Does Apple Music work on iPad (5th gen)?

Yes. Apple Music requires iOS 10 and iPad (5th gen) supports up to iOS 16.

What is the maximum iOS for iPad (5th gen)?

iPad (5th gen) (2017, A9 chip) supports a maximum of iOS 16.

Apple Music on iPad (5th gen)

iPad (5th gen) · 2017 · A9 · Max iOS 16 | Apple Music requires iOS 10+

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Compatible

Apple Music works natively on iPad (5th gen). Your device runs iOS 16 and Apple Music requires iOS 10. Install it from the App Store normally.

📱 iPad (5th gen)

Released: 2017
Chip: A9
Max iOS: iOS 16

All iOS 16 apps →

📦 Apple Music

Min iOS: iOS 10
Price: Free
Rating: ⭐ 4.8 (183,010)

🍎 Download on App Store

How to Get the Best Experience

Apple Music runs natively on iPad (5th gen). Open the App Store, search for Apple Music, and install it normally. If you already have it installed, make sure it's up to date.

Apps Like Apple Music That Work on iPad (5th gen)

These music apps are confirmed to work on iOS 16:

Spotify: Music and Podcasts Free · iOS 16+ · ⭐ 4.7 (6,836,405)

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Amazon Music: Songs & Podcasts Free · iOS 16+ · ⭐ 4.6 (468,713)

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SoundCloud: The Music You Love Free · iOS 16+ · ⭐ 4.8 (336,994)

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Radio Stations UK - Live FM Free · iOS 15+ · ⭐ 4.8 (206,902)

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