Where to cancel depends on what device you use
You cancel most Apple subscriptions through the same place you started them: Settings on iPhone or iPad, System Settings on Mac, or your Apple ID account online. The steps differ slightly by device, but the principle is the same — you find the subscription in your account and turn it off. Apple does not charge a cancellation fee, and your access ends at the end of your current billing period, not when ready.
If you subscribed through the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, iCloud+, or Apple News+, you manage the cancellation yourself without calling anyone. Third-party apps sold through the App Store (like Spotify or Calm) may have their own cancellation pages, so check the app's website first if you subscribed there.
Key Takeaways
- On iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name, select Subscriptions, find the one you want to cancel, and tap Cancel Subscription.
- On Mac, open System Settings, click your name in the sidebar, go to Subscriptions, and click the Edit button next to the subscription you want to stop.
- On the web, sign in to appleid.apple.com, click Subscriptions, find the one you want to cancel, and click Manage.
- Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing cycle; cancellation does not cut off access when ready.
- If you subscribed through a third-party app, check that app's website or settings first, because some handle cancellation outside of Apple's system.
Cancel on iPhone or iPad through Settings
Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top of the screen. Tap Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to your Apple ID. Find the one you want to cancel and tap it.
On the subscription details page, tap Cancel Subscription. Apple will ask you to confirm — tap Cancel Subscription again. You will see a message saying your subscription has been cancelled, along with the date your access ends. You do not need to do anything else; the subscription will stop renewing on that date.
If you do not see the subscription in your list, it may be managed through a different Apple ID. Sign out of Settings and sign in with the other Apple ID, then repeat the steps above.
Cancel on Mac through System Settings
Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Settings. Click your name in the sidebar on the left. Scroll down and click Subscriptions.
Find the subscription you want to cancel and click the Edit button (it looks like three dots or a pencil icon, depending on your macOS version). Click Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted. Your subscription will remain active until the end of your current billing period.
Cancel through your Apple ID account online
Go to appleid.apple.com in any web browser and sign in with your Apple ID and password. Click Subscriptions in the left sidebar. Find the subscription you want to cancel and click Manage next to it.
Click Cancel Subscription. Apple will ask you to confirm and may show you a reason-selection menu. You can select a reason or skip it. Once you confirm, the cancellation is complete. Your subscription will stop renewing at the end of your current billing cycle.
What happens after you cancel
Cancelling a subscription does not cut off your access when ready. You keep using the service until your current billing period ends. For example, if you cancel on the 15th of the month but your billing date is the 20th, you can still use the service until the 20th.
After your access ends, you will not be charged again. If you change your mind before the billing date, you can resubscribe through the same method you used to cancel, and you will not lose any data or settings tied to that subscription.
Cancelling subscriptions from third-party apps
Some apps sold through the App Store (like Spotify, Calm, or Adobe Creative Cloud) let you manage your subscription through Apple's system, but others handle billing on their own website. Check the app's website or settings first to see where you actually subscribed.
If the app shows a link to manage your subscription, follow it — it may take you to the app's own cancellation page rather than Apple's system. If you subscribed through Apple's system and want to cancel through the app instead, contact the app's support team; they can sometimes process cancellations faster than the Apple ID method.
If you cannot find a subscription to cancel
Subscriptions sometimes hide in unexpected places. Check whether you subscribed under a different Apple ID — you may have multiple accounts if you use different email addresses for different devices. Sign out and sign in with each Apple ID you own, then check Subscriptions on each one.
If a subscription appears on your bill but not in your Subscriptions list, it may be managed by a family member through Family Sharing. Ask the family organizer to check their Subscriptions list, or contact Apple Support through appleid.apple.com if you believe you are being charged for something you did not start.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of a billing cycle?
Apple does not refund partial months. Once you cancel, you keep access until the end of your current billing period, then the subscription stops. If you were charged in error or believe you should receive a refund, contact Apple Support through your Apple ID account or the App Store.
Can I pause a subscription instead of cancelling it?
Most Apple subscriptions cannot be paused — you either keep them active or cancel them. Some third-party apps offer pause options on their own websites. Check the app's settings or website to see if pausing is available.
What if I see a charge from Apple after I cancelled?
If you cancelled before your billing date, you should not see another charge. If you do, the charge may be from a different subscription you forgot about, or it may have been processed before your cancellation went through. Check your Subscriptions list to confirm what is active, then contact Apple Support if you see a charge you do not recognize.
How do I cancel a family subscription?
The family organizer (the person who set up Family Sharing) manages family subscriptions. If you are the organizer, follow the same cancellation steps above. If someone else is the organizer, ask them to cancel it, or contact Apple Support if you need help removing yourself from a family plan.
Can I cancel Apple One?
Yes. Apple One bundles multiple subscriptions (Apple Music, Apple TV+, iCloud+, and others). Cancel it the same way you would cancel any other subscription through Settings, System Settings, or your Apple ID account. When you cancel Apple One, all bundled subscriptions stop at the end of your billing period.