Apple Music Family Plan costs $19.99 per month for up to six people

The Apple Music Family Plan is $19.99 a month in the United States. Each person in the family gets their own account, their own music library, and their own recommendations — they do not share a single login or see each other's listening history.

The plan covers up to six people total. You set it up through Apple's Family Sharing feature, which groups up to six Apple IDs under one payment method. The person who starts the family group pays the monthly bill, though you can change who pays later if you want.

If you live outside the United States, the price varies by country. Apple Music pricing differs in Canada, the UK, Australia, and most other regions where the service operates. Check your local App Store or Apple Music website to see the exact price in your area.

Key Takeaways

  • Apple Music Family Plan is $19.99 per month in the US and covers up to six people, each with their own account and music library.
  • You set up the plan through Family Sharing, which requires one Apple ID to manage the group and handle billing.
  • Individual Apple Music costs $10.99 per month, so the family plan saves money if you have three or more people who want the service.
  • Family members can use the plan on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod, and Android devices.
  • Prices outside the US vary by country and may be higher or lower than the American rate.

How the family plan compares to individual subscriptions

A single Apple Music subscription costs $10.99 per month. If two people want Apple Music, buying two individual plans costs $21.98 per month — more than the family plan. With three people, the family plan saves you money immediately.

Apple also offers a Student Plan at $5.99 per month for full-time college students, which is cheaper than the family plan if only one person in your household is a student. The student plan does not include family members.

If you subscribe to other Apple services, the Apple One bundle may be a better deal. Apple One bundles Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+ storage into a single subscription. The family tier of Apple One costs $19.95 per month and includes the family version of each service — so you get Apple Music Family Plan plus family versions of the other apps.

Who can join and how to set it up

To create a family group, you need an Apple ID and a valid payment method. You can add up to five other people to your group. Those people do not need to live with you, though Apple does ask that you only create one family group per person.

You add family members through the Settings app on iPhone or iPad, or through System Settings on Mac. Go to your name at the top, select Family Sharing, and choose Add Family Member. You can invite people by email, or they can request to join an existing group. Children under 13 can be added, but their accounts are managed by a parent or guardian.

Once someone joins the family group, they automatically get access to the family plan. They do not need to do anything else — the service starts working on their devices right away.

What devices work with the family plan

Apple Music Family Plan works on any device that can run Apple Music. That includes iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod, and HomePod mini. Family members can also use the service on Android phones through the Apple Music app.

Each person gets their own account, so they can listen on different devices at the same time without interfering with each other. If one family member is listening on an iPhone, another can listen on a Mac or HomePod simultaneously.

Sharing other Apple services through Family Sharing

The same Family Sharing group that covers Apple Music can also share other purchases and subscriptions. Family members can share apps, books, movies, and TV shows bought from the App Store or iTunes. Subscriptions like Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+ storage can also be shared through the family plan.

You can set up parental controls so that children need approval before downloading apps or making purchases. Parents can also see what their children are listening to or watching, though each family member's music library and recommendations stay private.

What happens if someone leaves the family group

If a family member leaves the group, they lose access to Apple Music immediately. Their personal music library and playlists stay on their device, but they cannot stream new music or download songs unless they get their own individual subscription.

If the person paying for the family plan leaves the group, you need to assign a new organizer. The new organizer becomes responsible for the monthly bill. If no one takes over, the family group dissolves and everyone loses access.

International pricing and regional differences

Apple Music Family Plan pricing varies outside the United States. In Canada, the family plan costs CAD $19.99 per month. In the UK, it is £16.99 per month. In Australia, it is AUD $24.99 per month. These prices may change, and some countries may have different rates than others.

The number of people covered (up to six) is the same everywhere, but the monthly cost depends on your region. If you travel or move to a different country, your subscription price may change when you update your payment method or location settings.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the family plan if people live in different states or countries?

Yes. Family members do not need to live together or in the same location. Apple only requires that you create one family group per person and that the group organizer manages the account. People can join from anywhere and use the service on their own devices.

What if I only want to pay for some family members, not all six?

You pay one flat rate for the family plan regardless of how many people use it. You can add anywhere from one to six people, but the monthly cost stays $19.99 in the US. There is no option to pay less if you use fewer slots.

Can I switch from individual Apple Music to the family plan?

Yes. If you already have an individual subscription, you can upgrade to the family plan through your Apple ID settings. Your remaining subscription time may be credited toward the family plan, depending on your billing cycle. Contact Apple Support if you need help with the switch.

Does the family plan include offline downloads?

Yes. Each family member can download songs to their device and listen offline, just like with an individual subscription. Downloaded songs stay on that person's device and do not count toward any storage limit.

What if someone in my family already has Apple Music through a student plan?

If a family member has a student subscription, they can join the family group and their student plan will end. They will then use the family plan instead. You may want to time this change to avoid paying for both subscriptions in the same month.