An Apple Music Family plan lets up to 6 people (you plus five others) use Apple Music under one subscription. Each person signs in with their own Apple Account, so they get their own library, playlists, and recommendations, even though the bill is paid once by the family organizer.
In simple terms, you get everything in the Individual plan, but you can share it with your household through Family Sharing. That includes the full Apple Music catalog, offline downloads, and Apple Music Classical at no extra cost.
Pricing depends on your country, but Apple lists the Family plan as $16.99/month in the US, £16.99/month in the UK, and ₹179/month in India (typically with a 1-month free trial for new subscribers).
What you get in Apple Music Family
- One subscription for up to 6 people (organizer + 5 members)
- Full Apple Music access for each member (same features as Individual)
- Separate accounts and listening experience
- Personal library
- Personal recommendations
- Personal playlists
- Ad-free streaming
- Offline listening (download music on supported devices)
- High quality audio options like Spatial Audio (Dolby Atmos) and Lossless
- Apple Music Classical included (no separate subscription required)
Apple Music Family plan at a glance
| Item | Included | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| People covered | Up to 6 total | Organizer + up to 5 others |
| Separate libraries and recommendations | Yes | Each person keeps their own listening history and suggestions |
| Offline downloads | Yes | Download from Apple Music for offline listening |
| Spatial Audio (Dolby Atmos) | Yes | Availability depends on song and device |
| Lossless and Hi-Res Lossless | Yes | Hi-Res may need external equipment like a USB DAC |
| Apple Music Classical | Included | Included with Apple Music subscription |
| Android and Windows support | Yes | Apple Music works across multiple platforms |
What stays shared vs what stays private
Apple uses Family Sharing to share the subscription without sharing passwords. In most families, this is the part people care about: your music taste does not mix with everyone else’s.
| Shared with the family group | Private for each person |
|---|---|
| Apple Music Family subscription access | Library (saved songs, albums, artists) |
| Billing handled by the organizer | Recommendations and listening history |
| Family group management (invite/remove members) | Personal playlists and follows |
Key Apple Music features each family member gets
Because the Family plan includes everything in Individual, every member can use the major Apple Music features below.
Listening and catalog
Apple Music gives access to over 100 million songs, curated playlists, and personalized discovery features.
Audio quality
You can enable:
- Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos (when available for a track)
- Lossless audio, including Hi-Res Lossless (with the right gear)
Offline listening
Each person can download music for offline playback on supported devices, useful for flights, commuting, or saving mobile data.
Apple Music Classical included
If you listen to classical, Apple provides the Apple Music Classical app as part of the subscription, at no additional cost.
How to set up Apple Music Family plan
To share properly, you usually do these two things:
- Set up Family Sharing, then
- Subscribe to the Apple Music Family plan (or switch from Individual/Student).
Apple’s Family plan setup flow in the Music app includes choosing “Family” and confirming billing.
Quick setup steps
- On the organizer’s device, set up Family Sharing and invite members.
- Open the Apple Music app and choose the Family plan.
- Each invited person accepts the invite and signs in with their own Apple Account.
Avoid double billing
If someone in the family already pays for Apple Music (Individual or Student), Apple notes that the renewal can be canceled when the organizer subscribes to the Family plan. It is still smart to check each person’s subscriptions after switching.
Family plan price examples in different countries
Prices change by region and taxes can vary, but here are Apple’s listed monthly prices on their country pages:
| Country | Family plan price | Trial note |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $16.99/month | 1 month free for new subscribers |
| United Kingdom | £16.99/month | 1 month free for new subscribers |
| India | ₹179/month | 1 month free for new subscribers |
| Canada | $16.99/month | 1 month free for new subscribers |
| Australia | A$19.99/month | 1 month free for new subscribers |
When Apple One Family might be better
If your household also pays for services like iCloud+ storage, Apple TV+, or Apple Arcade, Apple One Family can bundle them under one price, and still supports sharing with up to five other people.
FAQs
How many people can use Apple Music Family?
Up to six people total: the organizer plus five others in the Family Sharing group.
Does everyone need their own Apple Account?
Yes. Family Sharing is designed so people share subscriptions without sharing an Apple Account.
Will my playlists and listening history mix with my family’s?
No. Each person gets their own library, recommendations, and playlists.
Is Apple Music Family ad-free?
Yes. Apple Music is ad-free.
Can family members download songs for offline listening?
Yes. Offline downloads are part of the plan features listed by Apple.
Does the Family plan include Apple Music Classical?
Yes. Apple Music Classical is included with an Apple Music subscription at no extra cost.
Can we use the Family plan on Android or Windows?
Yes. Apple Music works on Android and Windows, and Apple also provides Android sign-in/setup guidance.
If I already have an Individual plan, can I switch to Family?
Yes. Apple’s support guide explains how the organizer can change to a family subscription and what happens to existing individual subscriptions in the family group.
