Cancel Apple TV+ Through Your Apple Account Settings

To stop your Apple TV+ subscription, you log into your Apple ID account settings and turn off the renewal. The subscription does not end immediately — you keep access until your current billing period runs out, then it stops. Apple does not charge you again after you cancel.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you subscribed through an Apple device, through the Apple TV app on another device, or through a third-party service like Amazon Prime Video or Roku. Each route uses the same Apple ID but accesses the cancellation through a different interface.

You do not need to contact Apple support to cancel. The option is built into your account settings and takes about two minutes to complete.

Key Takeaways

  • You cancel Apple TV+ by turning off auto-renewal in your Apple ID settings, not by deleting the app or contacting support.
  • Your subscription continues until the end of your current billing period after you cancel, so you do not lose access immediately.
  • If you subscribed through a third-party service like Amazon Prime Video or Roku, you cancel through that service's settings, not through Apple.
  • You can reactivate your subscription at any time by turning auto-renewal back on in the same settings menu.

Cancel on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Open the Settings app on your device. Tap or click your name at the top, then select Subscriptions. Find Apple TV+ in the list and tap or click it. Select Cancel Subscription or Turn Off Auto-Renewal — the exact wording depends on your device and iOS version.

A confirmation screen will appear asking why you are canceling. You can select a reason or skip this step. After you confirm, your subscription is marked for cancellation at the end of your current billing cycle. You will receive an email confirmation from Apple.

If you cannot find the Subscriptions option, your device may be running an older version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS. Update your device software first, then return to Settings and try again.

Cancel on Apple TV (the device) or through a web browser

If you subscribed on an Apple TV box, go to Settings on the device, then Users and Accounts, then select your account. Choose Subscriptions and find Apple TV+. Select it and choose Cancel Subscription.

To cancel through a web browser, visit appleid.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, and select Subscriptions. Click Apple TV+ and choose Cancel Subscription. This method works from any computer or phone with internet access.

Cancel if You Subscribed Through a Third-Party Service

If you signed up for Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video, Roku, or another third-party platform, you must cancel through that service, not through Apple. Canceling in your Apple ID settings will not stop the charge if the subscription is billed by the third party.

For Amazon Prime Video: Go to your Prime Video account settings, find Memberships and Subscriptions, locate Apple TV+, and select Cancel Channel. For Roku: Open your Roku account on a web browser, go to Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and select Cancel. Other platforms have similar paths — look for a Subscriptions or Channels section in your account settings.

If you are unsure which service is billing you, check your credit card or bank statement for the charge. The company name on the statement is the one you contact to cancel.

What Happens After You Cancel

You keep access to Apple TV+ until the last day of your current billing period. If you paid monthly, you have access through the end of that month. If you paid annually, you have access through the end of that year. After that date, the app will no longer let you watch — you will see a message asking you to renew your subscription.

Your watch history, saved shows, and profile settings remain in your Apple account for up to 30 days after cancellation. If you reactivate your subscription within that window, your saved list and viewing history return. After 30 days, this information may be deleted.

Reactivate Your Subscription

You can turn your subscription back on at any time by returning to the same Subscriptions menu and selecting Renew or Turn On Auto-Renewal. You will be charged immediately for the current billing period. If you reactivate within 30 days of canceling, your saved shows and watch history are restored.

You do not need to create a new account or re-enter payment information. The same Apple ID and payment method are used when you reactivate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of my billing period?

No. Apple does not issue refunds for partial months or years. You keep access until the end of your current billing period, but you do not receive money back for the unused time. To avoid paying for an extra month, cancel a few days before your renewal date.

Can I cancel Apple TV+ if I got it free with a device purchase?

Yes. Free trials and promotional subscriptions cancel the same way as paid ones. Once the free period ends, your subscription will not renew unless you turn auto-renewal back on and add a payment method.

What if I subscribed through a family member's Apple ID?

Only the person whose Apple ID owns the subscription can cancel it. If a family member set it up, ask them to go into their Subscriptions settings and cancel it there. Family members can watch the subscription while it is active, but they cannot cancel it themselves.

Do I lose access immediately after I cancel?

No. You keep access until the end of your current billing period. If you cancel on the 15th of the month but your renewal date is the 30th, you can still watch until the 30th. After that date, the app blocks access and asks you to renew.

Can I cancel Apple TV+ without canceling other Apple services?

Yes. Apple TV+ is a separate subscription from iCloud+, Apple Music, Apple News+, and other services. Canceling one does not affect the others. Each subscription has its own auto-renewal toggle in your Subscriptions settings.