Apple Music and Apple TV+ Are Two Different Services

No, Apple Music does not come with Apple TV+. They are separate subscription services that Apple offers. Apple Music is a music streaming service with millions of songs, playlists, and radio stations. Apple TV+ is a video streaming service with original shows, movies, and documentaries. You can subscribe to one, the other, or both—but you have to pay for each one separately.

The confusion happens because both services use the word "Apple" and both live in the Apple ecosystem. But they serve different purposes and have different costs. If you want to watch Apple TV+ shows like Ted Lasso or Severance, you need an Apple TV+ subscription. If you want to stream music, you need Apple Music.

Key Takeaways

  • Apple Music and Apple TV+ are completely separate services with separate monthly costs.
  • Apple Music gives you access to millions of songs and playlists; Apple TV+ gives you access to original shows and movies.
  • Some Apple device bundles and family plans may include discounts on both services, but they are not automatically included together.
  • If you have an Apple One bundle, you get both services plus iCloud storage and other apps for one monthly price.

What You Get With Apple Music

Apple Music is a music streaming service. When you subscribe, you can listen to over 100 million songs on demand. You can create playlists, read songs to listen offline, and access curated playlists made by music experts. You also get access to Apple Music Radio, which plays songs based on your taste, and Apple Music Classical, a separate app designed for classical music listeners.

Apple Music costs $10.99 per month for an individual subscription. A family plan that covers up to six people costs $16.99 per month. Students get a discounted rate. None of this includes Apple TV+.

What You Get With Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is a video streaming service. When you subscribe, you can watch original Apple shows and movies, plus licensed content from other studios. This includes series like The Morning Show, Slow Horses, and Shrinking, as well as films and documentaries.

Apple TV+ costs $9.99 per month on its own. A bundle with Apple Music and other services costs more but gives you access to multiple apps. If you buy a new Apple device like an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you may get three months of Apple TV+ free, but this is a promotional offer and does not include Apple Music.

Apple One Bundles Include Both Services

If you want both Apple Music and Apple TV+ together, the most affordable way is through Apple One, which is a bundle. Apple One combines multiple Apple services into one subscription. The Individual plan includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade (games), and 50 GB of iCloud storage for $16.95 per month. The Family plan covers up to six people and costs $25.95 per month.

There is also a Premier plan for $34.95 per month that adds Apple News+ and Apple Fitness+. When you buy an Apple One bundle, you pay one monthly price instead of paying for each service separately, which saves money if you use more than one service.

How to Check What You Already Have

If you own an Apple device, you can check which services you are already subscribed to. On an iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app, tap your name at the top, then tap Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to your Apple ID. This shows whether you have Apple Music, Apple TV+, or both.

On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name in the sidebar, then click Subscriptions. You will see the same list. If you see Apple Music listed, you have that service. If you see Apple TV+, you have that service. If you see neither, you do not have either one yet.

Free Trials and Promotional Offers

Apple sometimes offers free trials for both services, but the trials are separate. When you first set up a new Apple device, you may see an offer for three months of Apple TV+ free. This does not include Apple Music. If you want to try Apple Music, you can usually get a free trial through the Music app, but this is a different offer.

The length and availability of free trials change over time and depend on your device and location. Check the Apple Music app or the Apple TV app directly to see what offers are available to you right now. If you have already used a free trial, you will not be able to use it again on the same Apple ID.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I subscribe to Apple Music, do I get Apple TV+ for free?

No. Apple Music and Apple TV+ are separate services with separate costs. Subscribing to one does not give you access to the other. You need to pay for each service separately, or buy an Apple One bundle that includes both.

Can I share Apple Music and Apple TV+ with my family?

Yes. Both services offer family plans. Apple Music Family covers up to six people for $16.99 per month. Apple TV+ Family also covers up to six people for $15.99 per month. If you buy Apple One Family, you get both services plus other apps for one price that covers six people.

What happens if I cancel Apple Music but keep Apple TV+?

You can cancel either service without affecting the other. If you cancel Apple Music, your access to songs and playlists stops, but Apple TV+ keeps working. You will still be charged for Apple TV+ each month until you cancel that separately.

Is Apple TV+ included with Apple One?

Yes. Every Apple One plan includes Apple TV+. The Individual plan ($16.95/month) includes Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and 50 GB iCloud storage. The Family plan ($25.95/month) covers up to six people and includes all of those services.

Can I get Apple Music free with a new iPhone?

New iPhones sometimes come with a free trial of Apple TV+, but not Apple Music. Apple occasionally offers free trials of Apple Music through the Music app, but this is not automatic with a new device. Check the Music app to see if a free trial is available to you.