Where to find your active subscriptions on iPhone
Your iPhone stores all subscription information in the Settings app, not in the App Store itself. Open Settings, tap your name at the top, then select "Subscriptions." This screen shows every active subscription tied to your Apple ID — apps, services, iCloud storage, Apple Music, anything you pay for on a recurring basis.
The Subscriptions page displays each subscription with its renewal date and price. Subscriptions are grouped by status: active subscriptions appear first, followed by expired ones. If you have never set up a subscription, this section will be empty.
This is the single authoritative place to see what you are paying for. The App Store app itself does not show your subscription list — Apple intentionally separated this information into Settings to make it easier to find and manage.
Key Takeaways
- Your subscriptions live in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions, not in the App Store app.
- This screen shows the renewal date, price, and status of every recurring charge on your Apple ID.
- You can cancel, pause, or change the plan level for most subscriptions directly from this screen.
- Subscriptions you bought through the App Store, Apple's own services, and third-party apps that use Apple's billing system all appear in the same list.
- If a subscription does not appear here, it was likely purchased outside the Apple ecosystem and you will need to cancel it through that company's website or app.
What information the Subscriptions screen shows
Each subscription entry displays the app or service name, the next renewal date, and the amount you will be charged. Tapping on a subscription opens a detail screen with more options: you can see the plan you are on, when it renews, and buttons to manage or cancel it.
The detail screen also shows your renewal history — a list of past charges for that subscription. This is useful if you want to verify when you were last billed or if you suspect a charge was made in error.
Some subscriptions let you downgrade to a cheaper plan or pause the subscription temporarily instead of canceling outright. The options available depend on what the app developer or service provider allows. Apple does not force all subscriptions to offer these choices.
Subscriptions that may not appear in Settings
Not every recurring charge on your credit card will show up in the iPhone Subscriptions screen. If you signed up for a subscription through a company's website — not through the App Store or an app — it will not appear here. For example, if you paid for a streaming service directly on their website using your credit card, you will need to log into that website to cancel it.
Some apps also use their own billing systems instead of Apple's. These subscriptions bypass the App Store entirely and will not show in Settings. The app itself usually has an account or settings section where you can manage your subscription.
To find these hidden subscriptions, check your credit card or bank statement for recurring charges. Look for the company name and search their website for an account settings or billing page. Most companies have a "Manage Subscription" or "Billing" link in their account menu.
How to cancel or change a subscription from Settings
Open the subscription detail screen by tapping on any active subscription in Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions. At the bottom of the screen, you will see a button labeled "Cancel Subscription" or "Edit." Tap it.
If you tap "Cancel Subscription," the app will ask you to confirm. You can usually choose to cancel when ready or at the end of your current billing period. Canceling at the end of the period means you keep access until that date, then the subscription stops renewing. Canceling when ready stops the subscription right away and may result in a refund for the unused portion, depending on the app's policy.
If the subscription offers a plan change, tapping "Edit" lets you switch to a different tier — usually a cheaper or more expensive version of the same service. The price change takes effect on your next renewal date.
Checking for subscriptions you forgot about
Many people discover subscriptions they no longer use by reviewing the full list in Settings. Scroll through the entire Subscriptions page and look for services you do not actively use. Streaming apps you tried once, productivity tools you abandoned, or premium features you forgot you turned on often hide in this list.
If you have not reviewed your subscriptions in several months, set aside time to go through each one. Ask yourself: Do I use this? Do I still need this? Would I buy it again today? If the answer is no, cancel it.
You can also check your credit card or bank statement for recurring charges. Search for any company name you do not recognize and search their website for a subscription management page. This catches subscriptions purchased outside the Apple ecosystem.
What happens when you cancel a subscription
When you cancel a subscription through Settings, your access to that service stops on the date you chose — either when ready or at the end of your current billing period. You will not be charged again after that date.
If you cancel in the middle of a billing cycle and the app's policy allows refunds, you may receive one. However, most subscriptions do not refund partial months. Check the app's terms or contact the company directly if you believe you are owed a refund.
You can resubscribe to the same service later by opening the app and following its subscription prompt. Your old data or settings may or may not be saved depending on the app — some services keep your account active even after you cancel, while others delete your data after a set period.
Subscriptions tied to family sharing
If you use Family Sharing on your iPhone, subscriptions purchased by the family organizer may appear on other family members' devices. Each person can see subscriptions they personally purchased, but only the organizer can see and manage all family subscriptions.
If a subscription was purchased by someone else in your family group, you cannot cancel it from your device. You would need to ask the organizer to cancel it, or you can remove yourself from Family Sharing if you want independent control over your subscriptions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can't I find a subscription I know I'm paying for?
If you purchased it outside the App Store — directly from a company's website or through their app using their own payment system — it will not show in Settings. Check your credit card statement for the charge, then log into that company's website to manage it. You may also need to contact their customer service to cancel.
Can I pause a subscription instead of canceling it?
Some apps offer a pause option, but not all. Open the subscription detail screen and look for a "Pause Subscription" button. If it is not there, the app does not support pausing. You can cancel and resubscribe later, though you may lose access to your account data depending on the app's policy.
Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
Most subscriptions do not refund partial months. However, some apps offer refunds within a certain window — usually 14 to 30 days of purchase. Check the app's terms or contact the company directly. Apple does not force refunds, so the policy is up to each developer.
How do I know if a charge on my credit card is a subscription?
Look for recurring charges with the same amount and date each month. Search the company name on your bank's website or in the App Store to identify it. Then check Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions to see if it appears there, or visit the company's website to manage it if it does not.
Can family members see my subscriptions?
No. Each person on a Family Sharing plan can only see their own subscriptions in Settings. The family organizer can see all subscriptions purchased with the family payment method, but not subscriptions other members bought with their own payment methods.