Apple has increased the subscription prices of Apple Music and Apple One in India, making its entertainment and bundled service plans more expensive for both new and existing users. The revised pricing is now live across Apple’s official platforms, with the Apple Music Individual Plan starting at Rs. 139 per month, up from its previous price.
The price revision affects multiple subscription tiers, including Apple Music’s individual, family, and annual plans, as well as Apple One bundles that combine several Apple services under a single subscription.
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Apple Music Gets a Price Hike
Apple Music subscribers in India will now have to pay more for most plans.
The updated pricing includes:
- Student Plan: Rs. 69 per month (unchanged)
- Individual Plan: Rs. 139 per month (previously Rs. 119)
- Family Plan: Rs. 219 per month (previously Rs. 179)
- Annual Individual Plan: Rs. 1,399 per year (previously Rs. 1,199)
The Student Plan remains the most affordable option and is still available for eligible students after verification.
Apple One Subscription Prices Also Increase
Apple has also revised the pricing of its Apple One bundles, which combine services such as Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud+ into a single subscription.
Updated pricing:
- Apple One Individual: Rs. 245 per month (previously Rs. 195)
- Apple One Family: Rs. 365 per month (previously Rs. 295)
These plans continue to offer access to multiple Apple services at a lower combined cost compared to subscribing separately.
Why Has Apple Increased Prices?
Apple has not provided a detailed explanation for the latest price revision in India. However, subscription price adjustments are often influenced by factors such as:
- Rising content licensing costs
- Expansion of Apple services
- Currency fluctuations
- Ongoing investments in new features and content
Similar pricing updates have been introduced in several other countries over the past few years.
Will Existing Subscribers Be Affected?
Yes. Existing subscribers are expected to be charged the new rates from their next billing cycle. Apple generally notifies users before subscription price changes take effect, giving them the option to continue or cancel their plan.
Is Apple Music Still Worth It?
Despite the price increase, Apple Music continues to offer several premium features, including:
- Lossless Audio
- Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
- Offline downloads
- Ad-free music streaming
- Access to over 100 million songs
- Curated playlists and live radio stations
For users already invested in Apple’s ecosystem, Apple One may still provide better overall value by combining multiple services into a single subscription.
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Final Thoughts
Apple’s latest subscription price revision means users in India will now pay more for both Apple Music and Apple One. While the increases are relatively modest, they affect nearly all premium plans except the Student tier. Users who regularly use multiple Apple services may still find Apple One to be a cost-effective option, while Apple Music continues to remain one of the leading premium music streaming platforms despite the higher pricing.