Where to find your subscriptions on iPhone

Open the Settings app on your iPhone, then tap your name at the top of the screen. Select Subscriptions from the menu — you will see it listed between "Passwords and Security" and "Media & Purchases". This screen shows every active subscription tied to your Apple ID, including apps, iCloud storage, Apple Music, and any other recurring charges.

The list displays the subscription name, how often you are charged (monthly, yearly, or weekly), and the next billing date. Subscriptions appear in the order they renew, so the ones charging soonest appear first. If you have not opened this menu in a while, you may be surprised how many subscriptions are running.

You can also reach this same list through the App Store. Open the App Store app, tap your profile picture in the top right corner, then select Subscriptions. Both routes show the identical information — use whichever is faster for you.

Key Takeaways

  • Your subscriptions live in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, where you can see the name, cost, and renewal date of each one.
  • The App Store app also shows your subscriptions under your profile picture, and both locations display the same list.
  • Tapping any subscription shows its renewal date, the plan you are on, and options to change or stop it.
  • Subscriptions that have already ended appear in a separate "Expired" section so you can see what you used to pay for.

What information each subscription shows

When you tap on any subscription in the list, a detail screen opens showing the full picture of that charge. You will see the subscription name, the current plan you are on (if the app offers multiple tiers), the price you pay, and how often the charge happens. Below that is the next billing date — the exact day your card will be charged again.

Some subscriptions also show a renewal history, letting you see past charges. This is useful if you want to confirm when you started paying or check whether the price has changed. If the subscription has a free trial period remaining, that information appears here too.

From this detail screen, you can change your plan to a different tier (if the app offers options), turn off auto-renewal so the subscription ends after the current period, or stop the subscription when ready. The buttons at the bottom of the screen make these actions clear.

Spotting subscriptions you forgot about

Many people discover subscriptions they no longer use when they look at this list for the first time. Apps you downloaded once and never opened again often renew quietly in the background. Streaming services you signed up for during a free trial, fitness apps, photo storage, and productivity tools are common culprits.

The easiest way to spot forgotten subscriptions is to sort the list by price — the most expensive ones usually stand out first. Look for apps you have not opened in months. If you recognize the name but cannot remember what it does, search for it on the App Store to read the description and see if it is still worth the cost.

Check the renewal dates too. If several subscriptions renew on the same day, you might be paying more than you realize in a single charge. Spreading them out or canceling the ones you do not use can make your monthly costs feel more manageable.

Understanding active versus expired subscriptions

At the top of your Subscriptions screen, you will see a tab labeled Active. Below that is an Expired section showing subscriptions that have already ended. Expired subscriptions are ones you canceled, or ones that ended because you did not renew them.

The Expired section is useful for remembering what you used to pay for. If you canceled a subscription six months ago and now want to restart it, you can tap it here and resubscribe without having to search the App Store. The app remembers your previous settings and billing information.

Subscriptions only appear in the Expired section after they have fully ended — if you turn off auto-renewal but the subscription is still active until the end of your current billing period, it stays in the Active list until that date passes.

Checking for hidden or family subscriptions

If you share an Apple ID with family members or have set up Family Sharing, some subscriptions may belong to other people in your family group. These appear in your Subscriptions list but are billed to the family organizer's payment method, not to you individually.

To see which subscriptions belong to which family member, look for a small label or note next to the subscription name. If you are the family organizer, you can see all subscriptions across the family group and manage them from this screen. If you are a family member, you can only manage subscriptions you personally started.

If you notice a subscription you did not start and do not recognize, ask the family organizer about it. They may have added it for the whole group, or another family member may have started it under the shared ID.

Changing your subscription plan or stopping a subscription

Once you tap into a subscription's detail screen, you have two main options. The first is to change your plan — if the app offers different tiers (like a basic plan and a premium plan), you can switch between them. The price and features update when ready, and your next billing date stays the same.

The second option is to turn off auto-renewal or cancel the subscription entirely. If you tap "Turn Off Auto-Renewal," your subscription stays active until the end of your current billing period, then stops. If you want to cancel when ready, look for a "Cancel Subscription" or "Delete" button — the exact wording depends on the app.

After you cancel, you usually keep access to the service until your paid period ends. For example, if you cancel a monthly subscription on the 15th and your billing date is the 30th, you can still use the service until the 30th. After that date, your access stops unless you resubscribe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see subscriptions from apps I deleted?

Yes. Deleting an app does not cancel its subscription — the subscription keeps charging until you manually turn it off. This is why checking your Subscriptions list regularly matters. You can cancel a subscription even if the app is no longer on your phone.

What if I do not recognize a subscription on my list?

Tap it to see the full name and description. If you still do not recognize it, search for the app name on the App Store to read what it does. If you are certain you did not start it, ask anyone else who uses your Apple ID or check with your family organizer if you use Family Sharing.

Will I lose my data if I cancel a subscription?

It depends on the app. Some apps delete your data when your subscription ends; others let you keep it but lock certain features. Check the app's description or settings before you cancel if your data matters to you. Many apps let you export or back up your information before the subscription ends.

Can I pause a subscription instead of canceling it?

Most apps do not offer a pause feature — you either keep the subscription active or cancel it. Some apps let you change to a cheaper plan temporarily instead. Check the subscription detail screen to see what options that particular app offers.

How do I know if a subscription price changed?

Apple sends you a notification when a subscription price increases, but you have to act on it — the charge goes through unless you cancel. Check your subscription detail screen to see the current price, and compare it to what you remember paying. If the price went up and you want to cancel, do it before your next billing date.