Where to find and cancel your Apple subscriptions

You cancel Apple subscriptions through the same place you set them up: your Apple ID settings. The exact steps depend on whether you're using an iPhone, Mac, or web browser, but the principle is the same — you're telling Apple to stop renewing the subscription on your next billing date. Apple does not charge a cancellation fee, and you keep access to the service until that date passes.

The most common subscriptions people cancel are Apple Music, Apple TV+, iCloud storage, Apple News+, and Apple Arcade. You might also have subscriptions to apps like Spotify, Audible, or fitness services that you purchased through the App Store — those follow the same cancellation process.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel subscriptions through your Apple ID settings, not through the app itself, on any device where you're signed in to your Apple account.
  • Cancellation takes effect on your next billing date, so you keep access until then — there is no immediate loss of service.
  • On iPhone, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, find the one you want to cancel, and tap "Cancel Subscription".
  • On Mac, go to System Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases > Subscriptions, or use the App Store app directly.
  • On the web, sign in at appleid.apple.com, go to Subscriptions, and click "Edit" next to the subscription you want to cancel.

Canceling a subscription on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top. Then tap "Subscriptions" — you'll see a list of every active subscription tied to your Apple ID. Find the one you want to cancel and tap it.

On the subscription details screen, tap "Cancel Subscription" at the bottom. You'll see a confirmation screen explaining when the cancellation takes effect. Tap "Confirm" or "Stop Subscription" depending on what your device shows. That's it — the subscription is now set to cancel on your next billing date.

If you don't see a "Cancel Subscription" button, the subscription may have already ended, or it might be managed through a different method (for example, some app subscriptions are managed by the app developer, not Apple). In that case, contact the app maker directly.

Canceling a subscription on Mac

On a Mac running macOS Ventura or later, open System Settings and click your name in the sidebar. Click "Media & Purchases" and then "Subscriptions". You'll see your active subscriptions listed. Click the one you want to cancel.

Click "Edit" next to the subscription name, then click "Cancel Subscription". Confirm the cancellation on the screen that appears. The subscription will stop renewing on your next billing date.

If you're using an older version of macOS, or if you prefer to use the App Store app directly, open the App Store, click your account icon in the bottom left corner, click "Account Settings", scroll to "Subscriptions", and follow the same steps from there.

Canceling a subscription on the web

Go to appleid.apple.com in any web browser and sign in with your Apple ID and password. Click "Subscriptions" in the left sidebar. You'll see all your active subscriptions listed with their next billing dates.

Find the subscription you want to cancel and click "Edit" next to it. Click "Cancel Subscription" and confirm. The cancellation takes effect on your next billing date, and you'll receive a confirmation email from Apple.

What happens after you cancel

When you cancel a subscription, you keep full access to the service until the current billing period ends. For example, if you cancel Apple Music on the 15th and your billing date is the 25th, you can still use Apple Music until the 25th. After that date, your access stops.

If you change your mind before the billing date, you can reactivate the subscription through the same settings menu. Look for a "Reactivate" or "Renew" button on the subscription details screen. You won't lose any data — your preferences, playlists, and saved content remain tied to your account.

Apple sends a confirmation email when you cancel and another when the subscription actually ends. Check your email to make sure the cancellation went through, especially if you're canceling because you're concerned about unexpected charges.

Canceling subscriptions you bought through the App Store

Apps like Audible, Spotify, Calm, or Peloton that you subscribed to through the App Store use the same cancellation process as Apple's own subscriptions. You don't cancel them inside the app — you cancel them in your Apple ID settings using the steps above.

The app developer never sees your payment information. Apple handles the billing and the cancellation, then pays the developer their share. If you cancel a third-party app subscription and later want to resubscribe, you can do so through the app or through your Apple ID settings.

Troubleshooting cancellations that don't work

If you tap "Cancel Subscription" but the button doesn't respond, or if you see an error message, try signing out of your Apple ID and signing back in. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Sign Out (on iPhone) or System Settings > [Your Name] > Sign Out (on Mac), wait 30 seconds, then sign back in and try again.

If the subscription still won't cancel, the issue might be a pending payment or a problem with your payment method. Check that your payment method is current by going to Settings > [Your Name] > Payment & Shipping and updating your card or billing address if needed. Then try canceling again.

If you're still stuck, contact Apple Support through the Apple Support app, at support.apple.com, or by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE. Have your subscription name and the date you tried to cancel ready when you reach them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of a billing period?

No. Apple does not refund the current billing period when you cancel. You keep access until the end of that period, then the subscription stops. If you believe you were charged in error or have a special circumstance, contact Apple Support to request a refund.

Can I cancel a subscription from someone else's device?

Only if you're signed in to your Apple ID on that device. You cannot cancel another person's subscription without their Apple ID password. If you share an Apple ID with family members, you should use Family Sharing instead so each person has their own account and can manage their own subscriptions.

What if I don't remember which subscriptions I have?

Go to your Apple ID settings and look at the Subscriptions section — it shows every active subscription with the next billing date. You can also check your email for confirmation messages from Apple, or look at your credit card or bank statement to see charges from Apple.

If I cancel Apple Music, do I lose my playlists?

Your playlists and library stay in your account. If you resubscribe later, they'll be there. However, you won't be able to play songs while the subscription is inactive — you can only listen to music you've downloaded for offline use.

Can I pause a subscription instead of canceling it?

Apple does not offer a pause feature for most subscriptions. You either keep the subscription active or cancel it. Some third-party apps may offer their own pause option within the app, but Apple's system does not support pausing at the account level.