Cancel Apple TV on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

The fastest way to cancel is through the device where you set up the subscription. Open the Settings app (or System Preferences on Mac), tap your name at the top, then select Subscriptions. Find Apple TV+ in the list, tap it, and choose Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.

Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep watching until that date arrives. Apple sends a confirmation email with your cancellation date, so check your inbox to verify the date you lose access.

If you subscribed through a third-party service like Amazon Prime Video Channels or a mobile carrier bundle, you cannot cancel through Apple's settings. Instead, you must cancel through the service that charged you — Amazon's app, your carrier's website, or the other provider's account page.

Cancel Apple TV on the Web

Visit appleid.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Click Subscriptions, find Apple TV+ in the list, and select Manage. Click Edit next to your subscription, then choose Cancel Subscription and confirm.

This method works the same way as canceling on a device — your service continues through the end of your billing period. The confirmation email arrives within minutes.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through Settings on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac by going to your name, then Subscriptions, then Apple TV+, then Cancel Subscription.
  • You can also cancel at appleid.apple.com by signing in, clicking Subscriptions, and selecting Cancel next to Apple TV+.
  • Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle, not when ready after you cancel.
  • If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video Channels or a carrier bundle, cancel through that service instead of Apple's settings.
  • Apple sends a confirmation email showing the exact date your subscription ends.

What Happens After You Cancel

You lose access to Apple TV+ content on the cancellation date shown in your confirmation email. You cannot read shows or movies to watch offline after that date, and you cannot resume watching a series mid-season.

Your account and watch history remain saved for 30 days. If you resubscribe within that window, your bookmarks and progress return. After 30 days, Apple deletes your watch history.

Reactivating Your Subscription

You can resubscribe at any time through the same Settings or web method you used to cancel. Go back to your Apple ID Subscriptions page, find Apple TV+, and select Resubscribe. Your billing resumes on the date you reactivate.

If you resubscribe within 30 days of canceling, your watch history and bookmarks return. Resubscribing after 30 days gives you a fresh account with no saved progress.

Canceling a Family Sharing Subscription

If you set up Apple TV+ through Family Sharing, only the account holder (the person who created the family group) can cancel the subscription. Other family members cannot cancel it themselves.

The account holder goes to Settings or appleid.apple.com, finds the subscription under their name, and cancels it. When the subscription ends, all family members lose access at the same time.

Canceling a Carrier or Third-Party Bundle

Apple TV+ often comes bundled with other services — included free with certain iPhone purchases, bundled into carrier plans, or packaged with Amazon Prime Video Channels. If you subscribed this way, canceling through Apple's settings does not work.

For a carrier bundle (Verizon, T-Mobile, or another wireless provider), log into your carrier's account online or call their customer service line. For Amazon Prime Video Channels, open the Prime Video app, go to Your Subscriptions, and cancel Apple TV+ there. For other bundles, cancel through the service that charged you.

Troubleshooting Cancellation Issues

If you cannot find Apple TV+ in your Subscriptions list, you may not have an active subscription — it may have already ended or you may have subscribed through a third party. Check your email for any Apple subscription confirmations to confirm which service holds your subscription.

If the Cancel Subscription button does not appear, sign out of your Apple ID and sign back in. If the problem persists, contact Apple Support through appleid.apple.com or call 1-800-MY-APPLE. Have your Apple ID email address and the phone number associated with your account ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

No. Apple does not issue refunds for partial months. Your subscription continues through the end of your billing cycle, and you lose access the day after that cycle ends. If you cancel on the first day of a monthly cycle, you pay for the full month.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Apple does not offer a pause feature for Apple TV+. Your only options are to keep paying or cancel. If you want to return later, you can resubscribe at any time and your watch history returns within 30 days of cancellation.

What if I subscribed through my phone carrier?

Log into your carrier's website or app and look for subscriptions or add-ons. Find Apple TV+ and select Cancel or Remove. Do not cancel through Apple's settings — that will not work if the carrier is billing you.

Will I lose my watch history if I cancel?

Your watch history stays saved for 30 days after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that window, your bookmarks and progress return. After 30 days, Apple deletes the history permanently.

Can I cancel on the same day I subscribed?

Yes. You can cancel when ready after subscribing. Your subscription still runs through the end of your first billing cycle, so you will be charged for the full first month even if you cancel on day one.