Apple Music costs ₹139 a month in India now — Apple raised the price in July 2026, and six months of official billing adds up to ₹834. There is a cheaper way: the same six months for ₹250, delivered to your own email, with the same lossless audio and Spatial Audio. This guide shows every route to Apple Music cheap in India — official plans, student and family options, and the store deal — with the real maths for each, so you pay the lowest price for the music you actually listen to.
Key takeaways
- Apple Music's official Individual plan in India now costs ₹139 a month after the July 2026 price rise — six months costs ₹834.
- The OTTBazaar deal is 6 months for ₹250, about ₹42 a month, which is roughly 70% less than official monthly billing.
- Students pay ₹69 a month with Apple TV+ included, and a Family plan split six ways costs about ₹38 each — but both need the right eligibility or six people.
- Every Apple Music plan includes lossless audio and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos at no extra cost, plus more than 100 million songs.
- The store deal is delivered to your own email, so your library, playlists and recommendations stay yours.
- Check the official student and family options first — they are genuine savings — then compare them with the store deal before paying.
What is Apple Music, and what does it cost in India?
Apple Music is Apple's streaming service with more than 100 million songs, ad-free listening, offline downloads, lossless audio and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos included in every plan — and in India the Individual plan costs ₹139 a month. Apple raised its India prices on 19–20 July 2026: Individual went from ₹119 to ₹139, Family from ₹179 to ₹229, and Student from ₹59 to ₹69. The old ₹99-a-month price you may see in older guides no longer exists.
The full official price list, checked on 12 November 2026, is: Individual ₹139 a month, or ₹1,399 a year; Student ₹69 a month for verified college and university students, including Apple TV+ at no extra cost, for up to four years; Family ₹229 a month for up to six people through Family Sharing, each with their own library and recommendations. There is also Apple One Individual at ₹195 a month, which bundles Apple Music with Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and iCloud+ storage. New subscribers usually get the first month free. The key point is that every plan carries the same audio quality — lossless and Spatial Audio are not a paid extra on Apple Music, unlike on Spotify, where lossless needs the higher Platinum tier.
Why is Apple Music expensive if you pay monthly?
Because monthly billing is the most expensive way to buy any subscription. At ₹139 a month, a year of Apple Music costs ₹1,668 — and the price has already risen twice in recent years, from ₹99 to ₹119 and then to ₹139. Each rise is small on its own, but together they mean the same music costs 40% more than it did a few years ago. Monthly billing also means the price can rise again without you doing anything: it just shows up in the next bill.
The fix is to stop paying month by month. Every cheaper route — the yearly plan, the student plan, a family split, or a store deal — works by paying once for a longer period or sharing the cost. The table below compares them honestly, including the catches, because the cheapest headline is not always the cheapest route for you. If you are comparing music apps rather than prices, read Apple Music vs Spotify first.
How can I get Apple Music cheap in India?
The cheapest routes are the student plan at ₹69 a month if you qualify, a six-way family split at about ₹38 each, the yearly plan at ₹1,399, or the OTTBazaar 6-month deal at ₹250 — and which is cheapest depends on your situation.
| Route | What you pay | Per month | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official monthly | ₹139/month | ₹139 | Most expensive; price can rise |
| Official yearly | ₹1,399/year | About ₹117 | One payment upfront |
| Student plan | ₹69/month | ₹69 | Needs student verification; up to 4 years; includes Apple TV+ |
| Family split (6 people) | ₹229/month | About ₹38 each | Needs 6 people and shared management |
| Apple One Individual | ₹195/month | ₹195 | Only worth it if you use TV+, Arcade and iCloud+ |
| OTTBazaar 6-month deal | ₹250 once | About ₹42 | Single payment; delivered to your own email |
Read the table carefully. The family split is the cheapest per person on paper — about ₹38 a month — but only if you can actually gather six people and manage one shared payment. The student plan at ₹69 is the best official deal and includes Apple TV+, but you must be a verified student and it ends after four years. The yearly plan saves about ₹269 a year against monthly billing. And the store deal at ₹250 for six months — about ₹42 a month — beats every official option except a full six-person family split, with no sharing and no eligibility checks. That is why it is the right pick for most single listeners. Our cheap Spotify guide shows the same kind of maths for the other music app.
What do you get with the ₹250 Apple Music deal?
You get six months of Apple Music for ₹250, delivered to your own email — the same full service, with your own library, playlists and recommendations. That "own email" part matters: some sellers deliver subscriptions on a shared account, which means shared playlists, someone else's listening history, and the risk of losing access when the account changes. A deal delivered to your own email keeps everything yours, which is the same reason our YouTube Premium own-email guide recommends buying that way too.
What is included is the full Apple Music service: more than 100 million songs, ad-free listening, offline downloads, lossless audio and Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, Apple Music Classical, and the usual features like lyrics, personalised playlists and radio. Nothing is cut down in the deal version — it is the same subscription Apple sells, at a lower price because you pay for six months at once. The price works out to about ₹42 a month, against ₹139 a month on official monthly billing: a saving of about ₹584 over six months. See how buying works for the ordering steps.
Is Apple Music worth it over Spotify?
If sound quality is your priority, yes — Apple Music includes lossless and Spatial Audio at no extra cost, while Spotify's Standard plan tops out at 320 kbps and lossless needs the ₹299-a-month Platinum tier. On an iPhone with good earphones, the difference is audible, and Apple Music is the only one of the two that gives you audiophile quality at the base price.
But sound quality is not the whole decision. Spotify is better at discovery — its Discover Weekly, Wrapped and recommendation engine are still ahead — and it has far more podcasts and stronger social features. Both have 100M+ tracks, so catalogue size does not decide it. The honest answer is that Apple Music wins on audio quality and value for Apple device owners, while Spotify wins on discovery and podcasts. Our full Apple Music vs Spotify comparison goes through every difference, and if you want both, the store sells Spotify Premium for ₹400 a year too.
How to buy Apple Music cheap on OTTBazaar
Order from the OTTBazaar store — pick the 6-month Apple Music deal at ₹250, pay by UPI, and confirm on WhatsApp at +91 93660 77306. The subscription is delivered to your own email. Checkout is by UPI or WhatsApp, and the buying guide walks through each step.
Before you pay any seller, run the checks in our safe-buying guide: a genuine seller never asks for your password or OTP, states the price upfront, and has a real support contact. Be wary of any "Apple Music deal" that asks for your Apple ID password, promises a lifetime subscription for a similar price, or has no way to contact the seller afterwards — those are the standard warning signs for subscription scams.
What to do next
First, check whether you qualify for the student plan at ₹69 a month — if you do, it is the best official price and it includes Apple TV+. If you have five family members ready to split, the Family plan at about ₹38 each is the cheapest per person. Otherwise, order the 6-month Apple Music deal at ₹250 from OTTBazaar: about ₹42 a month, no sharing, no eligibility checks, delivered to your own email. And if you are still torn between music apps, read Apple Music vs Spotify once before you pay.
Conclusion
Apple Music officially costs ₹139 a month in India, or ₹834 for six months — but the same six months cost ₹250 on OTTBazaar, about ₹42 a month, with lossless audio and Spatial Audio included and delivery to your own email. Students should check the ₹69 student plan first, and a full family split is slightly cheaper per person if you have six people. For everyone else, the store deal is the cheapest simple route to Apple Music in India. Order it from the OTTBazaar store — UPI or WhatsApp, no password needed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Apple Music cost in India in 2026?
Apple Music costs ₹139 a month for the Individual plan, ₹229 a month for Family (up to six people) and ₹69 a month for verified students, after the July 2026 price rise. The Individual yearly plan is ₹1,399. Prices were checked on 12 November 2026 and can change.
What is the cheapest way to get Apple Music in India?
The cheapest per person is a six-way Family split at about ₹38 each, but it needs six people. The cheapest simple route is the OTTBazaar 6-month deal at ₹250 (about ₹42 a month), delivered to your own email. Students pay ₹69 a month with Apple TV+ included.
Is the ₹250 Apple Music deal the full service?
Yes. It is the full Apple Music service — more than 100 million songs, ad-free listening, offline downloads, lossless audio and Spatial Audio — delivered to your own email, so your library and playlists stay yours.
Is Apple Music better than Spotify?
For sound quality, yes: Apple Music includes lossless and Spatial Audio at no extra cost, while Spotify Standard tops out at 320 kbps. For discovery, playlists and podcasts, Spotify is better. Read our full Apple Music vs Spotify comparison for the detail.