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" — you will see a list of every subscription tied to your Apple ID, whether you signed up through the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud+, or any app that uses Apple's payment system.

This list shows active subscriptions, ones you have paused, and ones you cancelled but are still using until the next billing date. The subscriptions screen is the single place Apple keeps all of them, so you do not have to hunt through individual apps or credit card statements to see what is running.

If you cannot find the Subscriptions option, make sure you are running iOS 13 or later — older versions of iPhone software do not have this feature in the same location. You can check your iOS version in Settings under "General," then "About."

Key Takeaways

  • Your iPhone subscriptions live in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, and this is where Apple shows everything you are paying for each month.
  • The subscription list tells you the renewal date, the price, and whether each subscription is active, paused, or already cancelled.
  • Cancelling a subscription through this screen stops future charges but usually lets you keep using the service until the current billing period ends.
  • Some subscriptions renew monthly and others yearly, so checking this list once a month helps you catch charges you forgot about.

What information the subscriptions screen shows you

Each subscription entry displays the app or service name, the price you pay, and the renewal date — the day your next charge will hit. You will also see whether the subscription is currently active (you are using it), paused (you turned it off temporarily), or expired (you cancelled it but the service is still running until the end of your paid period).

Tapping on any subscription opens more details: the exact renewal date, the plan you chose (monthly versus yearly, for example), and a button to cancel or change the plan. Some subscriptions let you pause instead of cancelling, which stops charges without losing your account or saved data.

How to cancel or pause a subscription

Find the subscription you want to stop in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, then tap it. You will see a "Cancel Subscription" button near the bottom. Tap it, and Apple will ask you to confirm — usually with a reason why you are leaving, though answering is optional.

Once you confirm the cancellation, the subscription stops renewing on the next billing date. You keep access to the service until that date arrives. For example, if you cancel Netflix on the 15th and your renewal date is the 22nd, you can still watch until the 22nd, then your access ends.

If the subscription offers a pause option instead of cancellation, you will see that button too. Pausing temporarily stops charges without cancelling your account — useful if you want to come back later without losing your saved preferences or payment method.

Why subscriptions pile up without you noticing

Many apps offer a free trial that converts to a paid subscription automatically. You might sign up for a free month of a streaming service, forget about it, and then get charged when the trial ends. The subscription screen is where you catch these before they become a pattern of unexpected charges.

Some subscriptions also hide renewal reminders in app notifications that you may have turned off or missed. Checking the subscriptions list once a month takes two minutes and shows you everything your Apple ID is paying for, regardless of whether you remember signing up.

Subscriptions tied to your Apple ID versus app-only subscriptions

The subscriptions screen in Settings shows only services that use Apple's payment system — meaning Apple processes the charge and takes a cut. This includes most App Store apps, Apple Music, iCloud+, and services like Disney+ or Spotify when you sign up through the Apple ID method.

Some apps have their own payment systems outside of Apple. For example, if you signed up for a subscription directly on a website rather than through an app, or if an app uses its own payment processor, that subscription will not appear in your iPhone's subscriptions list. You would need to log into that service's website or app settings to manage it. Check your email receipts or credit card statement if you think you have subscriptions that are not showing up in Settings.

What to do if you see a subscription you do not recognize

If you find a charge you do not remember authorizing, tap the subscription and note the renewal date and price. Then check your email for a confirmation message from Apple — search your inbox for the app name or "Apple" to find the original receipt.

If you genuinely did not authorize it, you can cancel it when ready through the subscriptions screen. You can also contact Apple Support through the Settings app (Settings > [Your Name] > "Contact Apple Support") to report the charge and ask for a refund. Apple sometimes refunds unauthorized charges or charges from free trials that converted without clear warning, though refunds are not may provide.

Checking subscriptions on a family plan

If you are part of a family sharing group, the subscriptions screen shows only subscriptions tied to your individual Apple ID. Subscriptions purchased by other family members appear on their own devices and accounts, not yours.

If a family member is paying for a subscription that you want to use — like Apple Music or Apple TV+ — the family organizer can set up a family plan, which costs more than an individual plan but covers everyone. Check the subscription details to see if a family plan option exists, or ask the person managing the family account to add you to their subscription.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I cancel a subscription, do I get my money back?

No, cancellation stops future charges but does not refund the current billing period. You keep access until the renewal date. If you were charged for a free trial that you did not authorize, contact Apple Support through Settings to request a refund — they sometimes grant these, but it is not automatic.

Can I pause a subscription instead of cancelling it?

Some subscriptions offer a pause option, which temporarily stops charges without cancelling your account. Not all services support pausing — it depends on the app. If the pause button is not there, cancellation is your only option, though you can always resubscribe later.

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

Cancelled subscriptions stay visible in the list until the current billing period ends. Once the renewal date passes, the subscription moves to an "Expired" status and eventually disappears from the list. This is normal and does not mean you are still being charged.

Do subscriptions I buy directly from a website show up in this list?

No. Only subscriptions purchased through Apple's system appear in Settings. If you signed up on a website or through an app's own payment method, you need to log into that service directly to manage or cancel it. Check your email receipts to find where you signed up.

Can I see subscriptions from my old iPhone on my new one?

Yes, as long as you sign in with the same Apple ID on the new phone. All subscriptions tied to that Apple ID will appear in the subscriptions list. If you use a different Apple ID on the new phone, you will only see subscriptions from that account.