You can cancel Apple TV+ through your Apple ID settings on any device, and the process takes about two minutes

Apple TV+ cancellation happens in your Apple ID account settings, not through the Apple TV app itself. You stop the subscription immediately, but you keep access until your current billing period ends. If you paid monthly, you lose access on the date your next charge would have occurred. If you paid for a year upfront, you keep watching until that year is up.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you're using an iPhone, Mac, iPad, or web browser, but the location is always the same: your Apple ID settings under Subscriptions. You do not need to contact Apple support or call anyone.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Apple TV+ on iPhone or iPad, or System Settings on Mac.
  • On the web, go to appleid.apple.com, sign in, select Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and choose Cancel Subscription.
  • You keep access to Apple TV+ through the end of your current billing period after you cancel.
  • If you share your Apple ID with family members, cancelling stops the subscription for everyone using that account.

Cancel on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top. Tap Subscriptions, then find Apple TV+ in the list. Tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription. You'll see a confirmation screen asking why you're cancelling — this is optional feedback for Apple, not a required step. Tap the red Cancel Subscription button to confirm.

After you confirm, you'll see a message saying your subscription ends on a specific date. That date is the last day you can watch. Screenshot or note this date so you know when access stops.

Cancel on Mac

Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions). Click your name in the sidebar, then click Subscriptions. Find Apple TV+ and click it. Click Cancel Subscription, then confirm on the screen that appears.

The process is identical to iPhone and iPad — you'll see your final access date before you confirm the cancellation.

Cancel on the Web

Go to appleid.apple.com in any web browser and sign in with your Apple ID and password. Click Subscriptions in the left sidebar. Find Apple TV+ in the list and click it. Click Cancel Subscription and confirm on the next screen.

This method works from any computer or phone with a web browser, even if you don't own an Apple device. You need your Apple ID password to sign in.

What Happens After You Cancel

You keep watching Apple TV+ until your current billing period ends. If you're on a monthly plan and cancel on the 15th of the month, you watch until the 15th of next month. If you're on an annual plan, you watch until the same date next year.

After your access ends, you cannot watch any Apple TV+ content. Your watchlist and viewing history stay saved to your Apple ID, so if you resubscribe later, you'll see them again. You will not be charged again after cancellation.

Cancelling a Family Sharing Subscription

If you set up Apple TV+ through Family Sharing, only the account holder (the person who started the subscription) can cancel it. When you cancel, the subscription stops for all family members who share it. They'll see a message that Apple TV+ is no longer available on their devices.

If you're a family member and want to stop using Apple TV+ but keep the family sharing group active, you cannot do that — the subscription is all-or-nothing. You can ask the account holder to cancel, or you can remove yourself from Family Sharing entirely (though that affects access to other shared services too).

Resubscribing After Cancellation

You can resubscribe to Apple TV+ at any time through the same Settings menu where you cancelled. Go back to Subscriptions, tap Apple TV+, and tap Subscribe. Your old watchlist and history will be there. You'll be charged starting on the day you resubscribe.

Apple sometimes offers free trial periods to returning subscribers, though this is not may provide. Check the subscription screen when you resubscribe to see if a trial is available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I lose access immediately after cancelling?

No. You keep access through the end of your current billing period. If you cancel mid-month on a monthly plan, you watch until the end of that month. The cancellation takes effect on your next billing date.

Can I get a refund for unused time?

Apple does not refund unused portions of monthly or annual subscriptions. Once you cancel, you have access only until the end of your current billing period. Plan your cancellation around your billing date if you want to minimize unused time.

What if I can't find Apple TV+ in my Subscriptions list?

If you don't see it, you may not have an active subscription, or you may have subscribed through a different method (like a carrier or third-party service). Check your email for Apple receipts to confirm you have an active subscription, or contact Apple Support with your receipt.

Will cancelling remove the Apple TV app from my device?

No. The app stays on your device. You just won't be able to watch Apple TV+ content after your subscription ends. You can delete the app manually if you want, but it's not necessary.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

Apple does not offer a pause feature for Apple TV+. Your only options are to keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you want to stop paying temporarily, you must cancel and resubscribe later.