Music stops when screen goes off

Is whatever music service you're using paid or free? If you don't pay for a streaming music service, like Apple Music, the music will play as long as the screen is active. It will stop when the screen goes to sleep. If you want this to change, subscribe to the streaming service and this won't happen.

Hey there, could you give more context regarding your issue, for example which app you're using, and how it happen

It depends on which app or service you’re using.

• YouTube (free version): Yes, music or videos will stop when the screen goes off or the app is minimized. Continuous background play is only available with a YouTube Premium subscription.
• Spotify (free version): On mobile, you can still play music with the screen off, but you’ll get ads and limited control. Background playback is included even without Premium.
• Apple Music / Amazon Music: Both allow background playback with the screen off, even without a subscription — but you need to have purchased or downloaded the tracks. Streaming requires a subscription.
• Other apps (like local music players): If the music is stored on your device, it will keep playing regardless of the screen state.

So, if your music stops when the screen goes off, it’s most likely because you’re using a service like YouTube without Premium, where background playback is locked behind a subscription.

iPhone may stop the audio if:

• Low Power Mode is ON
• Background App Refresh is OFF for that specific app

Your iPhone does not punish you for not subscribing. Apple does not stop music when the screen locks, even without a subscription. You can play downloaded local files or Apple Music samples in the background just fine.

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Playing Music with a Back Screen:

For appearance of sleep, if you want to, you can let it play, while the screen just being black. Use my User Tip: How to Create and Use a Black Screen Saver (To Avoid Sleep Mode) - Great for Music! - User Tip