How much do subscriptions cost over 10 years?

The average person spends $273/month on subscriptions, which totals over $32,000 over 10 years. Services like Adobe Creative Cloud can cost over $6,500 alone in that time.

What could I buy instead of paying for subscriptions?

Instead of renting content, you could own it. For example, your streaming subscription costs could buy vinyl records, books, or permanent digital purchases. Our calculator shows what you could own instead of paying monthly fees.

How can I reduce my subscription costs?

Use our calculator to see your total spend, identify expensive subscriptions, find cheaper alternatives, and cancel services you rarely use. Many services have free alternatives or one-time purchase options.

How much does Apple Music cost per year?

Apple Music costs $10.99/month, which equals $131.88 per year. Over 10 years, you'll spend $1318.80.

Is Apple Music worth it?

At $10.99/month ($1318.80 over 10 years), consider what you could buy instead: 1 album download per month to keep forever (~$10). Whether it's worth it depends on how often you use it.

How do I cancel Apple Music?

Cancellation difficulty for Apple Music is rated "Easy". You can cancel at: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039

What are alternatives to Apple Music?

Alternatives to Apple Music include: spotify-premium, youtube-music. You can also consider one-time purchase options that don't require monthly payments.

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Apple Music

Apple's music streaming with lossless audio and spatial audio included.

↑ 10% since 2015

Cost Breakdown

Monthly

$11

Yearly

$109

5 Years

$659

10 Years

$1,319

Reality check: Over the next decade, you'll spend $1,319 on Apple Music. That's equivalent to 88 meals out, or 26 books.

Last updated: 2025-01Report outdated price

Before You Subscribe

Known Issues

Pricing IssueMinor Issue

Price increased 10% from $9.99 to $10.99 in 2022 with little advance notice. No free tier available - only a trial that auto-converts to paid.

Price History2015 - 2022

$10

$11

20152022

When Will the Price Go Up?

Price Hike Prediction

~February 2030

low confidence

Predicted Price

$12.09

+$1.10/mo

Avg. Hike Cycle

7.3 years

between increases

Historical Pattern

Average increase:+10%

Time since last hike:3.3 years

Data points:2 price changes

10-Year Price Projection

Today

$10.99/mo

→

In 10 years

$13/mo

Based on 10% increases every 7.3 years

Own vs Rent Calculator

See what you could own instead of renting access

Time subscribed5 years

1 year5 years10 years

Total spent on Apple Music

$659.4

$10.99/mo × 12 months × 5 years

What you could OWN instead:

Album Download

$10 each

albums

Vinyl Record

$30 each

records

$12 each

CDs

Subscription

You own: 0

Stop paying = lose access

Buying

You own: 65+

Yours forever

The subscription trap: After 5 years, you've spent $659.4but own nothing. Cancel anytime and it's like you never subscribed. With ownership, you build a collection that lasts.