Where to find and cancel your Apple subscriptions
You cancel most Apple subscriptions through the same account settings where you started them. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or a web browser, but the location is always your Apple ID settings, not the app itself. Apple does not let you cancel directly from an app — you have to go to your account.
Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep access until that period ends, then the subscription stops. You will not get a refund for the time already paid, but you can restart the subscription later if you change your mind.
The process is the same whether you are cancelling Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, iCloud+ storage, or any other recurring charge tied to your Apple ID. Third-party apps sold through the App Store use the same cancellation system.
Key Takeaways
- Cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID settings, not in the app itself — the app has no cancel button.
- Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, and you keep access until then.
- On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions to see and cancel active subscriptions.
- On Mac, use System Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases, or visit appleid.apple.com in any browser.
- You can restart a cancelled subscription at any time; cancelling does not delete your account or data.
Cancel a subscription on iPhone or iPad
Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top. Then tap Subscriptions. You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to your Apple ID.
Tap the subscription you want to cancel. On the next screen, tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom. A confirmation message will appear asking why you are cancelling — you can choose a reason or skip it. Tap Confirm Cancellation to finish.
After you confirm, the subscription stops at the end of the current billing period. You will see a message saying when the cancellation takes effect. If you change your mind before that date, you can resubscribe from the same screen.
Cancel a subscription on Mac
Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Settings. Click your name in the sidebar, then click Media & Purchases. Click Manage next to Subscriptions.
A window will open showing all your active subscriptions. Find the one you want to cancel and click the Edit button next to it. Click Cancel Subscription, then confirm your choice in the dialog that appears.
The subscription will end at the close of your current billing cycle. You can restart it later by returning to the same screen and selecting it again.
Cancel a subscription using a web browser
Go to appleid.apple.com in any web browser and sign in with your Apple ID. Click Media & Purchases in the left sidebar, then click Manage next to Subscriptions.
Click the subscription you want to cancel, then click Cancel Subscription. You will be asked to confirm the cancellation. After you confirm, the subscription ends at the end of your billing period.
This method works on Windows, Mac, or any device with a web browser. It is useful if you do not have access to your Apple device or prefer to manage subscriptions on a computer.
What happens after you cancel
Your subscription remains active until the end of the billing period you have already paid for. For example, if you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 1st, you keep access until the 1st of the next month. After that date, the subscription stops and you lose access to the service.
You will not be charged again after the cancellation takes effect. Your Apple ID, account data, and any content you created (such as photos in iCloud or saved games) remain on your account. Cancelling a subscription does not delete anything.
If you restart the subscription later, you may be offered a free trial or promotional rate, depending on the service and your history with it. Each subscription has its own cancellation and restart rules.
Cancelling subscriptions you no longer recognize
If you see a subscription you do not remember starting, check the app name carefully — sometimes the name in Settings differs from what appears in the App Store. You can still cancel it the same way, even if you do not have the app installed.
If you believe a subscription was started without your permission, cancel it first, then change your Apple ID password and review your payment method. You can also check your billing history by going to appleid.apple.com, clicking Media & Purchases, and scrolling to Purchase History.
If you see charges after you cancel, contact Apple Support through appleid.apple.com or the Support app on your device. Keep the cancellation confirmation message as proof that you ended the subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?
No. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing period, and you keep access until then. You will not receive a refund for time already paid. If you cancel when ready after being charged, contact Apple Support to request a refund — they sometimes grant one-time refunds within a short window of the charge.
Can I pause a subscription instead of cancelling it?
Apple does not offer a pause feature for most subscriptions. You cancel and then restart later if you want to use the service again. Some services, like Apple TV+, may offer promotional pricing when you restart, but this is not may provide.
What if I cancel but still see charges?
Check your cancellation confirmation to confirm the end date — you may still be in the paid period. If charges appear after that date, the subscription may have been restarted accidentally. Go back to Settings > Subscriptions and verify it is cancelled. If charges continue, contact Apple Support with your receipt.
Do I lose my data if I cancel a subscription?
Cancelling a subscription does not delete your account or data. For iCloud+, your files remain but you lose the extra storage — if you exceed the free limit, you cannot add new files until you restart or delete some. For other services like Apple Music or Apple TV+, your watchlist and preferences stay on your account if you restart later.
Can I cancel a family subscription?
Only the family organizer can cancel a family subscription. If you are a family member but not the organizer, ask the organizer to cancel it. If you want to leave a family plan but keep your own subscription, the organizer can remove you from the family group, and you can start an individual subscription separately.