You can cancel Apple TV+ directly through your Apple ID settings or through the app, and the process takes about two minutes

Apple TV+ cancellation works the same way whether you signed up through the Apple TV app, iTunes, or a third-party platform like Amazon Prime Video or Roku. You stop the subscription through your Apple ID account settings, not through the streaming service itself. Your access ends when ready after cancellation, though you keep any content you've downloaded until you delete it manually.

The exact steps depend on which device you're using, but the principle is the same: find your subscriptions in your Apple ID settings and turn off the auto-renewal toggle. You won't see a "cancel" button—Apple uses the auto-renewal switch instead. Once you turn it off, your subscription runs until the end of your current billing cycle, then stops.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your Apple ID settings on any device, not through the Apple TV app itself.
  • Turning off auto-renewal stops future charges but lets you keep access until your current billing period ends.
  • If you signed up through a third-party service like Amazon Prime Video, you may need to cancel through that platform instead of Apple.
  • You can resubscribe anytime after cancellation without losing your watchlist or viewing history.

Cancel on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top of the screen. Select Subscriptions, then find Apple TV+ in the list. Tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the screen. A confirmation message will appear asking why you're canceling—this is optional feedback, not a required step. Tap Confirm Cancellation to finish.

If you don't see Subscriptions in your Apple ID menu, you may be running an older version of iOS. Update your device through Settings > General > Software Update, then try again. On very old devices that can't update further, you can cancel through the App Store instead: open it, tap your profile icon, select Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and tap Cancel Subscription.

Cancel on Mac

Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions). Click your name, then click Subscriptions in the sidebar. Find Apple TV+ and click it, then click Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted.

If you're using an older Mac, open the App Store, click your account icon in the bottom-left corner, select Account Settings, click Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and click Manage. Then click Cancel Subscription and confirm.

Cancel on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, or Other Devices

If you subscribed through the Apple TV app on a streaming device like Apple TV, Roku, or Amazon Fire TV, you still cancel through your Apple ID settings on a phone, tablet, or computer—not through the device itself. The streaming device app doesn't have a cancellation option. Use the iPhone, iPad, or Mac steps above to turn off auto-renewal.

The only exception is if you signed up through a third-party service. If you subscribed to Apple TV+ as an add-on through Amazon Prime Video, for example, you must cancel it through your Prime Video account, not through Apple ID. Check your original confirmation email to see which platform processed your subscription.

Cancel on Android or Windows

If you use an Android phone or Windows computer, you likely subscribed through a web browser or a third-party app rather than directly through Apple. Check your original confirmation email to see where your subscription is managed. If it says Apple ID, you can cancel through appleid.apple.com: sign in, click Subscriptions, select Apple TV+, and click Manage, then Cancel Subscription.

If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, or another platform, you must cancel through that service's account settings instead. Apple cannot process cancellations for subscriptions managed by other companies.

What Happens After You Cancel

Your access to Apple TV+ ends on the last day of your current billing cycle. If you're mid-month, you keep watching until that date arrives. After that, you lose access to the streaming library, but your watchlist and viewing history stay saved to your Apple ID. If you resubscribe later, everything comes back.

Any content you downloaded to a device for offline viewing remains on that device until you manually delete it. Downloaded shows and movies don't disappear automatically when your subscription ends, but you won't be able to watch them once the subscription expires—the app will show a lock icon and ask you to resubscribe.

Resubscribe Anytime

You can turn Apple TV+ back on whenever you want by going to your Apple ID Subscriptions menu and clicking Resubscribe next to Apple TV+. Your account information and viewing history are preserved, so you'll pick up exactly where you left off. Apple doesn't charge a reactivation fee or require a new sign-up process.

If you don't see a Resubscribe option, your subscription may still be active—check the status line to confirm it has actually ended. Sometimes the system takes a few hours to update after cancellation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

No. Apple TV+ charges monthly, and cancellation stops future charges but doesn't refund the current month. You keep access until your billing date arrives. If you were charged in error or believe you were overcharged, contact Apple Support through your Apple ID account settings.

Can I cancel through the Apple TV app itself?

No. The Apple TV app doesn't have a cancellation option. You must go through your Apple ID settings on your phone, tablet, computer, or the Apple ID website. This is by design—Apple separates content apps from account management.

What if I subscribed through a family member's Apple ID?

Only the person whose Apple ID owns the subscription can cancel it. If someone else set it up, ask them to go to their Apple ID Subscriptions menu and cancel Apple TV+ there. Family Sharing doesn't give other members the ability to cancel subscriptions.

Does canceling Apple TV+ affect my other Apple subscriptions?

No. Canceling Apple TV+ only stops that service. Your iCloud storage, Apple Music, Apple News+, or any other subscriptions remain active and continue to charge separately.

How long does it take for cancellation to go through?

Cancellation is when ready. Once you confirm, auto-renewal is turned off when ready. You'll receive a confirmation email from Apple within a few minutes. Your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.