How to Cancel an Apple iTunes Subscription on Any Device

To cancel an Apple subscription, open your Apple Account settings on any device you’re signed in on, tap or click Subscriptions, choose the one you want to end, and select Cancel Subscription. The cancellation registers immediately, but you keep access until the end of the billing period you’ve already paid for.1Apple Support. If You Want to Cancel a Subscription From Apple The exact path varies by device.

On an iPhone or iPad

This is the quickest route, since your phone is almost certainly already signed in.

  • Open Settings and tap your name at the top.
  • Tap Subscriptions.
  • Tap the subscription you want to cancel.
  • Tap Cancel Subscription.

You may need to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode before the subscription list loads.2Apple Support. See Your Purchases and Subscriptions in the App Store on iPhone If there’s no Cancel button, or if you see an expiration message in red text, the subscription is already canceled.1Apple Support. If You Want to Cancel a Subscription From Apple

On a Mac

  • Open the App Store.
  • Click your name in the bottom-left corner of the sidebar. If you’re not signed in, click Sign In first.
  • Click Account Settings at the top of the window. You may be asked to sign in again.
  • In the Manage section, click Manage next to Subscriptions.
  • Find the subscription, click Edit, then click Cancel Subscription.

Access continues through the end of the billing period you already paid for.3Apple Support. Cancel, Change, or Share Subscriptions in the App Store on Mac

On a Windows PC

Apple now recommends using the Apple Music app or Apple TV app on Windows rather than iTunes.

  • Open the Apple Music app or Apple TV app.
  • Click your name at the bottom of the sidebar, then choose View My Account. Sign in if prompted.
  • Scroll to the Settings section and click Manage next to Subscriptions.
  • Find the subscription, click Edit, then click Cancel Subscription.

If you’re still on an older version of iTunes, the process is nearly identical: open iTunes, choose Account from the menu bar, click View My Account, scroll to Subscriptions, click Manage, and cancel from there.1Apple Support. If You Want to Cancel a Subscription From Apple

In a Web Browser

No Apple device handy? Go to account.apple.com/account/manage/section/subscriptions, sign in with your Apple Account, and cancel from there.4Apple Support. Billing and Subscriptions This works on Chromebooks, Linux machines, or any computer with a browser.

On Apple TV

On an Apple TV 4K, go to Settings, then Profiles and Accounts. Select your profile, tap Subscriptions, choose the subscription, and follow the on-screen instructions to cancel.

On an Android Device

If you subscribed to Apple Music, Apple TV+, or another Apple service through Apple’s billing on Android, go to account.apple.com in a browser, sign in, and cancel from your account page. If you subscribed through Google Play instead of Apple, you have to cancel through the Google Play app on your Android device; Apple can’t cancel it for you.1Apple Support. If You Want to Cancel a Subscription From Apple

When the Subscription Isn’t in Your List

People get stuck here more often than you’d expect. There’s a charge on the credit card statement, but nothing shows up under Subscriptions. A few possibilities:

  • Wrong Apple Account. Search your email for “receipt from Apple” or “invoice from Apple.” The receipt shows which account was used, and you may need to sign in with a different one to find the subscription.
  • A family member’s subscription. Under Family Sharing, subscriptions stay tied to each person’s own Apple Account. The family organizer pays the bill but cannot cancel on anyone else’s behalf. Only the account holder can cancel.1Apple Support. If You Want to Cancel a Subscription From Apple
  • Not billed through Apple at all. If there’s no Apple receipt in your email, the subscription may have been bought directly from the company’s website or another platform. Check the statement to see who’s actually charging you, and contact that company.
  • Billed through a wireless carrier. Some subscriptions come bundled with a phone plan, sometimes as a free trial. Contact your carrier to cancel those; Apple cannot.1Apple Support. If You Want to Cancel a Subscription From Apple

Free Trials: The 24-Hour Rule

If you signed up for a free or discounted trial and don’t want to keep it, cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends. Wait longer and Apple may charge you for the first full billing period.1Apple Support. If You Want to Cancel a Subscription From Apple Canceling early doesn’t cut off access before the trial expires, so there’s no reason to wait until the last day.

What Happens After You Cancel

Canceling doesn’t cut off your access right away. You keep using the service until the end of the billing period you already paid for. After that date, the service stops and no further charges are made.1Apple Support. If You Want to Cancel a Subscription From Apple Your status in Settings will change from active to show either a cancellation notice or an expiration date. If it still shows as active, sign out of your Apple Account and sign back in to refresh it.

Requesting a Refund for a Recent Charge

Canceling stops future charges but doesn’t refund the most recent one. If you were charged for a renewal you didn’t want, request a refund separately at reportaproblem.apple.com.

  • Sign in at reportaproblem.apple.com.
  • Click “I’d like to,” then choose “Request a refund.”
  • Select a reason and click Next.
  • Choose the subscription or purchase and click Submit.

Apple typically responds within 48 hours. You can’t request a refund for a charge that’s still pending, and if you have an unpaid balance on your account you’ll need to settle that first. Refund eligibility varies by country.5Apple Support. Request a Refund for Apps or Content That You Bought From Apple If the tool doesn’t cover your situation, contact Apple Support directly.