I signed up for Apple TV+ thinking I’d use it often. At first, it was fun. I watched a few shows, but over time, I stopped using it. The monthly charge kept appearing, and I knew it was time to cancel. I didn’t want to waste money on something I wasn’t watching.
But figuring out how to cancel wasn’t as easy as I expected. Apple doesn’t make it obvious, and I had to go through different steps depending on the device. If you’re in the same boat, don’t worry. I’ll walk you through the process step by step.
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Canceling Apple TV+ on My iPhone Was Easier Than I Thought
I didn’t want to keep paying for something I barely used. Canceling Apple TV+ on my iPhone took just a few taps.
- Opened Settings – I tapped on the Settings app. It’s the one with the gear icon.
- Accessed My Profile – My name was right at the top, so I tapped it.
- Found Subscriptions – I scrolled down and selected Subscriptions to see my active plans.
- Selected Apple TV+ – It was on the list, so I tapped it.
- Canceled My Subscription – I hit Cancel Subscription, confirmed, and that was it.
Canceling Apple TV+ on My Android Took a Few Extra Steps
I couldn’t cancel Apple TV+ directly from the app. Instead, I had to use a browser.
- Visited Apple’s Website – I opened my browser and went to Apple’s account page.
- Signed In – I entered my Apple ID and password.
- Managed My Subscriptions – I clicked on Subscriptions to see my active plans.
- Selected Apple TV+ – I found it in the list and clicked on it.
- Canceled My Subscription – I tapped Cancel Subscription, confirmed, and it was done.
No more Apple TV+ charges on my card.
Ending My Apple TV+ Free Trial Before Getting Charged
I signed up for the free trial but didn’t want to pay for another month. Canceling it was quick.
- Opened Settings – I tapped the Settings app on my device.
- Tapped My Name – My profile was at the top, so I selected it.
- Went to Subscriptions – I scrolled down and tapped Subscriptions.
- Chose Apple TV+ – The free trial was listed there, so I clicked on it.
- Canceled the Trial – I hit Cancel Free Trial, confirmed, and it was done.
I made sure to cancel at least a day before the trial ended.
Canceling Apple TV+ Through Amazon Wasn’t What I Expected
I subscribed to Apple TV+ through Amazon, so canceling it required a few extra steps.
- Logged Into Amazon – I opened Amazon and signed into my account.
- Found My Subscriptions – I went to Memberships & Subscriptions under my account settings.
- Located Apple TV+ – I scrolled through and found Apple TV+ in my active subscriptions.
- Managed My Subscription – I clicked Manage Subscription next to Apple TV+.
- Canceled the Subscription – I selected Cancel Subscription and followed the prompts.
Since I subscribed through Amazon, I couldn’t cancel directly through Apple.
Managing My Apple TV+ Subscription from a Web Browser
I wanted to cancel Apple TV+ without using my phone. Doing it through a browser was simple.
- Visited the Apple TV+ Website – I opened tv.apple.com in my browser.
- Signed In – I clicked Sign In and entered my Apple ID.
- Opened Account Settings – I selected my profile icon at the top.
- Went to Settings – I clicked Settings from the menu.
- Managed My Subscription – I scrolled down to Subscriptions and selected Manage.
- Canceled Apple TV+ – I clicked Cancel Subscription and confirmed.
This was the easiest way to handle my subscription from my laptop.
Making Sure My Apple TV+ Subscription Is Truly Canceled
I didn’t want any surprise charges, so I double-checked to be sure.
- Checked My Email – I looked for a cancellation email from Apple.
- Reviewed My Subscription Status – I went back to Subscriptions in my settings to confirm Apple TV+ was gone.
If anything looked off, I knew I could reach out to Apple Support for help.