How to Get Apple Music Free Trial and Forever [Full Guide]

Part 1. Is Apple Music Free

No. Unlike other streaming music services, like Spotify, which allows users to listen to music, playlists, albums, etc. from their music platforms at no cost, Apple Music is a premium music streaming service with no free plan.

There are four types of Apple Music subscriptions, including a $10.99/month individual subscription, a $5.99/month Apple Music student plan, a $16.99/month Apple Music family plan (up to six members), and a $4.99/month voice plan (audio only).

But it doesn't mean you need to pay for playing Apple Music files. You can sign up for a free trial to make it. Here are some of the available Apple Music free trials for you to choose from to get an Apple Music free subscription. Read on to find out more from Part 4 to Part 9.

✍Note: When the Apple Music free trial period expires, you need to pay for an Apple Music subscription. Or you can choose to cancel your Apple Music free trial before it charges. But once you cancel it, all the songs you've downloaded will disappear. So, any way on how to get Apple Music for free forever to unlock these limitations? Don't worry, here's a once-and-for-all way to keep Apple Music songs forever even after canceling your free trial or subscription. Please check it in the next part.

Part 2. How to Get Apple Music Free Forever [For All Users]

Here you can use AudFree Apple Music Converter to download, convert and save Apple Music songs in the duration of your free trial. Once downloaded, they will be saved in your local folder, so you can keep them forever. This way, after your free trial period is over, you can still listen to Apple Music without having to pay for an Apple Music subscription.

Not only Apple Music, but also iTunes music, and Audible audiobooks can be downloaded and converted via AudFree Apple Music Downloader. Besides, it can convert audio files to many popular audio formats such as MP3, FLAC, AAC, and more for playing on difference devices. The original sound quality of the songs and all metadata will be fully preserved. So, even if you don't have a subscription, you can still have a happy listening experience from Apple Music. That's to say, you can listen to Apple Music songs anywhere and anytime whether you are an Apple Music user.

AudFree Apple Music Converter

• Download Apple Music at super-fast speed of 30X to your local drive
• Keep Apple Music songs forever after Apple Music free trial
• Convert Apple Music to MP3, FLAC, WAV and more common formats
• Support to customize the output quality and other output parameters

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How to Get Apple Music for Free Forever via AudFree Apple Music Converter

Make sure you have downloaded the AudFree Apple Music Downloader on your computer. Please download Apple Music M4P songs you want to convert from with your existing Apple Music account in advance. Then follow the steps below to convert and keep Apple Music songs during your Apple Music free trial period.

Step 1 Import Apple Music to AudFree Auditior

Open the AudFree Apple Music Converter from your computer. Then please press the first Add button from the bottom-left corner to select the Apple Music tracks you want to keep. Next, add them to AudFree program for converting.

Step 2Define Output Format for Apple Music

Click on the Audio icon to open the output setting window. It is recommended to set the output format as MP3 because it's the most common format and suitable for most music players. You can also customize the channel, bit rate, and sample rate to your deals for higher quality.

Step 3Convert and Save Apple Music on PC Locally

When all settings are saved, simply click the Convert button to start converting your Apple Music songs in bulk. They will be saved on your computer's local folder. You can keep those conversions forever and listen to Apple Music offline anytime you want.

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Part 3. How to Get Apple Music for Free Forever on iPhone/Android/iPad

Now, you get local Apple Music files on computer via AudFree Apple Music Downloader. Then the easiest way to get free Apple Music on your iOS or Android device is by syncing. Simply sync your Apple Music songs from your computer to your mobile device and you can listen to Apple Music offline for free forever on your smartphone.

Step 1. Connect your mobile device to your computer using a USB cable or Bluetooth.

Step 2. Locate the unprotected Apple Music files in your computer's local folder.

Step 3. Drag and drop the Apple Music songs into your Android phone's folder directly. For iPhone/iPad users, you need to open the iTunes app or Apple Music app on your computer and add local Apple Music files to it. Then you can sync music files to your iPhone/iPad via iTunes app or Apple Music app.

Step 4. Now, you can play Apple Music offline on Android/iPhone/iPad without premium anytime and anywhere.

View also: How to Play Apple Music on Android

Part 4. How to Get Free Apple Music for 1 Month Trial [For New Users]

If you've never tried Apple Music before, you can get a one-month free trial. If you don't want to pay for Apple Music at the end of the trial period, you must cancel your Apple Music subscription before it automatically renews. Now, we'll show you how to get Apple Music free trial for 1 month.

🏷 Way 1. Get Apple Music Premium 30-Day Free Trial

Step 1. Go to the Apple Music webpage via your web browser. Then click on the "Try 1 month free" button in the top-right corner or middle of the screen.

Step 2. Follow the instructions to create a new Apple Music account. Afterward, select the target type of trial offer like Individual, Family, Voice, or Student and add a valid payment method.

Step 3. After that, you can start enjoying music and playlists from Apple Music for free for a month.

✍Note: Don't forget to cancel your subscription before the 1-month free trial ends if you don't want to continue using it. Otherwise, it will be renewed automatically.

🏷 Way 2. Get 1 Month Free Apple Music via Apple One

Apple One is a subscription bundle offered by Apple. It includes several services, such as Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and iCloud storage. It can bundle up to 6 Apple subscriptions with a lower price and a 1-month free trial. You can invite up to 5 users to join Apple One, which allows them to access benefits on all of their devices. Now, we will take you through how to make it:

On iPhone/iPad, head to 'Settings' > 'General' > 'Software Update' to update your iOS device to the latest version. Then go to Settings > Account > Manage Subscriptions to sign up for Apple One free trial.

On Mac, please choose 'System Preferences' > 'Software Update' to update it to the newest version. Then head to App Store to manage your subscription and get Apple Music free trial for one month.

On Windows, just navigate to the Apple One website. Then tap on 'Try Apple One free'.

Part 5. How to Get Apple Music 2 Months Free Trial [For Existing/New Users]

Apple also offers other promotions for users to get a 2-month free trial for Apple Music. Let's learn more about them as below.

🏷 Way 1. Get Free 2 Months Apple Music Trial by Adding Money to Apple Account [For Existing Users]

To retain its customers, Apple provides a promotion that you can add $25 or more money to your Apple account to get 2 months of free trial Apple Music. Let's have a look at how to get Apple Music free trial for existing customers for 2 months.

Step 1. Launch the Apple Store app on your device.

Step 2. Click either the photo, sign-in or initials button from the screen's top.

Step 3. Select 'Add Money to Account' and choose the amount of money you need to add such as $25 or more.

Step 4. Complete the purchase process according to the prompted instructions. After that, 2-months free Apple Music for returning users service is active.

🏷 Way 2. Get Free Apple Music 2 Months Trial by Target Circle [For New Users]

Apple also cooperates with Target Circle to offer 2 months free trial of Apple Music to users who haven't tried Apple Music before in the United States. Here let's see how to get it.

Step 1. Go to Target Circle official website or Target Circle app on your device. Then sign up for new a Target Circle account.

Step 2. Head to Target partners webpage via a web browser and sign in with your Target Circle account.

Step 3. Once logged in, scroll down the page to find and click on the 'Apple Music free for 2 months' section. Then follow the guide to get the offer.

🏷 Way 3. Get Apple Music 2 Months Free Trial by Touch 'n Go [For New Users]

Touch 'n Go now is offering a free trial of Apple Music for 2 months for new users. After getting this offer, you can enjoy timeless classics and latest songs on Apple Music. It is noted that this offer will last till July 4, 2024 only. You can visit the offer via Touch 'n Go Apple Music webpage and proceed to get it.

Part 6. How to Get Apple Music 3 Months Free Trial [For New/Existing Users]

🏷 Way 1. Use Apple Music Free 3 Months via Shazam

Shazam is currently running a generous offer to provide new Shazam users with up to 3 months of free Apple Music. Users can start a free trial of Apple Music for 3-month by scanning the QR code provided on the Shazam website. Although it's a trial, you don't have to pay anything now and you won't be charged until after four months. Alternatively, if you don't want to pay, you can cancel your subscription at any time. Here is how to do that via Shazam.

Step 1. Go to the official Shazam website and it will display a QR code.

Step 2. Use your Android or iOS phone's camera or QR scanner to scan the QR code on the screen.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process, after which you will receive free Apple Music for 3 months.

🏷 Way 2. Get 3 Months Free Apple Music via Apple Music Family Plan in Brazil

For Apple Music users who live in Brazil, Apple offers a free trial for up to 3 months for new or existing users who subscribe to the Apple Music Family plan. After the free trial period, you will need to pay R$34.90 monthly for renewals. Please note that this promotion is only available in Brazil.

🏷 Way 3. Get Apple Music Free 3 Months Trial via ISTYLE

Besides, there is a free Apple Music for returning users and new users by subscribing to ISTYLE newsletter. Then new users will get 3 months Apple Music free trial, while returning users can also get 2 months trial. It is noted that this offer is only valid for Apple IDs registed in UAE and you don't need to purchase any device.

Step 1. Go to ISTYLE Apple promotion page via the web browser on your device.

Step 2. Scroll down and click on the 'Apple Music Get now >' section.

Step 3. Scroll down in the pop-up window, then enter your name and your emain address. Next, tap 'I'm signing up' to proceed to get Apple Music 3 months free trial.

Part 7. How to Get Apple Music 4 Months Free Trial [For New/Existing Users]

🏷 Way 1. Get Apple Music Free for 4 Months via Best Buy

Best Buy is offering a 4-month free trial Apple Music for its new My Best Buy Plus™ and My Best Buy Total™ members. This is 4 times the 1 month period offered by Apple. If you're a returning subscriber, you'll also get a free trial for 3 months. In fact, it's not only offering you free access to Apple Music but also a free trial of Apple News and Apple TV.

Apple Music Free Subscription on Best Buy

• Apple Music 4 months free (old users only get 3 months)
• Apple News 4 months free (old users can only get 3 months)
• Apple TV+ 4 months free (old users can only get 3 months)

How to Get Free Apple Music for 4 Months via Best Buy

Step 1. Navigate to Best Buy's official website and register for a Best Buy account.

Step 2. Type 'Apple Music' in the search bar and add "4 Months of Free Apple Music" to your cart.

Step 3. Navigate to your cart and checkout, then an Apple Music 4-months free code will be sent to your email linked to your Best Buy account.

Step 4. Tap on the free Apple Music code and hit 'Redeem Now' to get the offer.

✍Note: Once your free trial is over, your Apple Music subscription will automatically renew for $10.99 per month. So you'd better cancel it before being charged unless you decide to continue using it.

🏷 Way 2. Get 4-Month Apple Music Free Trial via Family Sharing

If you're new to Apple Music, you can get a 1-month free trial on its website. While you can get an additional 3-month free trial by using Family Sharing. In this way, you can get a total of 4 months Apple Music for free.

You can start by getting a 1-month free Apple Music, then set up a Family Sharing to invite your family members to join. Then ask one of your family members to get a 3-month Apple Music free trial. Once they do this, everyone in the family group can get the free trial too, even if you previously got it as an individual.

View also: How to Add Family Member to Apple Music

How to Set Up Family Sharing

On iPhone or iPad:

Step 1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.

Step 2. Tap on your name.

Step 3. Find and tap "Set up Family Sharing" and "Get Started".

Step 4. It will guide you to send an iMessage to your family members.

On Mac:

Step 1. Navigate to your "Apple Menu".

Step 2. Select "System Preferences".

Step 3. Click on "Family Sharing".

Step 4. Enter your Apple ID and follow the instructions to start using Family Sharing.

Part 8. How to Get Apple Music 5 Months Free Trial [For New/Returning Users]

🏷 Get Apple Music Free for 5 Months via Barclaycard

If you live in the United Kingdom and Ireland, then you can get a 5-month Apple Music free trial by becoming the Barclaycard cardholder. If you are new to Apple Music, you will get a total 5 month trial offer. If you just tried Apple Music free trial before, you can get a 4-month offer. If you have subscribed to Apple Music before, you are not eligible.

Step 1. Go to Barclaycard Apple special offer webpage.

Step 2. Touch the 'Try it free' button on the screen. Then you will be asked to fullfil your Apple ID.

Step 3. Type your Barclaycard name, zip code, etc. to confirm you are a Barclaycard holder.

After that, you can proceed to get Apple Music free trial for 5 months.

✍Note: This offer has expired. But you can continue to pay attention to see if there are new offers in the future.

Part 9. How to Get Apple Music Free Trial 6 Months

🏷 Way 1. Get Apple Music Free 6 Months via Verizon

Verizon has included Apple Music in its Play More or Get More Unlimited smartphone lines. Subscribers to Verizon Wireless' top-tier 5G Get More Unlimited plan ($55/month per line) will receive a free 6-month subscription to Apple Music. Meanwhile, Verizon's cheaper 5G Play More and Do More plan ($45/month per line) will also give you Apple Music free trial for 6 months.

How to Redeem 6 Months Free Apple Music via Verizon

Step 1. Visit the campaign website of Verizon and Apple Music.

Step 2. Select a line from 'Get More Unlimited plan' and 'Play More plan'.

Step 3. You will receive a text message with a link to download or open Apple Music.

Step 4. You will get Apple Music for free for 6 months.

🏷 Way 2. Buy Apple Products to Use Apple Music Free for 6 Months

Apple bundles a 6-month Apple Music free trial with the purchase of eligible AirPods and Beats products (the 2nd Generation). This applies to new buyers of AirPods and Beats headphones as well as existing users. So, the available way for you to get free Apple Music 6 months is to pair your qualifying Apple product.

However, this offer is only available to new Apple Music subscribers, existing users are not eligible. You will have 90 days to redeem this offer after pairing your Apple product with your device for the first time. To activate this offer and get 6 months free Apple Music, your device needs to be running iOS15 or iPadOS15. Then, after pairing eligible AirPods or Beats models, simply launch the Apple Music app.

Eligible Apple Products

• AirPods with Wireless Charging Case
• AirPods with Charging Case
• AirPods Pro
• AirPods Max
• Beats Studio Buds
• Beats Solo Pro
• Beats Fit Pro
• Powerbeats
• Powerbeats Pro
• HomePod
• HomePod mini

🏷 Way 3. Get Apple Music Free for 6 Months via Rogers

Rogers is offering customers 6 months of Apple Music for free. The offer is available to new and existing customers on 20GB and 50GB unlimited plans. It should be noted that customers on promotional plans do not qualify. You can check if you are eligible for the offer on the Rogers website.

How to Use 6 Months Free Apple Music

Step 1. Go to Roger's website and subscribe to an eligible plan.

Step 2. After subscribing, you will receive a text message on how to subscribe to Apple Music.

Step 3. Follow the link in the text message to the subscription page and get Apple Music free 6 months.

🏷 Way 4. Get Apple Music 6 Months Free Trial via EE

EE serves as a British mobile network operator and internet service provider. It is offering an Apple Music 6-month free trial for new and existing customers. This offer is available to consumers and small business customers who have been on an EE monthly payment or SIM card phone plan for at least 12 months. They will pay for your data for 6 months, so you can stream and download music without using your data allowance.

How to Claim 6 Months Free Apple Music

Step 1. Download the My EE app on your device.

Step 2. Open My EE and navigate to "Plan & Add-ons".

Step 3. Select the "Add-ons" option and then "Get more add-ons".

Step 4. Follow the instructions to sign up.

Step 5. You will receive a text once your Apple Music free subscription begins.

🏷 Way 5. Get Apple Music Student 6 Month Free Trial

Apple has announced that students who have not yet subscribed to Apple Music can now get a 6-month free trial in the US, UK, Canada, and Japan. The promotion is aimed at students enrolled in a bachelor's degree, graduate degree, or equivalent higher education program at a university or college (US only). Eligibility in Canada includes post-secondary students, and in Japan, students in junior colleges, technical colleges, and special programs are also eligible.

Typically, a 6-month Apple Music student discount will be offered at the start of the back-to-school season. Please note that this offer is only valid for new users and you must verify your student status through the UNiDAYS website.

How to Use Apple Music for Free 6 Months

Step 1. Open the Apple Music app or iTunes and tap "Listen Now" or "For You".

Step 2. Go to "Free Trial" and select "College Student", then tap "Verify Eligibility".

Step 3. Follow the instructions to verify your registration on the UNiDAYS website. Once verification is complete, log in to your Apple account.

Step 4. Confirm your billing information and add a valid payment method.

Step 5. Tap "Join" to receive a free 6-month student subscription to Apple Music.

🏷 Way 6. Get Apple Music Free 6 Months via PS5

If you are a PS5 user and a new & qualified returning subscribers to Apple Music, and you have a PlayStation Network account and an Apple ID, then you can get a free Apple Music 6 months trial. This offer will last on November 15th, 2024. Here let's check how to redeem it.

View also: How to Play Apple Music on PS5

Step 1. Search for the Apple Music app on your PS5 console's search bar. Or, you can go to the 'All Apps' section to get it.

Step 2. Download, install and start the Apple Music app from your PlayStation 5.

Step 3. Sign in or sign up for an Apple Music account.

Step 4. After that, you will get a 6-month free trial of Apple Music.

Part 10. How to Fix Apple Music 6 Months Free Not Working

Some users complain that they failed to redeem with Apple Music 6 months free code. If you encounter the same problem, please give the following methods a shot:

1) Check Whether You're Eligible

Some promotions or deals to get an Apple Music 6-month free trial are valid for a restricted time. Please check if the promo is available still or if you have the eligible device.

2) Update Your Device's Software

Please update your Apple devices to the latest version of macOS, iOS, tvOS, iPadOS, or watchOS.

3) Check Whether the Offer Is Redeemed

If your family member had redeemed this Apple Music free 6-month offer, it cannot be redeemed again.

4) Contact Apple Customer Device

You can draw help from Apple Staff provided the above methods are of no avail.

5) Convert Apple Music Tracks to Keep Them Forever

AudFree Apple Music Converter helps you export Apple Music content as unprotected files and keep them offline forever. You can listen to those Apple Music songs without premium forever.

Part 11. FAQs about Getting Apple Music for Free

Q1: Can I Get Apple Music Free Twice?

A: No, you can't do that. You can only get Apple Music for free for one time. If you have already subscribed to Apple Music, you are not qualified for the free trial anymore.

Q2: What Will Happen When an Apple Music Free Trial Ends?

A: Once your Apple Music free trial stops, you can't access your Apple Music downloads and Apple Music library anymore. You need to subscribe to it to continue.

View also: How to Fix Apple Music Playlist Gone Issue

Q3: Which Way Is Cheaper to Get Apple Music for Free?

A: The most cost-effective way to get free Apple Music is to get its free trial for several months by following the methods above. Then using AudFree Apple Music Converter to convert and save Apple Music songs as local files during your free trial period. In this case, you can still enjoy Apple Music tracks offline anywhere even if you are not an Apple Music subscriber. Also, you don't need to pay for monthly fee of Apple Music subscription.

Part 12. In Conclusion

Who doesn't like free Apple Music? Maybe no one. So, now, check and follow the various possible ways above to get free Apple Music for 1 month, 2 months, 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, or even forever. But you should know that once the trial ends, you can't access your Apple Music library anymore. In this case, you should use AudFree Apple Music Converter to save your Apple Music songs forever. Don't wait any longer and start your journey to Apple Music for free for several months and forever.