Cancel Apple TV on iPhone, iPad, or Mac

The fastest way to stop your Apple TV subscription is through the Settings app on any Apple device. Open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm the cancellation when prompted. Your access ends at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep watching until that date, then the service stops.

If you subscribed through the Apple TV app itself rather than Settings, the process is the same. Go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Apple TV+ > Cancel Subscription. Apple does not charge you again after you cancel, even if you keep the app on your device.

On a Mac, open System Settings (or System Preferences on older versions), click your name in the sidebar, select Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and click Manage. Then click Cancel Subscription and confirm. The timing works the same way — your subscription runs through the end of your billing period.

Cancel Through the Web on Any Computer

You can also cancel at appleid.apple.com from any web browser. Sign in with your Apple ID, go to Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and click Manage. Select Cancel Subscription and confirm. This method works whether you use Windows, Mac, or Linux, and the result is identical to canceling on your device.

If you have trouble signing in or do not remember your Apple ID password, use the account recovery option on the Apple ID sign-in page. You will need access to a recovery email or phone number linked to your account.

Cancel an Apple TV+ Bundle or Family Plan

If you subscribed to Apple TV+ as part of an Apple One bundle (which also includes iCloud+, Apple Music, or Apple Arcade), canceling Apple TV+ alone removes only that service from your bundle. Your other services stay active and you keep paying the bundle price minus the Apple TV+ portion.

If you want to cancel the entire bundle instead, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Apple One, tap Manage, and select Cancel Bundle. This stops all services in that bundle at the end of your billing cycle.

For a family plan shared with others, only the person who set up the subscription can cancel it. If someone else in your family started the subscription, ask them to handle the cancellation through their own Settings or Apple ID account.

What Happens After You Cancel

After you cancel, you can watch Apple TV+ content until the end of your current billing period. If you paid monthly, you have until the same day next month. If you paid yearly, you have until the same date next year. Apple sends a confirmation email to the address on your Apple ID account.

Once your subscription ends, the Apple TV app stays on your device but shows a message that your subscription has expired. You can resubscribe at any time by going back to Settings > Subscriptions > Apple TV+ and selecting Resubscribe. There is no penalty for canceling and coming back later.

Cancel a Subscription Started Through a Carrier or Third Party

If you subscribed to Apple TV+ through a carrier like Verizon, T-Mobile, or Dish, or through a third-party service like Amazon Prime Video Channels, you must cancel through that provider, not through Apple. Canceling in Apple Settings will not work because Apple is not billing you directly.

Contact your carrier or third-party service's customer support and ask to cancel Apple TV+. They will confirm the cancellation and tell you when your access ends. Check your bill the next month to make sure the charge is gone.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel Apple TV+ by going to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Apple TV+ > Cancel Subscription on any Apple device, or through appleid.apple.com on any computer.
  • Your subscription continues through the end of your current billing period after you cancel, and you can resubscribe at any time without penalty.
  • If you subscribed through a carrier or third-party service like Amazon Prime Video Channels, you must cancel through that provider instead of through Apple.
  • Canceling Apple TV+ from an Apple One bundle removes only that service; canceling the entire bundle stops all services in it.
  • Apple sends a confirmation email when you cancel, and the app remains on your device but shows an expired message once your access ends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a refund if I cancel in the middle of my billing cycle?

No. Apple does not refund unused portions of your subscription. If you cancel, you keep access until the end of your current billing period, but you do not receive money back for the days remaining. If you cancel near the start of your cycle, you lose more value, so timing your cancellation near the end of your billing period saves money.

Will I lose my watch history and saved shows if I cancel?

Your watch history and saved shows stay in your Apple ID account. If you resubscribe later, that information comes back. However, you cannot access any of your saved content or watch history while your subscription is inactive.

What if I cancel but the charge still appears on my bill?

Check the date of the charge. If it is dated after your cancellation, contact Apple Support at support.apple.com or call 1-800-MY-APPLE. If the charge is dated before your cancellation, it is the final billing cycle you already paid for, and no further charges should appear. Keep your confirmation email as proof of cancellation.

Can I pause my subscription instead of canceling?

Apple does not offer a pause feature for Apple TV+. Your only options are to keep the subscription active or cancel it. If you want to stop paying temporarily, cancel now and resubscribe when you are ready to watch again.

Do I need to delete the Apple TV app to stop being charged?

No. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription or stop charges. You must cancel through Settings or your Apple ID account. The app can stay on your device; it straightforward shows an expired message once your subscription ends.