Open Settings, then tap your name at the top

Your subscriptions live in the Settings app on your iPhone. Open Settings, scroll to the very top, and tap your name (or "Apple ID, iCloud, Media & Purchases" on older iPhones). This takes you to your account page.

From there, tap Subscriptions. You will see every subscription tied to your Apple ID — apps, services, iCloud storage, Apple Music, anything you pay for through Apple's system. This is the fastest way to see what you are paying for and when the next charge comes.

Key Takeaways

  • Your iPhone subscriptions are in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, not scattered across different apps.
  • You can cancel, pause, or change the plan level for most subscriptions directly from this screen without contacting the company.
  • Some subscriptions renew automatically; the renewal date and price appear next to each one so you know when to expect a charge.
  • Subscriptions you started on your iPhone through the App Store are managed here, but subscriptions you started on a website may not appear in this list.

What you will see on the Subscriptions screen

The Subscriptions list shows three categories: Active, Expired, and Cancelled. Under Active, you see the name of each subscription, how much it costs, and when it renews. Tap any subscription to see more details — the renewal date, the plan you are on, and options to change or cancel it.

If a subscription is paused, it will say "Paused" next to the name. Paused subscriptions do not charge you, but they will resume on the date you set. Expired subscriptions are ones that ended naturally (you did not renew them) or ones you cancelled. Cancelled subscriptions show when you turned them off.

How to cancel or change a subscription

Tap the subscription you want to change. At the bottom of the screen, you will see options: Edit, Turn Off Free Trial, or Cancel Subscription. Tap Cancel Subscription, then confirm. Most subscriptions stop charging when ready, though some services let you use them until the current billing period ends.

If you want to keep the subscription but change the plan — for example, switching from Apple Music Individual to Apple Music Family — tap Edit instead. You can also pause a subscription for up to three months if you want to stop paying temporarily without cancelling entirely. Tap Manage, then Pause Subscription, and choose how long to pause.

Subscriptions that might not show up in Settings

If you started a subscription on a website rather than through the App Store, it will not appear in your iPhone's Subscriptions list. For example, if you signed up for a streaming service directly on their website using your email address, you manage that subscription on their website, not in Settings.

The same is true for subscriptions tied to a different Apple ID. If you share an iPhone with someone else and they use a different Apple ID, their subscriptions will not show in your Subscriptions list. Each person's subscriptions appear only under their own Apple ID account.

Checking subscriptions on other devices

Your subscriptions sync across all your Apple devices that use the same Apple ID. If you have an iPad or Mac, you can manage subscriptions there the same way: Settings (or System Settings on Mac) > [Your Name] > Subscriptions. Changes you make on one device show up on the others within a few minutes.

You can also manage subscriptions on a Mac by opening System Settings, clicking your name in the sidebar, then clicking Subscriptions. On an iPad, it is the same path as iPhone: Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions.

Why a subscription might charge you without appearing in the list

If you see a charge on your credit card or Apple ID but the subscription does not show in Settings, it usually means you started it outside the App Store. Check your email for confirmation messages from the company — they will tell you how to manage or cancel it. You may need to log into their website or contact their support team directly.

Another reason is that the charge came from a different Apple ID. If you have multiple Apple IDs, check each one's Subscriptions list. You can also check your Apple ID billing history to see which account was charged: go to Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases, tap your name, then tap View Account. Scroll down to Purchase History to see all charges from the past 90 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pause a subscription instead of cancelling it?

Yes. Tap the subscription, then Manage, then Pause Subscription. You can pause for up to three months. The subscription will not charge you during the pause, and it will automatically resume on the date you choose unless you cancel it before then.

What happens if I cancel a subscription mid-month?

Most subscriptions stop charging when ready when you cancel. However, some services let you keep using them until the current billing period ends — the app will tell you which applies. You will not get a refund for the current period, but you will not be charged again.

Why do I see a charge for a subscription I already cancelled?

If you cancelled recently, the charge may be from the last billing period before the cancellation took effect. Check the date of the charge against the cancellation date. If the charge is after you cancelled, contact the company directly — it may be an error, or the subscription may have been on a different Apple ID.

Can I see subscriptions from apps I deleted?

Yes. Deleting an app does not cancel its subscription. If you deleted an app but the subscription is still active, it will still appear in your Subscriptions list and will keep charging you. You must cancel it manually in Settings to stop the charges.

Do family members see each other's subscriptions?

No. Each person on a Family Sharing plan has their own Apple ID and their own Subscriptions list. Only subscriptions shared through Family Sharing (like Apple Music Family) appear on multiple accounts. Individual subscriptions are private to each person's account.