How To Cancel Apple TV Subscriptions on iPhone

You can cancel Apple TV subscriptions on iPhone through Settings, the Apple TV app, or the App Store in under a minute.

Apple TV+ trials, channel bundles, and in-app streaming subscriptions stack up fast. If you signed up on your iPhone, it is very easy to forget which Apple TV subscription renews when, right until another charge lands on your statement. Learning how to cancel Apple TV subscriptions on iPhone keeps those renewals under control and stops charges you no longer want.

This guide walks through canceling any Apple TV related subscription on an iPhone, explains what happens to your access after you cancel, and helps you fix common problems such as missing cancel buttons or subscriptions billed by a third party.

Why Cancel Apple TV Subscriptions On iPhone?

Quick context: Apple TV subscriptions are usually billed monthly or yearly and renew automatically until you stop them on the same Apple Account that created them. That makes iPhone the quickest place to manage everything, because your Apple ID, payment details, and subscription list sit in one place.

There are a few common reasons people want to stop Apple TV subscriptions on iPhone:

Cut Recurring Costs — Maybe you started a free trial for a show and no longer use it, but the subscription still renews.
Avoid Trial Rollover — Many Apple TV+ and channel offers turn into paid plans at the end of the trial period if you do not cancel in advance.
Clean Up Old Logins — If you switched to a family plan or another streaming platform, an old Apple TV subscription might be sitting unused.
Switch Billing Method — Some people cancel so they can re-subscribe with a different payment card or through a different provider.

Apple provides a central Subscriptions view in iOS where you can cancel Apple TV+ and most other services that bill through your Apple ID. The steps below follow the official Apple cancellation steps from the iPhone Settings menu, which is the most reliable way according to Apple’s own subscription cancellation article.

How To Cancel Apple TV Subscriptions On iPhone Safely

Quick path: you cancel Apple TV subscriptions on iPhone by opening Settings, going into your Apple ID profile, and using the Subscriptions screen to end the plan. Below are three main routes that all end at the same place.

Cancel Through The Settings App

This is the method Apple recommends for canceling Apple TV+ and any other service billed through your Apple ID.

Open Settings — Tap the grey Settings icon on your iPhone Home Screen.
Tap Your Name — At the top of Settings, tap your name or profile picture to open Apple ID settings.
Open Subscriptions — In the list, tap Subscriptions. This loads all active and expired plans on your Apple ID.
Select The Apple TV Subscription — Look for Apple TV+, an Apple TV channel, or a streaming app that uses Apple billing, then tap it.
Tap Cancel Subscription — Scroll down and tap Cancel Subscription or Cancel Free Trial. Confirm when asked.

Once you confirm, the subscription runs until the current billing period ends, then Apple stops later charges. You keep access until the exact renewal date listed on the page.

Cancel Inside The Apple TV App On iPhone

You can also reach the same cancellation controls through the Apple TV app, which is handy if you are already watching something.

Open The Apple TV App — Launch the Apple TV app on your iPhone.
Go To Your Profile — Tap your profile icon (or initials) in the upper corner.
Open Account Settings — Choose the entry that opens your account details, then tap any link that takes you to subscriptions or manages your Apple ID.
Follow The Subscriptions Link — The app usually hands you off to the same Subscriptions screen used in Settings.
Cancel The Plan — Tap the Apple TV subscription you want to end, then tap Cancel Subscription.

This route is closely aligned with Apple’s guidance on stopping Apple TV+ from the web or app, described on the official Apple TV+ help page.

Cancel Via The App Store App

If you started an Apple TV channel or streaming app subscription from the App Store rather than inside the Apple TV app, you can cancel from the App Store as well.

Open App Store — Tap the App Store icon on your Home Screen.
Tap Your Profile Picture — In the top right corner, tap your photo or initials.
Open Subscriptions — In the account sheet, tap Subscriptions. This opens the same Apple ID subscriptions page as in Settings.
Choose The Apple TV Subscription — Tap the Apple TV+ entry or the channel app in the Active list.
Cancel The Subscription — Tap Cancel Subscription or Cancel Free Trial, then confirm.

No matter which route you use, you always cancel on the same Apple ID subscriptions page. The choice just depends on which app you have open.

What Happens After You Cancel Apple TV On iPhone?

Next steps: canceling stops automatic billing, but you usually keep streaming rights until the end date. The details vary slightly by plan type.

Paid Monthly Or Yearly Plan — You can watch Apple TV content until the exact renewal date listed under the subscription name. After that day, streaming stops.
Free Trial — You keep access until the trial end date. If you cancel during the trial, Apple does not charge you at the end of the trial.
Intro Price Or Bundle — Special offers end at the original renewal date. After cancellation, the promo does not restart, even if you sign up again later.
Shared Apple ID — If the subscription is tied to the organizer’s Apple ID, canceling it on that iPhone affects all devices signed in with that account.

Apple does not usually give partial refunds for the remaining days in a billing period. If you were charged by mistake, you can request a refund through the Apple billing hub, which links to the purchase history and refund request form.

Apple TV Subscription Status Terms On iPhone

Quick check: the wording under each Apple TV subscription in the Subscriptions list tells you whether a plan is still active, already canceled, or stuck on a billing problem.

Status Text	What It Means	What You Can Do On iPhone
Active	The plan renews on the date shown and will keep billing your Apple ID until you cancel.	Tap the subscription and use Cancel Subscription if you want to stop auto-renew.
Expires [date]	The subscription is already set to stop on that date. You will not be billed after it.	No extra action needed. You can tap to renew if you change your mind.
Billed Through [provider]	A third-party company, such as a cable network or Amazon channel, charges you instead of Apple.	Follow the instructions from that provider or log in to their site or app to cancel.
Billing Problem	Apple tried to charge your payment method and could not complete the renewal.	Update your payment method in Settings, or cancel the subscription before charges resume.

The status line is the quickest way to see whether your attempt to cancel worked. If you see an expiry date in red text and no Cancel button, Apple already has the plan set to end.

Common Problems When Canceling Apple TV On iPhone

Deeper fix: if the steps above do not match what you see on screen, you might be dealing with an Apple ID mismatch, third-party billing, or a region rule.

You Cannot Find The Apple TV Subscription

If the subscription does not appear in Subscriptions on your iPhone, use these checks:

Confirm The Apple ID — In Settings, look under your name and make sure the email address matches the one you used when you signed up.
Check Family Sharing — If a family organizer started the Apple TV subscription, it may appear only under their Apple ID.
Look For App Store Billing — Some channel apps bill through their own system, not Apple. In that case, the plan will not be listed in the Apple Subscriptions screen.

If nothing shows under Active or Expired, but you still see charges, log in to the streaming service’s website directly and check your account there. Apple’s own Apple TV+ help entry notes that certain countries use slightly different flows, and that subscriptions paid through places like Amazon must be canceled with that provider.

There Is No Cancel Subscription Button

Sometimes you tap an Apple TV subscription on iPhone and see an expiry date in red with no Cancel option.

Expiry Text Means Already Canceled — If you see red text that says the plan ends on a certain date, you already canceled it earlier. Apple keeps the entry on the list so you can re-enable it later.
Check For Multiple Plans — You may have more than one Apple TV related subscription, such as Apple TV+ plus a channel add-on. Cancel each one separately.
Make Sure You Scroll — The Cancel button can sit below the first screen of options, so scroll down within the subscription page.

You Still Get Charged After Canceling

If another charge appears after you cancel Apple TV on iPhone, it usually comes down to timing or a second subscription.

Check The Renewal Date — The subscription page shows when the current period ends. If you canceled very close to that date, the final charge may already have processed.
Review All Apple IDs — If you have more than one Apple ID, sign in on the web or another device and review each account’s subscription list.
Request A Refund If Needed — For charges you did not intend, visit the Apple billing site from your browser and request a refund through the purchase history page.

You Signed Up Through Another Company

Apple TV+ and some channels can be billed through partners such as Amazon, cable providers, or streaming bundle apps. In that case Apple sends you back to the provider to cancel.

Check Your Email Receipt — Look at the receipt for the Apple TV subscription and see who issued it. If the email came from another company, follow their cancellation steps.
Visit The Provider’s Account Page — Log in on the partner’s website or app, open your subscription or bills area, and cancel the Apple TV plan there.
Use Apple TV+ Help For Clues — Apple’s Apple TV+ page calls out cases where you must cancel through Amazon or regional partners rather than Apple directly.

Tips To Stay On Top Of Apple TV Subscriptions

Simple habits: once you have canceled the subscriptions you no longer need, a few quick routines help stop surprise renewals later.

Set Calendar Reminders — Add a reminder a few days before any free trial or promo period ends so you can choose to keep or cancel the plan.
Review Subscriptions Monthly — Open Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions once a month and skim the Active list for Apple TV and other services.
Use One Main Apple ID — Try to start all Apple TV subscriptions on the same Apple ID so you do not have to check several accounts.
Watch For Price Change Emails — When a service changes its price, read the email and decide whether you still want it before the new rate kicks in.
Track Streaming Costs — Add Apple TV and other streaming plans to a simple budget sheet or finance app so you always know what they add up to each month.

Quick Recap For Canceling Apple TV On iPhone

Final check: canceling Apple TV subscriptions on iPhone is mainly about reaching the Subscriptions page tied to your Apple ID and tapping Cancel at the right place.

Use Settings First — Go to Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions and cancel Apple TV+ or any related plan there.
Try Apple TV Or App Store — If you are already in Apple TV or the App Store, open your profile and follow the Subscriptions link to reach the same controls.
Check Status Text — Look for Expires in red to confirm a plan is already on its way out, or for partner billing notes that point you to another provider.
Keep An Eye On Trials — Set reminders and scan your subscription list regularly so Apple TV charges line up with what you actually watch.