Apple Music review

Apple Music gives you more audio for less money than Spotify, at least on paper. The Individual plan is $11.99 a month after the free first month, and it already includes lossless audio and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, plus free access to the separate Apple Music Classical app. The Family plan at $19.99 covers up to six people through Family Sharing, each with their own library, and verified students pay $6.99. The catalog is over 100 million songs, and features such as real-time lyrics, Apple Music Sing and AutoMix make it feel polished on an iPhone. Apple also publishes apps for Android, Windows, Sonos and smart TVs, so it is not locked to Apple hardware, though some features such as AutoMix require current Apple software. The weaknesses are the lack of any free tier and recommendations that many listeners find less adventurous than Spotify's. For Apple households, Apple One can bundle it with other services.

Who it is for

iPhone, Mac and Apple TV owners who want lossless and Dolby Atmos at a lower price.

Price

$11.99 per month for Individual, $19.99 for Family, $6.99 for Student; first month free for new subscribers.

An individual monthly subscription is just $11.99 per month after your free trial.
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 10, 2026.

Key features

• Over 100 million songs, ad-free and downloadable
• Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and lossless audio quality
• Apple Music Classical app included with all main plans
• Real-time lyrics and Apple Music Sing
• Apps for iOS, Android, Windows, Sonos and smart TVs

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Lossless and Spatial Audio included at no extra cost
• Strength: Family plan for up to six people at $19.99
• Strength: Bundled in Apple One plans from $21.95 a month
• Weakness: No free ad-supported tier
• Weakness: Best features, such as AutoMix, need recent Apple devices
• Weakness: Family sharing requires Apple Family Sharing

Key facts

• Individual: $11.99 per month
• Family: $19.99 per month, up to 6 people
• Student: $6.99 per month
• Catalog: Over 100 million songs
• Bundle: Apple One from $21.95 per month

Where it ranks

Apple Music is No. 1 in our Best Music Streaming Services verdict.