Cancel Apple TV+ directly through 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 service at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date, then it shuts off automatically. You do not need to contact Apple support unless something goes wrong.

The steps differ slightly depending on whether you subscribed through Apple's website, the Apple TV app, or a third-party service like Amazon Prime Video or Roku. Most people use one of the first two routes. If you subscribed as part of an Apple One bundle (which combines TV+, Music, iCloud+, and other services), cancelling TV+ alone keeps your other services running.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through Settings on iPhone or iPad, or through Account Settings on a Mac or Windows computer — the Apple TV app itself does not have a cancel button.
  • Your service continues until the end of your current billing period, so you are not charged again after you cancel.
  • If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video, Roku, or another third-party platform, you must cancel through that service, not through Apple.
  • Cancelling Apple TV+ does not affect other Apple services like iCloud or Apple Music unless they are bundled together in Apple One.
  • You can resubscribe at any time using the same Apple ID, and your watchlist and viewing history remain saved.

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. You will see a confirmation screen asking why you are cancelling — this is optional feedback, not a required step. Tap Confirm Cancellation, and you are done.

If you do not see Apple TV+ under Subscriptions, it may be because you subscribed through a different method (such as through Amazon Prime Video or as part of Apple One). Check your email for the original receipt to confirm where the subscription came from, then follow the instructions for that platform instead.

Cancel on Mac or Windows

Go to appleid.apple.com in your web browser and sign in with your Apple ID. Click Subscriptions, find Apple TV+ in the list, and click Manage. Click Cancel Subscription, choose a reason if you want to, and click Confirm. Your subscription ends at the next billing date.

If you use the Apple TV app on Mac, you cannot cancel directly from the app — you must use the website method above. The app shows your subscription status but does not include a cancel option.

Cancel if you subscribed through a third-party service

If you started your Apple TV+ subscription through Amazon Prime Video, Roku, Google Play, or another platform, you must cancel through that same service. Apple cannot process the cancellation for you, and going through your Apple ID settings will not work.

For Amazon Prime Video: Open the Prime Video app or website, go to Account and Settings, select Memberships and Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and click Cancel. For Roku: Go to your Roku account on roku.com, select Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and click Manage or Cancel. For Google Play: Open Google Play, go to Subscriptions, select Apple TV+, and tap Cancel Subscription. Each platform has slightly different wording, but the location is always in your account settings under subscriptions or memberships.

What happens after you cancel

You keep full access to Apple TV+ until your current billing cycle ends. If you paid on the 15th of the month, you can watch until the 15th of next month, then the service stops. Apple sends a confirmation email when you cancel, and another email on your final day of access.

Your watchlist, viewing history, and profile are saved for 30 days after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that window, everything is still there. After 30 days, this information is deleted. Your Apple ID itself is not affected — you can still use it for iCloud, the App Store, Apple Music, or any other Apple service.

Resubscribe if you change your mind

You can restart your Apple TV+ subscription at any time through the same Apple ID. Open the Apple TV app or go to tv.apple.com, select Try It Free or Subscribe, and follow the prompts. If you resubscribe within 30 days of cancelling, your saved shows and history return. After 30 days, you start fresh with an empty watchlist.

Apple occasionally offers discounted resubscription rates to former customers, though these are not may provide. Check your email for offers after you cancel, or check the Apple TV+ page in the App Store to see if a promotional rate is available when you are ready to come back.

Troubleshooting if you cannot cancel

If you do not see Apple TV+ under your Subscriptions list, the most common reason is that you subscribed through a third-party platform and are looking in the wrong place. Check your email for the original receipt — it will show where the subscription came from. If the receipt says "Apple" or "iTunes", then you subscribed directly and should see it in your Apple ID settings.

If you subscribed directly but still cannot find it, try signing out of your Apple ID completely, then signing back in. Sometimes the subscription list does not refresh until you do this. If you still see nothing after that, contact Apple Support through the Apple Support app or website — they can confirm whether an active subscription exists under your account and cancel it for you if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I be charged again after I cancel?

No. Once you cancel, Apple stops charging you at the end of your current billing cycle. You will not see another charge after that date. If you see a charge after your cancellation date, contact Apple Support when ready — it may be a duplicate or a system error.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

Apple TV+ does not have a pause feature. You either stay subscribed and pay, or you cancel. If you want to come back later, you can resubscribe at any time, and your watchlist will be saved for 30 days after you cancel.

What if I subscribed as part of Apple One?

You can remove just Apple TV+ from your Apple One bundle without cancelling the whole bundle. Go to your Subscriptions in Settings or at appleid.apple.com, select Apple One, click Manage, and choose to remove TV+ while keeping Music, iCloud+, or other services. You will be charged a lower amount for the remaining services.

Do I lose my shows and watchlist when I cancel?

Your watchlist and viewing history stay saved for 30 days after cancellation. If you resubscribe within that time, everything is still there. After 30 days, this information is deleted and you start with a blank watchlist.

Can I cancel mid-month and get a refund?

Apple does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel on the 5th but your billing date is the 15th, you still have access until the 15th, but you will not receive money back for those 10 days. You can cancel anytime without penalty, but the refund policy depends on your country and payment method — contact Apple Support if you believe a refund applies to your situation.