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Apple raises prices for Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions
Apple has announced an increase in subscription prices for Apple Music and select Apple One bundles, effective immediately. The Individual plan for Apple Music has risen from $10.99 to $11.99 per month. This change is attributed to rising licensing costs, with Apple acknowledging the challenge posed by these expenses. Although the increases position Apple Music higher than previous rates, it remains a more affordable option compared to Spotify, which also implemented price hikes earlier this year.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 12:30 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Apple Music's Individual plan rises to $11.99/month from $10.99
- Apple One bundle prices also increased
- First price hike for Apple Music in nearly four years
- Apple cites rising licensing costs as the reason for the increase
- Apple Music remains cheaper than competing service Spotify
Interesting facts
- This is Apple Music's first price increase since October 2022.
- Apple had previously increased prices for its other services, including Apple TV and Apple Arcade.
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