Cancel Apple TV+ directly from your Apple account settings

You cancel Apple TV+ through the same Apple ID account where you started the subscription. The process takes about two minutes and stops your charges when ready — you keep access to the service until your current billing period ends. You do not need to contact Apple support unless something goes wrong during the cancellation.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you subscribed through an Apple device, a web browser, or a third-party platform like Amazon Prime Video or The Roku Channel. Each route uses the same Apple ID but accesses the cancellation through a different interface.

Key Takeaways

  • You can cancel Apple TV+ on any Apple device, on the web at tv.apple.com, or through the third-party service where you subscribed.
  • Cancellation takes effect when ready, but you retain access through the end of your current billing cycle.
  • If you subscribed as part of an Apple One bundle, canceling Apple TV+ removes only that service from the bundle; the bundle itself continues.
  • You can resubscribe at any time without penalty, and your watchlist and viewing history remain tied to your Apple ID.

Cancel from an iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Open the Settings app on your device. Tap or click your name at the top of the screen, then select Subscriptions. Find Apple TV+ in the list and tap or click it. Select Cancel Subscription, then confirm by tapping or clicking Cancel Subscription again on the confirmation screen.

On a Mac, you can also cancel through the TV app itself. Open the TV app, click your profile icon in the top right corner, select Account, then choose Manage Subscriptions. Find Apple TV+ and click Edit, then select Cancel Subscription.

Cancel from a web browser

Go to tv.apple.com and sign in with your Apple ID. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Account Settings. Under Subscriptions, find Apple TV+ and click Manage. Select Cancel Subscription and confirm your choice.

This method works on any computer or phone with a web browser, regardless of whether you own an Apple device. You need only your Apple ID and password.

Cancel if you subscribed through a third-party service

If you started your Apple TV+ subscription through Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, or another platform, you must cancel through that same service, not through Apple's settings. Canceling in Apple's account settings will not stop charges from the third-party platform.

For Amazon Prime Video: Open the Prime Video app or website, go to Your Account, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and select Cancel. For The Roku Channel: Open the Roku app or website, go to Manage Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and select Cancel. For other platforms, navigate to your account settings and look for a Subscriptions or Memberships section.

What happens to your access after cancellation

You lose the ability to start new shows or movies when ready, but you can finish watching anything you started during your current billing period. Your watchlist, viewing history, and profile settings stay saved to your Apple ID indefinitely. If you resubscribe later, all of that information returns exactly as you left it.

Your billing date does not change. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep access until that date arrives. Apple does not issue refunds for partial months.

Canceling Apple TV+ within an Apple One bundle

If you subscribed to Apple TV+ as part of an Apple One bundle (which also includes iCloud storage, Apple Music, and other services), canceling Apple TV+ removes only that service from your bundle. Your other services continue, and your bundle price adjusts downward. You can cancel individual services without ending the entire bundle.

To cancel just Apple TV+ from a bundle, follow the same steps as a standalone subscription. Apple's system automatically recalculates your bundle cost when you remove one service.

Troubleshooting if cancellation does not work

If you see an error message or the Cancel Subscription button does not appear, try signing out of your Apple ID and signing back in. Clear your browser cache if you are using the web version. Wait a few minutes and try again — sometimes the system needs a moment to refresh.

If the problem persists, contact Apple Support through the Support app on your device or visit support.apple.com. Have your Apple ID and the email address associated with your account ready. Apple Support can confirm your subscription status and process a cancellation manually if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Apple does not issue refunds for partial billing periods. You keep access through the end of your current cycle, but no money is returned for unused days. If you cancel on the first day of a monthly cycle, you lose almost a full month of access without a refund.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Apple TV+ does not offer a pause feature. You must either keep the subscription active or cancel it. You can resubscribe at any time without losing your watchlist or viewing history, so canceling and restarting later is a common workaround.

What if I subscribed through my family sharing plan?

The person who set up the family sharing plan manages the subscription. They can cancel it through their own account settings under Subscriptions. Other family members cannot cancel a subscription they did not start, but they lose access when the organizer cancels.

Do I need to cancel before switching to a different Apple ID?

Yes. Your subscription is tied to the Apple ID that started it. If you switch to a new Apple ID, the old subscription remains active and continues to charge the original payment method. Cancel the old subscription first, then start a new one under your new Apple ID if you want to continue.

How long does it take for charges to stop after I cancel?

Charges stop when ready after cancellation. You will not be billed again, but you retain access through the end of your current billing period. The next billing date straightforward never arrives.