are not up to your taste. That calls for a subscription cancellation.

Cancelling your Apple Music subscription is quite simple, especially if you do it on an iPhone. With that, you can say goodbye to monthly charges of Rs 99 for individuals, Rs 149 for families, and Rs 49 for students. Here is a detailed guide on how you can do that:

How to cancel Apple Music subscription

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on your name at the top of the Settings menu.
3. Tap on Subscriptions.
4. You will see a list of all your active subscriptions. Find the Apple Music subscription in the list.
5. Tap on the Apple Music subscription.
6. Tap on Cancel Subscription.
7. Confirm your cancellation by tapping Confirm.

Once you cancel your subscription, Apple will remove the recurring charge on the selected payment method. If you have days left in your existing subscription, Apple will not forfeit them. You will continue to use Apple Music for as long as your current subscription lasts. The services, such as the ability to play unlimited music and access artist videos, will stop after the subscription. However, the Apple One radio will still be available since it is free of charge.

Looking for other services?

You may want to cancel your Apple Music subscription because you do not like it anymore. Instead, you want to switch to a different service, but cannot decide which one is good. Fret not as I can help. Apple Music’s biggest competitor is Spotify, which has a huge catalogue of music, but it additionally offers podcasts and vertical videos to users. This app also has better recommendations, some of them powered by artificial intelligence.

However, there are some downsides, too. First, Spotify has a freemium model, meaning features such as high-quality music and removal of advertisements are behind a paywall. The monthly subscription costs Rs 119 in India, which is more expensive than Apple Music’s. Second, Spotify still does not offer lossless music with Dolby Atmos. You may want to prioritise what you want in your next streaming service and look for other options such as Wynk Music, Gaana, and JioSaavn.