How to Get a Free Month of Apple Music in 2026

Getting started with Apple Music is straightforward. Apple offers a 1‑month free trial for new subscribers directly through its platform, and the sign‑up process takes only a few minutes.

How to Redeem the Offer

Go to music.apple.com or open the Apple Music app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Android device.
Tap or click on “Try It Free”.
Sign in with your Apple ID (or create one) and select your plan.
Follow the prompts to complete the setup.

Once you are enrolled, you will have immediate access to the full Apple Music experience across your phone, laptop, and other compatible devices.

Note: There is no official expiration date for this promotion, though availability could change. If the 1‑month offer does not appear when you first open Apple Music, check the Home tab inside the app or update your software.

What’s Included with Apple Music

During the free trial, subscribers have access to the full Apple Music experience:

Feature	Details
Music library	Over 100 million songs available to stream without ads
Audio quality	Lossless sound quality and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
Playlists & recommendations	Curated playlists and personalized recommendations based on your listening habits
Live lyrics	Real‑time lyrics with built‑in translation
Exclusive content	Artist interviews, live sessions, and original content
AutoMix	Smooth transitions between songs for seamless playback
Apple Music Classical	Separate app with access to the world’s largest classical music catalog

Apple Music Pricing After the Trial

The free month gives you full access, but you will need to cancel before it ends if you do not want to be charged.

After the trial period, plans automatically renew at the following U.S. rates:

Plan	Monthly Price	Details
Individual	$10.99 per month	Full access to the entire Apple Music library
Student	$5.99 per month	Half price for verified students; often includes Apple TV+
Family	$16.99 per month	Up to six people, each with their own library and recommendations

Note: Apple Music is currently priced at least **$2 cheaper** than Spotify’s new rate in key markets like the United States. Spotify has raised its U.S. prices to $12.99/month for individuals and $21.99/month for families.

You can cancel at any time in your Apple Account settings before the renewal date to avoid charges.

Other Ways to Get Apple Music Free

Depending on your situation, there are several additional offers that may extend your free access:

Method	Free Period	Eligibility
Apple’s standard trial	1 month	New subscribers
New Apple device purchase	3 months	New subscribers with eligible iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod, or Beats
AirPods/Beats/HomePod promo	Up to 6 months	New subscribers; must claim within 90 days of pairing
Student plan	1 month + Apple TV+	Eligible students
Partner deals	Varies	PlayStation 5 (up to 3 months), Best Buy, Walmart, Verizon (6 months), EE (6 months, UK), Airtel (India)

Device Promotion (3 Months Free)

When you buy and set up an eligible new Apple device, you may be offered three months of Apple Music free. Eligible devices include:

iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
Apple TV 4K
AirPods, HomePod speakers, Beats headphones

Student Plan

Eligible students can try Apple Music free for a month and also get access to Apple TV+ at no extra cost. The student discount saves you $5 per month compared to the Individual plan.

Tips Before You Sign Up

Payment method required: You usually need a payment method on your Apple Account. The trial auto‑renews unless you cancel.
New subscribers only: Most offers are for users who have never had an active Apple Music subscription before, including through Apple One or a Family plan.
Cannot be combined: Many offers cannot be combined, so pick the longest one you qualify for and redeem that first.
Time‑limited: Device‑based and partner offers must be redeemed within a specific window after activation.