In the beginning, Apple Music only offered monthly or biannual plans however in 2017, Apple quietly added another option that allows subscribers to pay $99 for a 12 month long subscription. This package allows users that were previously subscribed to the monthly plan to save up 17% on their bills. Currently this yearly subscription is available only for the individual subscribers and does not provide this offer to those who are currently using the family package.
The package was released quite softly as Apple probably does not want its users to switch to this plan, as not only the monthly package is more monetarily advantageous to the company but a monthly package also makes it easier to predict the future revenues that the company can hope to generate. Hence the new option is placed inconspicuously in the phone’s settings.
Previously the only way to gain a yearly package was to buy a $99 Apple Music gift card, this required one to go to an Apple store and get a physical card but now it is finally possible to switch to the yearlypackage through your iOS device. Let’s know about that we pay for Apple Music by the year.
Apple Music Current Plans
Apple Music provides its users with around 4 different plans to choose from. Customers can subscribe to any one of these according to their specific needs and preferred price ranges. Following is a brief summary of all you need to know about the packages available for Apple Music:
● 3-month Free Trial: If you are a newcomer to Apple Music, you get 3 months of free trial beforeyou have to officially join any packages.
● Individual Plan: This package is useful for those people who are singular users and do not seek to share their plan with anyone else. There are two options for individuals.1- A monthly package that costs $9.99 per month.2- An annual package that costs $99.00 per year.
● Family Plan: Perfect for families or people who want to share costs for a single package and allows you to connect up to six devices with one account. The cost for this plan is $14.99 per month. The family package does not offer an annual subscription.
● Student plan: Students get a special discount of 50% on Apple Music. You must provide proof of your status as a student (a valid college or university ID). This subscription costs $4.99 per month and like the family plan, it also does not provide the option for an annual subscription.
● 6 month free Apple Music: All new subscribers with eligible devices (AirPods, AirPods Pro, Beats, HomePod) get 6 months free subscription to Apple Music after connecting their devices to their iPhone or iPads. The iOS devices must be updated to the latest software in order to redeem the free 6 months.
How To Switch Your Apple Music Plan?
It may happen that once you choose a plan, you might want to change it later. Luckily Apple provides its users with the option of changing their subscription package later on from their iOS device. If you want to sign up for a different plan, you will need to access the settings app on your device and follow these instruction as listed below:
On your iOS device, access the settings app and click on your account ID (it appears at the top along with your name and picture). Once that is opened, click “Subscriptions”. After the subscriptions tab has opened, you will see the multiple package options listed, initially the tick will be in front of the one you are currently using. Click on the plan that you now wish to choose. The phone will require confirmation either by signing into your Apple account, Face ID or Touch ID. If you choose the student plan, you will be redirected to another page where they will ask you to confirm your university or college enrollment. And that’s it, you have now successfully changed your Apple Music subscription.
Subscribing To The Yearly Plan If You Are Not An Existing Customer
One small problem that one may encounter is that new users aren’t immediately provided with the annual plan. In order to choose the annual plan, you first need to subscribe to the monthly plan and then later change your subscription to the yearly plan by following the previously mentioned steps. After looking at the current available plans for Apple Music it is apparent that the yearly subscription plan might be the way to go for those individuals who are happy with Apple Music and can see themselves using it for the next year, saving themselves around $20 annually.
Q. Why can’t I subscribe to the apple music yearly package?
One possibility might be that you are a new customer and will first have to subscribe to some other package. Only existing users can switch to the yearly plan hence you can switch your subscription later.Q. Is there a yearly plan available for the family package?
Ans. Currently, no annual subscription is available for family or student packages.
