Find and cancel a subscription in Settings

Open Settings on your iPhone, then tap your name at the top of the screen. Select Subscriptions (you may need to tap Media & Purchases first, depending on your iOS version). You will see a list of all active subscriptions tied to your Apple ID. Tap the subscription you want to stop, then tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.

The subscription ends on your next billing date — you keep access until then. If you cancel mid-cycle, you do not get a refund for the time already paid. Apple will send you a confirmation email once the cancellation is complete.

Some subscriptions, like Apple Music or iCloud+, appear in Settings under their own app sections rather than in the Subscriptions list. If you cannot find a subscription in the main Subscriptions menu, open the app itself and look for account or subscription settings within that app.

Key Takeaways

  • Go to Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions to see all active subscriptions on your Apple ID.
  • Tap the subscription you want to cancel and select Cancel Subscription; the service continues until your next billing date.
  • You will not receive a refund for the current billing period once you cancel.
  • Some apps manage their own subscriptions and do not appear in the main Subscriptions list; check the app's settings directly.
  • Apple sends a confirmation email when a subscription is successfully cancelled.

Why you might not see a subscription in the list

Not every subscription you pay for through your iPhone appears in Settings. Subscriptions managed directly by the app developer — rather than through Apple's billing system — do not show up in the Subscriptions menu. For example, some streaming services, news apps, or fitness platforms handle their own payments and cancellations.

If you know you have a subscription but cannot find it in Settings, open the app and look for an Account, Profile, or Subscription section. Most apps have a way to manage or cancel your subscription from within the app itself. Check the app's help or support page if you cannot locate the option.

Cancelling a subscription you no longer remember

If you see a charge on your credit card or Apple ID statement but do not recognize the subscription, check your email for confirmation messages from Apple or the app developer. These emails usually contain the app name and a link to manage the subscription.

You can also look at your purchase history in Settings. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases > Purchase History, then scroll through recent transactions to identify unfamiliar charges. Once you know which app it is, open that app or go to Subscriptions in Settings to cancel it.

What happens after you cancel

After you cancel, the app or service remains on your iPhone but stops working once your current billing period ends. You will not be charged again. If you want to use the service again later, you can resubscribe through the same process.

Some services let you pause a subscription instead of cancelling it outright. If the option appears when you tap Cancel Subscription, you can choose to pause for a set period and resume later without losing your account or settings.

Cancelling subscriptions from a computer or web browser

You do not have to use your iPhone to cancel. You can manage subscriptions on any device by visiting appleid.apple.com, signing in with your Apple ID, and navigating to Subscriptions. The process is the same: select the subscription and cancel it.

This can be useful if you are having trouble with the Settings app or prefer a larger screen. Changes made on the web immediately sync to your iPhone.

Refunds and billing disputes

Apple does not refund the current billing period when you cancel, but you can request a refund for a recent charge if you believe it was made in error or if you cancelled within a short window of being charged. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases > Purchase History, find the charge, tap it, and select Report a Problem. Explain why you want a refund and submit.

Apple reviews refund requests and typically responds within a few days. Refunds are issued to your original payment method. If you were charged multiple times for the same subscription, report each charge separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get my money back if I cancel mid-cycle?

No. When you cancel a subscription, you keep access until the end of your current billing period, but Apple does not refund the portion you have already paid. If you believe you were charged unfairly, you can request a refund through your purchase history.

Can I turn off auto-renewal without cancelling?

Yes. In the Subscriptions menu, tap the subscription, then toggle off Auto-Renew. The service will continue until your current period ends, then stop without renewing. You can turn auto-renew back on anytime before the period ends.

What if an app keeps charging me after I cancelled?

Check your purchase history to confirm the subscription is listed as cancelled. If charges continue, report the problem through your purchase history or contact Apple Support directly. Keep records of the charges as proof.

Can I cancel a subscription if I forgot my Apple ID password?

You will need to sign in to Settings with your Apple ID to access Subscriptions. If you forgot your password, use the Apple ID recovery process on the sign-in screen, or visit iforgot.apple.com to reset it. Once you regain access, you can cancel from Settings.