Open Settings, then tap your name at the top

Your subscriptions live in the Settings app on your iPhone. Tap the gray Settings icon on your home screen, then scroll to the very top and tap your name (the line that shows your Apple ID email). You'll see a menu with several options — the one you need is Subscriptions.

This takes you to a list of every subscription tied to your Apple ID: apps you pay for monthly, services like Apple Music or iCloud+, and anything else that charges you on a recurring basis. The list shows what you're paying for, how much each one costs, and when the next charge happens.

Key Takeaways

  • Subscriptions are found in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, not in the App Store.
  • The list shows all recurring charges from your Apple ID, including apps, services, and in-app subscriptions.
  • You can see the renewal date and price for each subscription before you cancel anything.
  • Canceling a subscription from this screen stops future charges but does not refund money already paid.
  • Some subscriptions renew monthly, others yearly — check the renewal date to know when the next charge hits.

What you'll see on the Subscriptions screen

Each subscription shows three pieces of information: the name of the app or service, the price per billing period, and the renewal date. For example, you might see "Spotify — $11.99/month — Renews Dec 15" or "iCloud+ — $2.99/month — Renews Jan 3".

Subscriptions are listed in the order they renew, so the ones charging you soonest appear at the top. If you tap on any subscription, you'll see more detail: the exact date you started it, your renewal date, and options to manage or cancel it. Some subscriptions also show whether you're in a free trial period.

Why subscriptions don't show in the App Store

The App Store app has its own Subscriptions section, but it only shows subscriptions you started directly through the App Store itself. Most subscriptions — especially services like Netflix, Hulu, or Adobe Creative Cloud — are managed through your Apple ID settings instead, because they're tied to your account rather than to a specific app purchase.

This split can be confusing. If you're looking for a subscription and can't find it in Settings, check the App Store app too: tap the profile icon in the top right corner, then tap Subscriptions. Between the two locations, you'll see everything you're paying for.

How to find subscriptions you forgot about

If you haven't looked at your subscriptions in months, you may find charges you no longer use. Scroll through the full list slowly — free trials that converted to paid subscriptions, apps you downloaded once and never opened again, and services you meant to cancel often hide in plain sight.

Some subscriptions have confusing names. A subscription labeled "Premium" or "Pro" might be for an app you haven't thought about in a year. If you don't recognize a name, tap it to see when it started and what it costs. That context usually tells you whether you still want it.

Checking renewal dates before you cancel

Before you cancel, look at the renewal date. If a subscription renews tomorrow and you cancel today, you'll lose access when ready — you won't get a refund for the period you already paid for. If it renews next month, you have time to decide whether to keep it.

Some people prefer to let a subscription charge one more time, then cancel right after, so they get the full month of use. Others cancel when ready to stop the bleeding. Either way, the renewal date tells you exactly when the next charge happens, so you can time your cancellation to match your preference.

What happens after you cancel from Settings

When you cancel a subscription from the Subscriptions screen, the charge stops at the next renewal date. You keep access to the service until that date arrives — if you cancel on December 10 and the renewal date is December 15, you can still use the service for five more days.

After the renewal date passes, the subscription disappears from your list. If you change your mind and want to resubscribe, you can usually do so from within the app or from the same Subscriptions screen, which will show a button to resubscribe.

Subscriptions tied to Family Sharing

If you're part of a Family Sharing group, some subscriptions may be shared across multiple family members' accounts. These appear in your Subscriptions list, but you can't cancel them unless you're the family organizer — the person who set up the Family Sharing group.

If you see a subscription you want to cancel but can't, ask the family organizer to do it. They'll see the same Subscriptions screen and have the option to cancel. You'll also see a note indicating that the subscription is shared with your family.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see subscriptions from other family members on my iPhone?

No. Each person's iPhone shows only their own subscriptions. If you're the family organizer, you can see which subscriptions are shared with the family, but you won't see other members' personal subscriptions. To see what someone else is paying for, they'd have to show you their Settings screen.

What if I cancel a subscription and want it back?

You can resubscribe from the same Subscriptions screen — it usually shows a Resubscribe button for services you've canceled. You can also resubscribe from within the app itself. Your access restarts when ready, and you'll be charged at the next billing cycle.

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Canceling a subscription stops future charges, but does not refund the current billing period. If you paid for a month on December 1 and cancel on December 15, you've lost the second half of that month's payment. Some services offer refunds in rare cases — contact the company directly to ask.

Why do I see a subscription I don't remember starting?

Free trials often convert to paid subscriptions automatically when the trial ends. Check the start date in the subscription details — if it's months old, you likely started a free trial and forgot to cancel before it charged. This is the most common reason for mystery subscriptions.

Can I cancel a subscription from the app instead of Settings?

Most apps have a way to manage your subscription within the app itself, usually in Settings or Account. However, the most reliable way is always through your iPhone's Settings app, because that's where Apple tracks all your charges. Canceling from the app sometimes fails or gets stuck.