Apple has raised the prices for its Apple Music and Apple One subscriptions in the US and other regions. The Apple Music Individual plan now costs $11.99 per month, while the Family plan is $19.99 per month. Apple attributes the increases to rising licensing costs, following similar hikes by Spotify earlier this year. These are the first increases for Apple Music in four years.
Apple has increased the subscription prices for Apple Music and Apple One plans in the United States and other regions. The price for the Apple Music Individual plan is now $11.99 per month, a slight increase from the previous $10.99. The Family plan is priced at $19.99, up from $16.99, while the Student plan has also seen a rise to $6.99 from $5.99.
The changes include increases for the Apple One subscription bundles. The Apple One Family plan is now $27.95 per month, while the Premier plan has increased to $39.95. The Individual bundle price remains unchanged at $19.95 monthly. These changes are part of a broader trend across streaming services adjusting their pricing models.
Apple cites rising licensing costs as the primary reason for the adjustments in subscription pricing. Similar recent price increases by competitors like Spotify underscore a wider industry response to increased operational and licensing expenses in the music streaming sector.
This marks the first time Apple Music prices have been raised in nearly four years. Previously, in October 2022, Apple had also increased prices, reflecting adjustments to maintain service sustainability amidst evolving industry conditions. Spotify's similar price hike earlier this year reflects a comparable trend in the industry.
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Apple Music's subscription prices have increased, with individual plans rising to $11.99, family plans to $19.99, and student plans to $6.99. This price hike is attributed to rising licensing costs and is part of a broader trend, as other services like Spotify also recently raised their rates.
Apple has increased subscription prices for Apple Music and select Apple One bundles, citing rising licensing costs. The Individual plan for Apple Music now costs $11.99 per month, while Apple One Family plan has increased to $27.95.