How to cancel Apple TV on your device
To cancel Apple TV+, you need to go into your Apple account settings, not into the Apple TV app itself. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use an iPhone, Mac, or web browser, but the cancellation happens in the same place: your Apple ID payment and subscription settings.
On an iPhone or iPad, open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and tap Cancel Subscription. On a Mac, open System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions), click your name, select Password and Security, then Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and click Modify. On any web browser, go to appleid.apple.com, sign in, click Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and click Manage.
Your subscription will remain active through the end of your current billing cycle. You will not be charged again after that date, but you lose access to Apple TV+ content once the cycle ends. If you cancel mid-month, you still have access until your next billing date.
Key Takeaways
- Cancellation happens in your Apple ID settings under Subscriptions, not in the Apple TV app.
- Your access continues through the end of your current billing period after you cancel.
- You can resubscribe at any time and your watchlist and profile settings will remain saved for 30 days.
- If you subscribed through a third-party service like a mobile carrier or bundled plan, you must cancel through that service instead.
- Apple does not offer refunds for the current billing cycle if you cancel partway through.
Canceling a subscription bundled with another service
If you subscribed to Apple TV+ as part of a bundle—such as Apple One, a mobile carrier plan, or a family plan through another provider—you cannot cancel it through your Apple ID settings. Instead, you must cancel through the service that sold you the bundle.
For example, if you added Apple TV+ to an Apple One plan, you cancel it by modifying your Apple One subscription in your Apple ID settings, not by canceling Apple TV+ separately. If your carrier included Apple TV+ with your phone plan, you cancel through your carrier's app or website. Check your confirmation email or billing statement to see which service you subscribed through if you are unsure.
Some carriers and third-party providers do not allow you to remove Apple TV+ from a bundle without canceling the entire plan. Before you cancel, contact the provider to confirm whether you can remove just Apple TV+ or whether canceling it means losing the whole bundle.
What happens after you cancel
Once your billing cycle ends, you lose access to all Apple TV+ content. Your profile, watchlist, and viewing history are saved for 30 days. If you resubscribe within that window, your settings and progress return immediately. After 30 days, that data is deleted.
You can download episodes to your device before your subscription ends and watch them offline, but only while your subscription is active. Downloaded content disappears once your access ends, even if you resubscribe later. Plan ahead if there are shows you want to finish watching offline.
Resubscribing to Apple TV+
You can resubscribe at any time by going back to your Apple ID Subscriptions settings and selecting Apple TV+, or by opening the Apple TV app and tapping Subscribe. Your previous watchlist and viewing history will be restored if you resubscribe within 30 days of cancellation.
Apple occasionally offers free trial periods to returning subscribers, though this is not may provide. Check the subscription page when you resubscribe to see if a trial is available. If you subscribed through a bundle or carrier, you will need to resubscribe through that same service.
If you cannot find the cancel button
If you subscribed through a family member's Apple ID or a shared family plan, you cannot cancel the subscription yourself. The person who set up the family plan or who owns the Apple ID must cancel it. Ask them to go to their own Apple ID settings and modify the subscription.
If you subscribed through a third-party app or website (not Apple's official channels), contact that service's support team. Some unauthorized resellers do not allow cancellation through Apple's system. Keep your order confirmation or receipt handy when you contact them.
Timing and billing dates to know
Your cancellation takes effect immediately in your account, but your access does not end until your current billing cycle completes. Check your Apple ID settings to see your next billing date—this is the last day you can use Apple TV+. If you cancel on the first day of a monthly cycle, you still have access for the full month.
If you are charged after you cancel, it means your cancellation did not go through. Return to your Apple ID settings and confirm that Apple TV+ no longer appears under active subscriptions. If it still shows as active, try canceling again or contact Apple Support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?
No. Apple does not refund unused portions of your subscription. You keep access through the end of your billing cycle, but you will not receive money back for the days remaining after you cancel.
Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?
Apple TV+ does not have a pause feature. You must either keep the subscription active or cancel it. You can resubscribe later without penalty.
What if I subscribed through my phone carrier or Apple One?
You must cancel through that service, not through Apple TV+ settings. If it is part of Apple One, modify your Apple One plan in your Apple ID settings. If it is through a carrier, use their app or website.
Will my watchlist be saved if I cancel?
Yes, for 30 days. If you resubscribe within that window, your watchlist, viewing history, and profile settings return. After 30 days, that data is deleted permanently.
Can I cancel on the Apple TV app?
No. The Apple TV app does not have a cancel button. You must go to your Apple ID settings on your device or at appleid.apple.com to cancel your subscription.