Where to find your active subscriptions on iPhone

Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap your name at the top of the screen. Then tap Subscriptions. You will see a list of every subscription tied to your Apple ID — apps, services, and memberships you pay for through the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and other Apple services.

This is the single place where Apple shows you everything you are paying for on a recurring basis. If you have subscriptions through other payment methods (a credit card you gave directly to a company, for example), they will not show up here. But anything you signed up for through your iPhone and are being charged through Apple will be listed.

The list shows the subscription name, the next billing date, and the price you pay. Subscriptions are grouped by status — active ones appear first, and cancelled subscriptions appear below if you want to review what you used to pay for.

Key Takeaways

  • Your iPhone subscriptions are found in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, and this list includes only charges billed through Apple.
  • Each subscription shows its name, price, and next billing date so you can see exactly what you are paying and when.
  • You can pause a subscription for up to 60 days without cancelling it, which is useful if you want to stop charges temporarily.
  • Cancelled subscriptions stay visible in your list for 30 days so you can resubscribe if you change your mind.

How to see details about a single subscription

Tap any subscription in your list to open its details page. Here you will see the full price, the billing cycle (monthly, yearly, or whatever the plan offers), and the exact date your next charge will occur.

You will also see a Manage button. Tapping this takes you to the subscription's settings within that app or service — for example, if you tap Manage on an Apple Music subscription, it opens Apple Music's settings where you can change your plan tier or turn off auto-renewal.

Some subscriptions offer a free trial period. If you are still in a trial, the details page will show how many days remain before you are charged. This is the place to check if you are unsure whether a trial has ended.

How to pause or cancel a subscription

On the subscription's details page, scroll down and tap Turn Off Auto-Renewal or Cancel Subscription. The exact wording depends on the service, but both options stop future charges.

If you choose to pause instead of cancel, some subscriptions offer a pause option that lets you stop charges for up to 60 days without losing your account or settings. After the pause ends, billing resumes automatically unless you cancel. Not every subscription offers this — if you do not see a pause option, you can only cancel.

When you cancel, your access usually ends on the next billing date, not when ready. You can still use the service until that date arrives. If you cancel mid-cycle, you do not get a refund for the unused portion, though some services have their own refund policies you can contact them about.

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

If a subscription appears in your list and you do not remember signing up for it, tap it to see the app or service name and the billing date. Sometimes a free trial converts to a paid subscription automatically, or a service you used once years ago is still charging you.

You can cancel it when ready by tapping Turn Off Auto-Renewal. The charge will stop after the current billing period ends. If you were charged recently and want your money back, contact the app developer or service directly — Apple does not issue refunds for subscriptions, but the company that runs the service sometimes will if you ask within a reasonable time frame.

To prevent surprise charges in the future, check this list every few months. Many people find subscriptions they forgot about and cancel them to save money.

How subscriptions appear on your bill

Every subscription you see in Settings will show up on your Apple ID bill. You can view your full billing history by going to Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases > Purchase History. This shows every charge, refund, and subscription renewal tied to your Apple ID.

Charges appear on your credit card or payment method as "Apple" or "iTunes" — not always with the subscription name. If you see a charge you do not recognize, cross-reference it with your Subscriptions list to find out which service charged you.

Your bill is also sent to the email address associated with your Apple ID. Check your email inbox and spam folder for receipts if you want a record of what you paid and when.

Subscriptions that do not show up in Settings

Some subscriptions will not appear in your iPhone's Subscriptions list. If you signed up for a service by giving them your credit card number directly — not through the App Store — that subscription is managed by that company, not by Apple. Examples include subscriptions you buy on a website or through an app that handles its own billing.

To find these subscriptions, you have to check your credit card statement or contact the company directly. Some companies send renewal reminders to your email, which can help you keep track. If you want to cancel one of these subscriptions, you usually have to log into the company's website or contact their customer service.

The advantage of subscriptions billed through Apple is that you can manage them all in one place. The disadvantage is that you are limited to the payment methods linked to your Apple ID.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I see my subscriptions on a computer instead of my iPhone?

Yes. On a Mac, open System Settings, click your name, then click Subscriptions. On a Windows PC or any computer with a web browser, go to appleid.apple.com, sign in, click Subscriptions, and you will see the same list. Changes you make on any device sync across all of them.

What happens if I cancel a subscription and then want it back?

You can resubscribe at any time by opening the app or service and signing up again. If you cancelled within the last 30 days, your cancelled subscription will still appear in your list with a Resubscribe button. Tap it to turn billing back on without having to enter your payment information again.

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?

No, Apple does not refund the unused portion of a subscription. Your access continues until the next billing date, then stops. Some individual services have their own refund policies — contact them directly if you believe you deserve a refund for a specific reason.

Why does my subscription list show a service I never signed up for?

Family members sharing your Apple ID or iCloud account may have subscribed to it. Check with anyone else who uses your device or account. If you still do not recognize it, cancel it when ready and change your Apple ID password to prevent unauthorized charges.

How often should I check my subscriptions?

Check your Subscriptions list every month or two, especially after free trials end. Many people discover forgotten subscriptions this way and save money by cancelling them. Set a phone reminder if you tend to forget.