How to Cancel Apple TV+ Subscription 2025: Quick Guide

After Apple TV+ raised their prices from $9.99 to $12.99 per month, I decided it was time to cancel my subscription.

The cancellation process took me longer than expected because the subscription wasn’t where I thought it would be.

I’ll show you exactly how to cancel Apple TV+ on any device in under 2 minutes, plus what to do if you can’t find your subscription.

Quick Answer: 3 Fastest Ways to Cancel

Quick Answer: The fastest way to cancel Apple TV+ is through Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions on iPhone, or visit tv.apple.com/settings on any web browser.

1. iPhone/iPad: Settings → [Your Name] → Subscriptions → Apple TV+ → Cancel (30 seconds)
2. Web Browser: tv.apple.com → Account icon → Settings → Subscriptions → Cancel (1 minute)
3. Mac: System Settings → [Your Name] → Media & Purchases → Subscriptions → Cancel (45 seconds)

Each method works immediately and you’ll keep access until your current billing period ends.

Cancel Apple TV+ on iPhone or iPad

Quick Answer: Open Settings, tap your name at the top, select Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and tap Cancel Subscription.

This is the method I use most often since I always have my iPhone nearby.

Here’s the exact process:

1. Open Settings: Look for the gray gear icon on your home screen
2. Tap your name: It appears at the very top with your profile picture
3. Select Subscriptions: Usually the fourth option down in the menu
4. Find Apple TV+: Listed under Active subscriptions (might show as “Apple One” if bundled)
5. Tap Cancel Subscription: Red text at the bottom of the screen
6. Confirm cancellation: Select “Confirm” when prompted

After canceling, you’ll see “Expires on [date]” under the Apple TV+ subscription.

Your access continues until that date.

Cancel Apple TV+ on Mac

Quick Answer: Open System Settings, click your name, select Media & Purchases, click Manage next to Subscriptions, then cancel Apple TV+.

I tested this on both macOS Ventura and Sonoma – the process is identical.

For macOS Ventura or later:

1. Open System Settings: Click the Apple menu → System Settings
2. Click your name: Found in the sidebar on the left
3. Select Media & Purchases: Third option in the list
4. Click Manage: Next to Subscriptions (opens App Store)
5. Select Apple TV+: Click on it from your subscription list
6. Click Cancel Subscription: Confirm when prompted

Alternative method through App Store:

1. Open the App Store application
2. Click your name in the bottom-left sidebar
3. Click “Manage” next to Subscriptions
4. Follow steps 5-6 above

Cancel Apple TV+ Through Web Browser

Quick Answer: Visit tv.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, click the account icon, go to Settings, select Subscriptions, and cancel Apple TV+.

This method works on any computer – Windows, Mac, Linux, or Chromebook.

When I helped my parents cancel their subscription, this was the easiest method since they use Windows.

1. Visit tv.apple.com: Works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge
2. Sign in: Click “Sign In” in top-right corner
3. Click account icon: Your profile picture or initials in top-right
4. Select Settings: From the dropdown menu
5. Scroll to Subscriptions: Located in the middle of the page
6. Click Cancel Subscription: Next to Apple TV+
7. Confirm cancellation: Click “Confirm” in the popup

Cancel on Android, Windows, or Apple TV Device

Quick Answer: On Android use the Apple TV app, on Windows use iTunes, and on Apple TV device go to Settings → Users and Accounts → Subscriptions.

Android Device

If you subscribed through the Apple TV app on Android:

1. Open the Apple TV app
2. Tap your profile icon
3. Select “Manage Subscriptions”
4. Choose Apple TV+ and cancel

If you subscribed through Google Play, you’ll need to cancel through Google Play subscriptions instead.

Windows PC with iTunes

1. Open iTunes (download from Microsoft Store if needed)
2. Sign in with your Apple ID
3. Click Account → View My Account
4. Scroll to Settings → Subscriptions → Manage
5. Cancel Apple TV+

Apple TV Device

1. Open Settings on your Apple TV
2. Select Users and Accounts
3. Choose your account
4. Select Subscriptions
5. Choose Apple TV+ and select Cancel Subscription

Common Problems and Solutions

Quick Answer: If you can’t find your Apple TV+ subscription, check for multiple Apple IDs, third-party billing through Amazon or your cable provider, or look under Apple One bundles.

Subscription Not Showing in Settings

I encountered this problem myself when I couldn’t find my subscription.

Here’s what to check:

• Wrong Apple ID: Sign out and sign in with the email used for the subscription
• Family Sharing: The organizer’s account controls all subscriptions
• Apple One Bundle: Look for Apple One instead of individual Apple TV+
• Third-party billing: Check Amazon, Roku, or your cable provider’s account

Still Being Charged After Cancellation

This happened to a friend who canceled but kept getting charged $12.99 monthly.

Solutions that worked:

1. Check all Apple IDs you might have used
2. Look for duplicate subscriptions
3. Verify cancellation email was received
4. Contact Apple Support if charges continue

Can’t Cancel Free Trial

Free trials can be canceled immediately without losing access.

If the cancel button is grayed out, try these fixes:

• Update your device: Older iOS versions had this bug
• Use the web method: tv.apple.com always works
• Check Screen Time: Parental controls might block changes

What Happens After You Cancel?

Quick Answer: You keep full access until your current billing period ends, can’t access downloaded content after expiration, and may receive a retention offer to stay.

After I canceled, Apple offered me $5.99/month for 2 months to stay.

Here’s what to expect:

• Access continues: Watch everything until your expiration date
• Downloads expire: Offline content stops working after cancellation date
• Watchlist saved: Your viewing history and watchlist remain for 6 months
• Easy resubscription: One click to restart anytime

You won’t lose access immediately – I had 23 more days after canceling mid-cycle.

If you’re unsure about canceling, remember you can resubscribe instantly without losing any preferences or managing Apple device settings again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Final Thoughts

Canceling Apple TV+ takes less than 2 minutes once you know where to look.

The iPhone Settings method worked fastest for me, but the web browser option at tv.apple.com is universal for any device.

If you’re having trouble finding your subscription, it’s usually because of multiple Apple IDs or third-party billing – not because Apple is hiding the cancel button.

Remember, you keep full access until your billing period ends, so there’s no rush to wait until the last day.

For those comparing iPad vs computer differences for streaming, either device works perfectly for managing your Apple TV+ subscription.