Where to find and cancel your Apple subscriptions

You cancel most Apple subscriptions through the same place you started them: your account settings. On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, then tap the subscription you want to cancel and choose Cancel Subscription. On a Mac, go to System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions), click your name, select Subscriptions, find the one you want to stop, and click Edit or Manage. On the web, sign in to appleid.apple.com, go to Subscriptions, and click Manage next to the subscription you want to cancel.

The exact wording and button locations shift slightly between iOS versions and macOS versions, but the path is always: your account settings → subscriptions → the specific subscription → cancel or manage. Apple shows you the renewal date and price before you confirm the cancellation, so you can see exactly when your last charge will be.

If you subscribed through the App Store to an app's own subscription (like a fitness app or news app), you cancel it the same way — through your Apple ID subscriptions, not through the app itself. The app may have its own settings, but those do not control whether you are charged.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel Apple subscriptions in Settings on iPhone or Mac, or through appleid.apple.com on any device, not in the apps themselves.
  • Apple shows you the renewal date and final charge amount before you confirm cancellation, so you can plan around the last payment.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, but you keep access until the current billing period ends.
  • If you cannot find a subscription in your account, check whether you subscribed through a different Apple ID or a family member's account.
  • Some subscriptions (like AppleCare+) cannot be cancelled through Settings and require contacting Apple Support instead.

What happens after you cancel

When you cancel, your subscription stops renewing on the next billing date. You do not get a refund for the current period — you keep access to the service until that period ends, then it shuts off. If you paid for a year upfront and cancel after two months, you lose the remaining ten months of payment. Apple does not prorate or refund partial periods.

If you change your mind after cancelling, you can resubscribe at any time. There is no penalty for cancelling and restarting. Some subscriptions offer a free trial when you resubscribe, though this depends on the service and how long ago you cancelled.

Subscriptions you cannot cancel in Settings

A few Apple subscriptions do not appear in your Subscriptions list and cannot be cancelled through Settings. AppleCare+ for devices, AppleCare+ for Apple Watch, and some carrier-related subscriptions fall into this category. For AppleCare+, you need to contact Apple Support directly — either through the Apple Support app, by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE, or by visiting an Apple Store.

If you bought AppleCare+ when you purchased a device, you have 60 days to cancel and receive a refund. After 60 days, you can still cancel but will not receive money back. Apple Support can tell you the exact cancellation date for your device and process the cancellation when ready.

Cancelling subscriptions on a family account

If you are part of a Family Sharing group, each family member manages their own subscriptions through their own Apple ID. You cannot cancel another family member's subscription from your account. If a family member's subscription appears in your Subscriptions list, it means you are the one paying for it, and you can cancel it — but the other person will lose access when the current period ends.

The family organizer (the person who set up Family Sharing) can see which family members have active subscriptions but cannot directly cancel them. If a family member wants to cancel, they need to do it from their own device or account. If they no longer have access to their device, the organizer can remove them from Family Sharing, which will cancel their subscriptions.

Checking your subscription history and past charges

To see what you have been charged for subscriptions in the past, go to your Apple ID account settings, select Subscriptions, and scroll down to see your subscription history. You can also check your billing history by going to Settings → [Your Name] → Media & Purchases → View Account, then scrolling to Purchase History. This shows every charge from the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and other Apple services.

If you see a charge you do not recognize, you can report it to Apple Support. Apple can sometimes refund unexpected charges if you report them within 90 days. Keep the transaction date and amount handy when you contact support.

Stopping unwanted subscriptions you forgot about

Many people discover subscriptions they no longer use when reviewing their billing history. To find these, open your Subscriptions list and look for anything you have not actively used in the past month. Streaming services, fitness apps, cloud storage upgrades, and premium versions of note-taking apps are common ones people forget about. Cancelling even two or three forgotten subscriptions can save $10 to $30 per month.

If you want to be reminded before a subscription renews, you can turn on renewal reminders in Settings. Go to Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions, scroll down, and toggle on "Renewal Reminders." Apple will send you a notification a few days before each subscription renews, giving you a chance to cancel if you no longer want it.

Resubscribing and free trials

After you cancel, you can resubscribe to the same service at any time. Some services, like Apple Music or Apple TV+, may offer you a free trial again if you have been away for a while, though this varies by service and region. When you resubscribe, you start a new billing cycle — your old subscription history does not carry over, and you do not regain access to content you may have saved or downloaded.

If you cancelled a subscription and want to know whether a free trial is available when you resubscribe, the easiest way is to try resubscribing. Apple will show you the trial offer (if one exists) before you confirm the purchase. You can always cancel again if you change your mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund for a subscription I just cancelled?

Apple does not refund subscriptions you have already paid for, even if you cancel when ready after purchasing. You keep access until the current billing period ends, then it stops. If you cancelled by mistake within a few minutes of purchase, contact Apple Support — they sometimes make exceptions for accidental purchases, but this is not may provide.

Why is a subscription still showing up after I cancelled it?

If a subscription still appears in your list after cancellation, it may not have processed yet, or you may have multiple subscriptions to the same service under different Apple IDs. Check that you are looking at the correct Apple ID account. If it has been more than a few hours, contact Apple Support with the subscription name and your cancellation date.

How do I cancel a subscription if I do not have access to my device?

You can cancel through appleid.apple.com on any computer or phone. Sign in with your Apple ID, go to Subscriptions, and manage them from there. You do not need the original device you subscribed on.

What if my payment method is expired but I want to keep a subscription?

Update your payment method in Settings → [Your Name] → Payment & Shipping. If you do not update it, the subscription will fail to renew and will be cancelled automatically. Apple sends reminders when a payment method is about to expire, so check your email if you see a notice.

Can I pause a subscription instead of cancelling it?

Apple does not have a built-in pause feature for most subscriptions. You either cancel (and lose access when ready after the current period ends) or keep paying. Some individual services like Apple Music or Apple TV+ may offer their own pause options within the app, but this is rare. Cancelling and resubscribing later is usually the only option.