Cancel Apple News+ directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
You can stop your Apple News+ subscription at any time through the Settings app on any Apple device. The process takes about two minutes and stops your charges when ready — you keep access until your current billing period ends. You do not need to contact Apple support unless something goes wrong during cancellation.
The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, but the principle is the same: you find your subscriptions in Settings, locate Apple News+, and tap the option to cancel. Your subscription will not renew on the next billing date.
Key Takeaways
- Cancel Apple News+ through Settings on your device — go to your Apple ID, then Subscriptions, then find Apple News+ and tap Cancel Subscription.
- Cancellation takes effect when ready, but you retain access until the end of your current billing cycle.
- If you subscribed through the Apple News app itself, you cancel in the same place; if you subscribed through a family plan, only the family organizer can manage it.
- You can resubscribe at any time without penalty, and Apple sometimes offers discounts to returning subscribers.
Cancel on iPhone or iPad
Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top of the screen. Then tap Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to your Apple ID. Find Apple News+ in the list and tap it.
On the next screen, tap Cancel Subscription. A confirmation message will appear asking why you are cancelling — this is optional feedback, and you can skip it. Tap Confirm Cancellation at the bottom. You will see a message saying your subscription has been cancelled, with the date your access ends.
If you do not see Apple News+ in your Subscriptions list, check whether you subscribed through a family plan. If someone else in your family set up the subscription, only that person (the family organizer) can cancel it. Ask them to follow the same steps on their device.
Cancel on Mac
Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions). Click your name in the sidebar, then click Subscriptions. Find Apple News+ and click it.
Click Manage next to Apple News+, then click Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted. The same rules explore: your access continues through the end of your billing period, and you can resubscribe later if you change your mind.
What happens after you cancel
Your subscription stops renewing on the next billing date. Until that date arrives, you can still read all Apple News+ stories and use all features normally. You will not be charged again after your current period ends.
Apple does not send a cancellation confirmation email by default. If you want proof of cancellation, take a screenshot of the confirmation message on your device, or check your Apple ID purchase history (Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases > Purchase History) to confirm the subscription no longer appears as active.
If you subscribed through a family plan
Family plans work differently from individual subscriptions. If your family organizer set up Apple News+ for the whole family, you cannot cancel it yourself — only the organizer can manage it. The organizer should follow the cancellation steps above, which will remove Apple News+ from everyone in the family group.
If you want to keep the subscription but the organizer wants to cancel it, you can set up your own individual subscription instead. You would need to ask the organizer to remove you from the family plan first, then subscribe separately on your device.
Resubscribe if you change your mind
You can turn Apple News+ back on at any time. Open the News app, tap the following icon (three dots) in the bottom-right corner, then tap Subscriptions. Tap Subscribe to Apple News+ and follow the prompts. Your billing will restart on the date you resubscribe.
Apple sometimes offers discounts to people who have cancelled before — you may see a promotional offer when you try to resubscribe. These offers vary and are not may provide, but it is worth checking before you pay the full price.
Troubleshooting if cancellation does not work
If you tap Cancel Subscription but the button does not respond, try signing out of your Apple ID and signing back in. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Sign Out, wait 30 seconds, then sign back in with your password. Then return to Subscriptions and try cancelling again.
If the subscription still will not cancel, or if you were charged after cancelling, contact Apple Support through the Support app on your device or at support.apple.com. Have your device name and the date you attempted to cancel ready. Apple can manually cancel subscriptions and process refunds if you were charged in error.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of my billing period?
No. Apple News+ charges monthly or yearly depending on your plan, and cancellation stops future charges but does not refund the current period. You keep full access until that period ends. If you were charged twice by mistake, contact Apple Support and they can issue a refund.
Can I cancel Apple News+ from the web or through iTunes?
No. You must cancel through Settings on an Apple device — iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You cannot manage Apple News+ subscriptions from a web browser or on Windows.
Does cancelling Apple News+ affect my other Apple subscriptions?
No. Cancelling Apple News+ only stops that subscription. Your iCloud, Apple Music, Apple TV+, or any other subscriptions will continue normally and will not be affected.
What if my family organizer cancels Apple News+ but I still want it?
You can set up your own individual subscription. Ask the organizer to remove you from the family plan first (they do this in Family Sharing settings), then subscribe to Apple News+ on your own device. You will be billed separately for your subscription.
How do I know if my cancellation went through?
You will see a confirmation message on your device when ready after tapping Confirm Cancellation. You can also check by returning to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions — Apple News+ should no longer appear in the list, or it should show a status of "Cancelled" with an end date.