Apple Music Raises Subscription Price to $11.99 for Users in Latest Update
Apple Music Raises Subscription Price has now officially rolled out the price increase for Apple Music. The company has bumped up the price of its individual plan from $10.99 per month to $11.99 per month. Apple Music has raised the price of several of its subscription plans, including family and student plans, in an effort to offset the rising cost of music licensing.
That latest price increase is merely the latest step in the steady march upwards for digital streaming services. Apple Music users will now have to pay more to continue to access Apple’s catalogue of music, playlists and exclusive features.
New Cost of Apple Music subscription
The Apple Music price hike means consumers will have to pay a new monthly subscription price on all plans.
Apple Music subscription prices Old Price New Price Individual Plan $10.99/month $11.99/month Family Plan $16.99/month $19.99/month
Student Plan $5.99/mo $6.99/mo
The family plan saw the biggest jump, going up $3 a month. Individual and student plans went up to $1 a month.
Apple has also altered the pricing of some of the Apple One bundles. The Apple One Family plan increased to $27.95 a month and the Premier plan increased to $39.95 a month.
Why Apple Raised Its Music Subscription Prices
Apple said the price hike was due to higher licensing costs. Changes to these costs can affect the price of subscriptions, because music streaming services pay royalties to artists, record labels and publishers.
The streaming industry is dynamic and Apple Music has altered its price in the past. As competition heats up and costs rise, platforms are looking for ways to balance revenue growth and customer retention.
What will users pay for?
The new pricing will mean an additional $1 a month, or $12 more a year, for individual subscribers.
If you have a family plan, the hit will be even larger: $3 more each month, or $36 more a year than the old price.
That may not seem like much to a single user, but families sharing a subscription may feel the pinch in their monthly bill.
When will existing subscribers get the new price?
If you’re an Apple Music subscriber already, you might not notice the change at first. The new price will usually take effect when their current billing cycle renews.
Apple usually notifies customers of subscription price increases by email notifications, account alerts, or other official communication channels before the new charge is processed.
Users can check their subscription information and the date when the new price will be implemented in their Apple account settings.
Apple Music Price Hike Amidst Changing Prices of Streaming
The Apple Music price increase comes as a number of streaming companies continue to adjust their subscription pricing. Companies have recently been raising prices on services for music and entertainment categories as they work to improve features, expand content libraries and cover higher costs.
Thanks to its integration with Apple devices, lossless audio support, curated playlists, and connection with the wider Apple ecosystem, the price hike hasn’t stopped Apple Music from being a major player in the streaming market.
The new prices might still be worth it for a heavy user of Apple Music. But some subscribers might consider options like Spotify and YouTube Music before deciding to stick around.
References
Apple Support – Used to inform how Apple handles subscription price changes and how customers are informed.
9to5Mac: Apple Music, Apple One subscription pricing info updated
MacRumors – Used for background info on past Apple Music price changes and new subscription prices .
The Verge – Some context on Apple Music’s price hike and the shifting scene of streaming subscriptions.
