[5 Easy Ways] How to Share Music Between iPhones

This guide provides 5 effective ways on how to share music between iPhones, even if you have never subscribed to Apple Music.

By @Kelsey Last Updated May 27, 2025

How do I share music from one iPhone to another?

If you and your family or friends are all using iPhones, you may wanna know how to share music between iPhones so that you can enjoy your music on multiple devices effortlessly, or transfer your favorite playlist to another device, and it will also be more convenient to share and edit playlists with multiple users.

This guide will explore the best way on how to share music from one iPhone to another, including Apple Music, AirDrop, iCloud, and third-party tools. You can choose the most efficient way to transfer your favorite tracks.

Way 1. Share Music on iPhone with Apple Music Family Sharing

If you wish to share Apple Music on iPhone with your family, you can transfer songs between iPhones via "Family Sharing". This allows up to six people to access the same subscription. Learn how to send a song to someone on iPhone with detailed steps.

Step 1. Go to Settings > [Your Name] on your iPhone and find Family Sharing.

Step 2. Then tap Add Member to invite others via iMessage.

Step 3. Go to Family Sharing and tap Subscriptions, then select Apple Music and enable Sharing.

Step 4. Invited members can now go to Apple Music on their iPhones and play the shared songs.

✅ Pros:

No need to transfer songs manually
Access the full Apple Music library
Available for up to six users

❌Cons:

Need to activate Apple Music subscription
All members must be part of Family Sharing

Way 2. Share Music Between iPhones Without iTunes/iCloud

If you don't use Apple Music, choose a reliable iOS data manager that can help you easily share any music between iPhones, such as FoneTool, which supports you to transfer as many songs as you want to friends or family.

Key Features

★ Transfer music iPhone to iPhone and between iPhone and PC easily and quickly.

★ Transfer iPhone photos, music, videos, etc., without Apple ID limitations.

★ Support for transferring purchased and unpurchased music without compressing quality.

★ Transfer all music or preview in one click and select the songs you need.

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Step 1. Install FoneTool on your PC and connect the source iPhone to your PC, then head to Phone Transfer > iPhone to PC.

Step 2. Select Music and choose to drag or upload your music, tap OK, and click Start Transfer to save the music to your PC first.

Step 3. Then connect the target iPhone to the PC, tap Phone Transfer on FoneTool > PC to iPhone.

Step 4. Select Music, click Start Transfer to confirm to transfer music to the target iPhone.

✅ Pros:

For non-Apple Music users
No subscription required
The transfer speed is fast and easy to succeed

❌ Cons:

A USB cable is required

Way 3. Sync Music Between iPhones with iCloud Music Library

If you can use the same Apple ID on different iPhones, then you can enable iCloud Music Library to sync your music between iPhones. Here are the steps on how to share a song from iTunes on iPhone.

Step 1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Music > Turn on Sync Library.

Step 2. Sign in to the same Apple ID/iCloud account on another iPhone and enable Sync Library in Music Settings.

Step 3. Songs you've purchased in iTunes are automatically synced to the iPhone with the same iCloud account.

✅ Pros:

Auto-sync
No manual transfer required
Works with all Apple devices

❌ Cons:

Requires iCloud storage (if uploading non-Apple Music tracks)
Both devices must use the same Apple ID

Way 4. AirDrop Music from One iPhone to Another

iPhone users can quickly transfer music via AirDrop. AirDrop leverages Bluetooth and Wi-Fi technology to enable convenient music sharing between iPhones. Here is the detailed operation guide on how to transfer music from iPhone to iPhone:

Step 1. Turn on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both iPhones at the same time, then swipe up from the bottom of the screen to the control center and press and hold the network settings area, make sure AirDrop is set to:

"Contacts Only" (if the recipient is in Contacts)
"Everyone" (if the recipient is not in Contacts)

Step 2. Open Apple Music on the source iPhone. Select the songs/albums you want to share, tap the Share icon > and select AirDrop to select the target iPhone from the list.

Step 3. A prompt window will pop up on the target iPhone, and after clicking Accept, the music link will be saved to Apple Music.

✅ Pros:

No cable required
No internet required

❌ Cons:

Only works with Apple Music or downloaded files
Both devices must be nearby

Way 5. Transfer Music Between iPhones Without Computer

The FoneTool app provides a convenient cross-device wireless transfer solution, and you can use the tool to easily send music from one iPhone to another when the music files are stored locally on your iPhone. The specific operation process is as follows:

Step 1. Download and install FoneTool for iOS from the App Store on both iPhones, launch the app, and authorize Wi-Fi access.

✨Tip: You only need to turn on the Wi-Fi function; you don't need to connect to the Internet.

Step 2. Click to connect the device on both devices > Tap Connect to iOS > Select the target iPhone name from the list.

Step 3. Check FoneTool's Music bar on the source iPhone, tick the songs you need to transfer, and click the Send button.

Step 4. On the target iPhone, tap Confirm to receive the music. When the transfer is done, it can be viewed in the local files of Apple Music.

✨Tip: The FoneTool app is also compatible with various Android phones, supporting two-way transfer between iPhone and Android devices.

✅ Pros:

No cable required
No subscription required
Local music file transfer

❌ Cons:

Requires app installation

Final Words

Here are 5 simple and effective ways on how to share music between iPhones, and you will be able to transfer your favorite tracks and playlists to another iPhone. Whether you prefer wireless sharing, cloud syncing, or third-party apps, there's a solution for every need.