You can cancel Apple TV through your Apple ID settings on any device, and the process takes about two minutes

Apple TV subscriptions end through your Apple ID account, not through the Apple TV app itself. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use an iPhone, Mac, iPad, or web browser, but all routes lead to the same place: your Apple ID payment settings. You will not lose access to your account or other Apple services when you cancel — only the Apple TV+ subscription ends.

Cancellation takes effect when ready, though you keep access to Apple TV+ content through the end of your current billing cycle. If you paid monthly, you have until your next billing date. If you paid for a year upfront, you keep access until that year ends. Apple does not refund partial months or years.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through Apple ID settings on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or at appleid.apple.com — not through the Apple TV app itself.
  • You keep access to Apple TV+ through the end of your current billing period after you cancel, whether that period is monthly or annual.
  • Cancellation does not affect your Apple ID, iCloud, or any other Apple services — only the TV+ subscription ends.
  • If you share your subscription through Family Sharing, canceling removes it for everyone in your family group.
  • You can resubscribe at any time without penalty, and Apple sometimes offers free trial periods to returning subscribers.

Cancel on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top of the screen. Select Subscriptions, then find Apple TV+ in the list. Tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription. A confirmation screen will appear — tap Confirm Cancellation to finish.

If you do not see Apple TV+ in your Subscriptions list, it may already be canceled, or you may be subscribed through a different Apple ID. Check which Apple ID is signed into your device by going to Settings > [Your Name] and looking at the email address at the top.

Cancel on Mac

Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions). Click your name in the sidebar, then select Subscriptions. Find Apple TV+, click it, and click Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.

On some older Mac models, you may need to go to System Preferences > [Your Apple ID] > Subscriptions instead. The location changed between macOS versions, but the steps are the same.

Cancel Through Your Web Browser

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID and password. Click Subscriptions in the left sidebar, find Apple TV+, and click the edit icon (pencil symbol). Select Cancel Subscription and confirm.

This method works on any computer or phone with a web browser and is often the fastest route if you do not have an Apple device nearby. You will need your Apple ID password to sign in.

What Happens After You Cancel

Your access to Apple TV+ content continues until the end of your current billing period. If you were charged on the 15th of each month, you keep access until the 15th of next month. If you paid for a full year, you keep access for the full year you paid for. During this time, you can still watch any shows or movies you started.

After your access ends, you will no longer see Apple TV+ content in the Apple TV app, and you will not be charged again. Your watch history and saved shows remain tied to your Apple ID, so if you resubscribe later, those will still be there.

Canceling a Family Sharing Subscription

If you set up Apple TV+ through Family Sharing, only the family organizer (the person who created the family group) can cancel the subscription. When the organizer cancels, the subscription ends for everyone in the family group, not just one person.

If you are a family member but not the organizer and want to stop using Apple TV+, you cannot cancel it yourself — you will need to ask the organizer to do it. Alternatively, you can remove yourself from the family group entirely, though this also removes you from shared iCloud storage, shared purchases, and other family benefits.

Resubscribing to Apple TV+

You can resubscribe at any time by going back to your Apple ID Subscriptions settings and selecting Apple TV+. There is no penalty for canceling and resubscribing later. Apple occasionally offers free trial periods to people who have canceled in the past, though these are not may provide and depend on your account history.

If you canceled recently and want to check whether a free trial is available to you, start the resubscription process and look for any trial offer before you confirm payment. If no trial appears, you will be charged the current monthly or annual rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my watch history and saved shows if I cancel?

No. Your watch history, saved shows, and profile settings stay with your Apple ID. If you resubscribe later, everything will be there. You just will not be able to watch new content or access Apple TV+ while your subscription is inactive.

Can I cancel just my part of a Family Sharing subscription?

No. Only the family organizer can cancel the subscription, and it cancels for everyone. If you want to stop using Apple TV+ but keep the family group active, you would need to ask the organizer to remove you from the family group — though this also removes you from other shared services like iCloud storage.

What if I was charged after I canceled?

If you were charged after canceling, contact Apple Support through your Apple ID settings or at support.apple.com. Keep the cancellation confirmation screen or email as proof. Apple can review the charge and issue a refund if the cancellation did not process correctly.

Does canceling Apple TV+ affect my other Apple services?

No. Canceling Apple TV+ only ends that subscription. Your Apple ID, iCloud storage, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, and any other services remain active and unaffected.