Do you have several Apple subscriptions like Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade or Apple News+ that you want to cancel? It‘s quick and convenient to sign up for Apple services, but not always obvious how to cancel subscriptions across your devices.
Don‘t worry! In this guide, I‘ll walk you through exactly how to cancel any iTunes or App Store subscription using just 4 easy steps. I‘ll provide detailed instructions for Windows, Mac, iPhone and iPad.
By the end, you‘ll know how to easily manage and cancel any Apple subscription directly through your computer or mobile device. Let‘s get started!
A Quick Look at Apple Subscriptions
First, let‘s briefly look at some of the main subscription services offered by Apple:
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Apple Music – For $9.99/month, Apple Music gives you access to over 90 million songs, playlists, radio and more. It competes directly with Spotify.
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Apple TV+ – This provides original TV shows and movies for $4.99/month. Apple TV+ is competing with Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video.
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Apple Arcade – For $4.99/month, Apple Arcade offers a library of over 200 exclusive games across iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV.
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Apple News+ – For $9.99/month, you get unlimited access to over 300 popular magazines and newspapers through the Apple News app.
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iCloud Storage – You can subscribe to expanded iCloud storage for backups, photos and files. Plans range from $0.99 to $9.99/month.
According to Apple‘s Q2 2022 earnings report, they have over 860 million paid subscriptions across these services and others. However, many users opt to cancel Apple subscriptions from time to time.
Fortunately, Apple makes it easy to manage and cancel your subscriptions across devices.
Now let‘s look at how to cancel Apple subscriptions in just 4 quick steps on Windows, Mac, iPhone and iPad:
Cancel Apple Subscriptions on Windows PCs
If you subscribed to Apple Music, Apple TV+ or other services on your Windows computer, follow these steps to cancel:
1. Open iTunes
Click the iTunes shortcut on your desktop or Windows start menu to launch the app. Sign in with the Apple ID you used to purchase the subscription.
Tip: If you forgot the Apple ID, you can look it up in your iTunes and App Store purchase history.
2. Go to Account Settings
In iTunes, click the Account menu and select View My Account.
This opens your account management page.
3. Manage Subscriptions
In the account screen, scroll down and click Manage next to Subscriptions.
You‘ll then see a list of all your active Apple subscriptions.
4. Cancel the Subscription
Find the subscription you want to cancel and click Edit.
This opens cancellation options – click Cancel Subscription and confirm to complete cancellation.
Once canceled, the subscription will show an expiration date so you know when it will lapse.
Key Takeaway: On Windows, you manage and cancel iTunes and App Store subscriptions through the iTunes app account settings. Just open iTunes, go to account settings, click manage subscriptions, then cancel the specific subscription.
Let‘s look at how to cancel Apple subscriptions on a Mac computer next.
How to Cancel Apple Subscriptions on a Mac
If you need to cancel an Apple Music family plan or other subscription you bought on a Mac, follow these simple steps:
1. Open the App Store
Click the App Store icon in your Mac‘s dock or applications folder. Sign in with your Apple ID if prompted.
2. Click Account Settings
In the App Store, scroll up and click the account icon, then go to Account Settings.
3. Manage Subscriptions
In your account screen, click Manage below your list of subscriptions.
You‘ll then see all active Apple subscriptions attached to your account.
4. Cancel Subscriptions
Locate the subscription you want to cancel and click Cancel Subscription. Confirm cancellation on the pop-up.
The canceled subscription will show a new expiration date.
The key steps are: Open the App Store, go to Account Settings, click Manage Subscriptions, then Cancel the specific subscription to complete cancellation on a Mac.
Up next, I‘ll explain how to easily cancel Apple subscriptions on iPhone and iPad…
How to Cancel Subscriptions on iPhone and iPad
If you need to cancel an Apple subscription on-the-go from your mobile iOS device, just follow these quick steps:
1. Open Settings
Tap the Settings app icon on your iPhone or iPad‘s home screen to launch it.
Tip: You can also swipe down from the top corner and search for Settings.
2. Go to Your Apple ID
In Settings, tap your name at the top to open your Apple ID profile and subscription management options.
3. Tap Subscriptions
On your profile screen, scroll down and tap Subscriptions to see your active subscriptions.
Note: You may need to enter your Apple ID password here for account security.
4. Cancel the Subscription
Tap the subscription you want to cancel and hit Cancel Subscription in the next menu. Confirm cancellation on the pop-up.
Once canceled, the subscription will show the expiration date so you know when it will lapse.
Key Steps: Open Settings, go to your Apple ID, choose Subscriptions, then Cancel the specific subscription you want to end.
Below I‘ve summarized the steps to easily cancel subscriptions across your Apple devices:
Comparison of How To Cancel Apple Subscriptions on Windows, Mac, iPhone and iPad
| Device | Steps to Cancel Apple Subscriptions |
|---|---|
| Windows | 1. Open iTunes 2. Go to Account Settings 3. Click Manage Subscriptions 4. Cancel the specific subscription |
| Mac | 1. Open App Store 2. Click Account Settings 3. Click Manage Subscriptions 4. Cancel the chosen subscription |
| iPhone/iPad | 1. Open Settings 2. Go to your Apple ID 3. Tap Subscriptions 4. Cancel the subscription |
As you can see, the overall process is straightforward no matter what device you use. The main steps are:
- Access your account management settings
- Locate the subscription management options
- Identify the specific subscription to cancel
- Confirm cancellation of that subscription
Next, I‘ll cover what to do if you can‘t find one of your Apple subscriptions when trying to cancel.
Troubleshooting When You Can‘t Find the Subscription
In most cases, you‘ll be able to easily identify and cancel any active Apple subscriptions through the steps outlined above. But occasionally, you may not see a subscription you‘re trying to cancel in your account.
Here are a few tips to resolve this:
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Double check the Apple ID – You will only see subscriptions on the Apple ID they were purchased with. Make sure you are signed into the correct account.
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Review your purchase history – Open your iTunes/App Store purchase history to confirm if the missing subscription is listed there.
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Check if subscribed through a 3rd party – Some services let you subscribe via iOS then bill through the developer. These may not show under your Apple subscriptions.
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Contact Apple support – If you still can‘t find the subscription, reach out to Apple support online or by phone for assistance.
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Check your credit card statements – As a last resort, review your monthly credit card charges to see if the subscription is still being billed. You can use this to identify who to contact about cancellation.
With some persistence, you should be able to confirm if the subscription is active and identify how to cancel it.
Final Thoughts on Cancelling Apple Subscriptions
I hope this guide has helped explain clearly how to cancel any Apple subscriptions you have across your devices. The key steps are:
On Windows: Open iTunes, go to account settings, click manage subscriptions, then cancel the specific subscription.
On Mac: Open the App Store, go to Account Settings, click Manage Subscriptions, then Cancel the chosen subscription.
On iPhone/iPad: Open Settings, go to your Apple ID, choose Subscriptions, then Cancel the subscription you want to end.
While Apple makes it easy to subscribe to great services, don‘t forget to periodically review your subscriptions and cancel any you don‘t use regularly. This ensures you don‘t pay for unused services month after month.
Let me know if have any other questions! I‘m happy to help walk through how to manage or cancel any Apple subscriptions.