Apple Music Price in India (2026): Plans, Lossless and Who It Suits
Apple Music is priced almost identically to Spotify in India, which means the decision comes down to ecosystem and audio quality rather than money. Here is how to think about it.
Apple Music pricing at SubsHub
| Plan | From |
|---|---|
| Apple Music Individual | Rs 55/month |
| Apple Music (On Mail) | Rs 499 |
What you get that Spotify does not
- Lossless audio at no extra cost. Included on every paid tier rather than sold as a premium add-on.
- Spatial audio on supported tracks and headphones — a genuinely different listening experience on the right hardware.
- Deep Apple integration — Siri, Apple Watch, HomePod, CarPlay, and your existing iTunes library sitting alongside the streaming catalogue.
Does lossless actually matter?
Being honest: on standard wireless earbuds, no. Bluetooth codecs compress the audio before it reaches your ears, so the lossless file never arrives lossless. You need wired headphones, or a wired connection to a decent DAC, to hear the difference — and even then it is subtle on most material.
Spatial audio is more noticeable, and works on Apple’s own wireless headphones. If you have AirPods, it is worth trying properly before dismissing it.
Where Spotify still wins
Recommendations. Spotify remains distinctly better at surfacing music you did not know you wanted, and the playlist and social features are more developed. If discovery is a large part of why you use a music app, that gap is real.
Spotify Premium starts at Rs 59, so price is not the deciding factor either way.
How to choose
- All-Apple household — iPhone, Mac, Watch, AirPods — take Apple Music. The integration is worth more than any feature comparison.
- Android, Windows, mixed devices — take Spotify. Apple Music works on Android but the experience is clearly secondary.
- Discovery matters most — Spotify.
- Audio quality matters most and you use wired headphones — Apple Music.
All options are on the music subscriptions page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of Apple Music in India?
At SubsHub, Apple Music Individual starts at Rs 55 per month.
Is lossless audio included?
Yes, lossless and spatial audio are included on paid Apple Music plans at no extra cost.
Can I use Apple Music on Android?
Yes, there is an Android app, though the experience is less polished than on Apple devices.
Apple Music or Spotify?
Apple Music if you are entirely in the Apple ecosystem or care about audio quality on wired headphones. Spotify if you are on mixed devices or value music discovery.
How quickly is it activated?
Access details arrive on WhatsApp within minutes of payment.
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