Apple Music, iCloud+ prices rise in Taiwan and globally

Apple is raising prices for its subscription services, affecting Apple Music, Apple One bundles, and iCloud+ in various global markets. This move comes as the tech giant adjusts its pricing strategy beyond hardware products.

The company cited rising music licensing costs as the primary reason for the Apple Music price adjustments. In Taiwan, the Apple Music family plan has been increased from NT$265 to NT$295 per month, a rise of approximately 11.3%. However, other Apple Music subscription tiers in Taiwan have maintained their current pricing. This is the second price adjustment for Apple Music in Taiwan since 2023.

Comparatively, the United States has seen more substantial increases. Apple Music individual plans rose by $1 to $11.99 per month, student plans by $1 to $6.99, and family plans by $3 to $19.99. Some Apple One bundles have also seen price hikes in the U.S.

In addition to music streaming, Apple has also adjusted iCloud+ subscription prices in eight countries, including Japan, Turkey, Vietnam, New Zealand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Nigeria. The price increases for iCloud+ vary by plan and market, ranging from 11% to 55%. These adjustments are speculated to be linked to currency exchange rate fluctuations. Notably, Taiwan's iCloud+ pricing remains unchanged, with the free tier offering 5GB of storage and paid plans starting at NT$30 per month for 50GB.