How to cancel a subscription in the app store

How do I cancel a subscription that is billed through my Apple account?

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• On an iOS devce (iPhone, iPad, etc):
• On an OSX device (iMac, Macbook, etc):
• If you purchased your subscription via Apple App Store:
• If you purchased your subscription via Google Play:
• How to Cancel Subscriptions on Your iPhone
• How to Re-subscribe to Your Canceled Subscription
• How do I cancel an app subscription?
• How do I cancel an app store purchase?

Follow these steps to cancel subscriptions and recurring charges billed through your Apple account.

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On an iOS devce (iPhone, iPad, etc):

1. Open "Settings"

2. Access your Apple/iCloud account by selecting your profile at the top of the page

3. Select "Subscriptions"Under "Active", select the subscription you would like to cancel

4. Select "Cancel Subscription" at the bottom of the page

5. Finalize the cancellation by selecting "Confirm"

On an OSX device (iMac, Macbook, etc):

1. Open "System Preferences"

2. Select "Apple ID"

3. Select "Media & Purchases"

4. Next to "Subscriptions", select "Manage" (this will open the App Store)

5. Find the subscription you would like to cancel and select "Edit"

6. Select "Cancel Free Trial" or "Cancel Subscription"

7. Finalize the cancellation by selecting "Confirm"

Click here to learn how to cancel subscriptions billed through services other than Apple.

How do I cancel my subscription if I subscribed on Apple App Store or Google Play?

How do I cancel my subscription if I subscribed on Apple App Store or Google Play?

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To cancel your Able subscription please follow the steps below:

If you purchased your subscription via Apple App Store:

1. Open the Settings app.

2. Tap your name.

3. Tap Subscriptions.

4. Tap the subscription that you want to manage.

5. Tap Cancel Subscription. If you don’t see Cancel, the subscription is already cancelled and won't renew.

If you purchased your subscription via Google Play:

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store

2. Check if you’re signed in to the correct Google Account.

3. Tap Menu Subscriptions.

4. Select the subscription you want to cancel.

5. Tap Cancel subscription.

6. Follow the instructions.

When you cancel a subscription you’ll still be able to use your subscription for the time you’ve already paid.

For example, if you buy a one-year subscription on Jan. 1 for $10 and decide to cancel your subscription on July 1:

• You’ll have access to the subscription until Dec. 31.

• You won’t be charged another yearly subscription of $10 the following Jan. 1

These days, it can be hard to remember all the apps and services you’re paying for. Thankfully, Apple makes it easy to find and cancel all your subscriptions right from your iPhone. Here’s how to cancel a subscription on your iPhone:

How to Cancel Subscriptions on Your iPhone

To cancel a subscription on your iPhone, open the App Store app and tap your profile icon in the top-right corner. Then tap Subscription and select a subscription service under Active and tap Cancel Subscription. Finally, tap Confirm.

1. Open the App Store app on your iPhone. If you can’t find it, swipe down from the middle of your home screen and type App Store in the search bar.
2. Then tap your profile icon. You will see this in the top-right corner of your screen. If you’re not logged on yet, you will need to do so before you do the following steps. 

   Note: If you have more than one Apple ID on your iPhone, make sure you’re logged in to the right profile first before proceeding.

3. Next, tap Subscriptions. This will show you all the active and expired subscriptions tied to your iPhone.
   
4. Then select a subscription service under Active.
5. Next, tap Cancel Subscription or Cancel Free Trial.
   

   Note: From here, you might also be able to change your subscription by selecting a different plan under Options. You will then have to confirm the payment by tapping the power button twice on newer iPhones.

6. Finally, tap Confirm.  

If you feel like you made a mistake, and you want to re-subscribe to a service you canceled, follow the steps below:

How to Re-subscribe to Your Canceled Subscription

To re-subscribe to a service on your iPhone, go to the App Store and tap the profile icon in the top-right corner. Then tap Subscriptions and select a service under Expired. Finally, select a subscription plan and confirm that you want to make a payment.

Now that you know how to cancel a subscription, check out our step-by-step guide on how to delete apps on your iPhone to complete the process.

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