You can cancel Apple TV+ through your Apple ID settings on any device, and the process takes about two minutes

Apple TV+ cancellation works the same way whether you subscribed through the Apple TV app, iTunes, or a third-party service like Amazon Prime Video or Roku. The key is knowing where to look: most people cancel through their Apple ID account settings rather than the app itself. Your subscription ends at the end of your current billing cycle, so you won't lose access mid-month if you cancel before that date arrives.

The exact steps depend on what device you use most often. If you subscribed on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you'll cancel through the Apple ID menu. If you subscribed through a third-party platform like Amazon Prime Video, you'll cancel there instead. Either way, Apple sends a confirmation email once the cancellation is processed.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancel through your Apple ID settings on iPhone, iPad, or Mac by opening Settings, tapping your name, selecting Subscriptions, and choosing Apple TV+ to turn off auto-renewal.
  • If you subscribed through Amazon Prime Video, Roku, or another third-party service, you must cancel through that platform's settings, not through Apple.
  • Your access continues until the end of your current billing period even after you cancel, so you won't lose the service immediately.
  • Apple sends a confirmation email to your Apple ID email address once cancellation is complete.

Canceling on iPhone or iPad

Open the Settings app and tap your name at the top of the screen. Select Subscriptions, then tap Apple TV+. You'll see a button that says "Turn Off Auto-Renewal" — tap it. A confirmation message appears asking if you want to turn off auto-renewal; tap Confirm. That's the entire process.

After you confirm, the screen shows your cancellation date — the last day you can watch Apple TV+ with your current subscription. You can still use the service until that date. If you change your mind before the cancellation date, you can turn auto-renewal back on by returning to the same menu and tapping "Turn On Auto-Renewal."

Canceling on Mac

Open System Settings and click your name in the sidebar. Click Subscriptions, then select Apple TV+ from the list. Click "Turn Off Auto-Renewal" and confirm when prompted. The process mirrors the iPhone version exactly.

If you use an older Mac running macOS Monterey or earlier, open System Preferences instead of System Settings, but the steps are identical from there.

Canceling on Apple TV (the device)

On an Apple TV box, go to Settings, then Accounts, then Subscriptions. Select Apple TV+ and choose "Turn Off Auto-Renewal." Confirm the action when prompted.

This method works on Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD models. You need to be signed in with the Apple ID that owns the subscription.

Canceling if you subscribed through a third-party service

If you signed up for Apple TV+ through Amazon Prime Video, Roku, the Roku Channel, or another platform, you must cancel through that service, not through Apple. Canceling in your Apple ID settings won't work because the subscription is managed by the third party.

For Amazon Prime Video: open the Prime Video app, go to Account, select Your Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and select Cancel Subscription. For Roku: go to your account settings, select Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and select Cancel. For the Roku Channel: open the app, go to Account, select Subscriptions, find Apple TV+, and select Cancel. Each platform has slightly different wording, but the location is always in account or subscription settings.

What happens after you cancel

You receive a confirmation email at the address associated with your Apple ID. The email includes your cancellation date and a link to reactivate if you change your mind. You can reactivate anytime before your access ends, and you'll be charged again starting with your next billing cycle.

If you reactivate after your access has already ended, you'll be charged immediately and your new billing cycle begins that day. Apple doesn't offer refunds for unused portions of a subscription, so if you cancel mid-month, you lose access to the remaining days.

Reactivating your subscription

To turn Apple TV+ back on, return to the same menu where you canceled and select "Turn On Auto-Renewal." You'll be charged immediately and can start watching right away. If more than a few months have passed, Apple may ask you to confirm your payment method before reactivating.

If you subscribed through a third party, you'll reactivate through that platform's subscription settings using the same process you used to cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my watchlist and saved shows after I cancel?

Your watchlist and viewing history stay saved to your Apple ID. If you reactivate your subscription later, everything is still there. However, you won't be able to access the service or watch anything during the period when your subscription is inactive.

Can I get a refund if I cancel mid-month?

Apple does not issue refunds for unused subscription time. If you cancel on the 15th of a month and your billing date is the 1st, you lose access to the remaining days without a refund. You can continue watching until your billing date arrives.

What if I can't find the Subscriptions menu on my device?

Make sure you're signed in with the Apple ID that owns the subscription. On iPhone and iPad, Subscriptions appears in Settings under your name only if you're logged in. On Apple TV, you need to be in the account that made the purchase. If you're using a different Apple ID, switch to the correct one first.

Do I need to cancel the app itself after canceling my subscription?

No. The Apple TV app stays on your device. You simply won't be able to watch content once your subscription ends. You can delete the app if you want, but it's not necessary.

How long does it take for the cancellation to go through?

Cancellation is immediate once you confirm. You receive a confirmation email within a few minutes. Your access continues until your billing date, which Apple shows you on the confirmation screen.