It gained 10 million subscribers in the first six months of its launch on June 30, 2015, and the numbers went up to 20 million in December 2016. Apple Music’s paid subscriber count in January was at over 50 million, as per the iPhone-maker, while Spotify had reached the 75-million mark. The Cupertino-based company is also expected to revamp the way users access Apple Music in its upcoming macOS Catalina update. Following price cuts by domestic music streaming services like JioSaavn and Gaana in India, Apple is now offering Apple Music subscription for Rs 99/month from the previous of Rs 120 per month. With Apple Music’s new monthly plan, the iPhone-maker has become cheaper than Spotify that charges Rs 119/month in India. According to consulting firm Deloitte, the online music market in India is expected to surpass $273 million by March 2020.
