How to cancel Apple (App Store) Subscriptions
Quick answer: Any subscription you bought through an iPhone/iPad app is managed in one place in iOS Settings — cancel it there, not in the app.
| Difficulty | Easy — A couple of clicks online. |
|---|---|
| Time needed | ~2 minutes |
| Cancel via | iPhone, Mac |
| Category | Platform |
| Official page | Apple (App Store) Subscriptions cancel page |
Step-by-step
- On iPhone/iPad: open Settings and tap your name at the top.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Tap the subscription you want to end.
- Tap Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Free Trial) and confirm.
- On a Mac: App Store → your name → Account Settings → Subscriptions → Manage.
Open Apple (App Store) Subscriptions’s cancel page →
⚠️ Watch out for
- If there’s no Cancel button, the subscription wasn’t bought through Apple — cancel on the company’s website instead.
- Cancelling stops renewal but you keep access until the period ends.
FAQ
I cancelled in the app but I’m still billed — why?
In-app cancel screens often don’t stop Apple billing. You must cancel under Settings → [your name] → Subscriptions.
Still being charged?
If Apple (App Store) Subscriptions won’t let you cancel, send a certified cancellation letter (it’s legally binding), then dispute the charge with your bank and file an FTC complaint.
Last reviewed June 2026. Steps can change — confirm on the service’s official site.