How to Cancel Apple TV Plus

You can cancel on your mobile device, Mac, or Apple TV by going to Settings and then Subscriptions

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Sam Costello
Sam Costello
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  • Ithaca College
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Updated on May 13, 2024

What to Know

  • Mobile app: Tap Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions > Apple TV+ > Cancel Subscription > Confirm.
  • Mac app: Account > Account Settings scroll down to Subscriptions > Edit > Cancel Subscription.
  • Apple TV: Settings > Users & Accounts > your account. Then Subscriptions > Apple TV+ > Cancel Subscription.

This article explains how to cancel an Apple TV+ subscription on any iOS device, Mac, or Apple TV.

How to Unsubscribe on iPhone and iPad

To cancel Apple TV+ on an iPhone or iPod Touch running iOS 13 and up or an iPad running iPadOS 13 and up, follow these steps:

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, tap Settings.

  2. Tap [your name] at the top of the screen.

  3. Tap Subscriptions.

    The Subscriptions option in iOS.

  4. Tap Apple TV+.

  5. Tap Cancel Subscription (or, if you're using a free trial, Cancel Free Trial).

  6. In the pop-up window, tap Confirm to cancel Apple TV+.

    Finalize and confirm canceling Apple TV Plus.

These images are from an iPhone, but the steps are the same on both devices.

How to Unsubscribe on a Mac

To cancel an Apple TV+ subscription on a Mac running macOS Catalina (10.15) or newer, follow these steps:

  1. In the TV app, click Account > Account Settings.

    Account Settings in the TV app for Mac

    The Apple TV app is not the same as Apple TV+ or the Apple TV set-top box.

  2. Scroll down to Settings > Subscriptions and click Manage.

    The subscription management option in the TV app for Mac

  3. Click Edit next to Apple TV+.

    Screenshot of Apple ID subscriptions list

  4. Click Cancel Subscription (or, if you're using a free trial, Cancel Free Trial).

    Screenshot of individual subscription within an Apple ID

  5. In the pop-up window, click Confirm to cancel Apple TV+.

    Screenshot of cancelling a subscription in Apple ID

On Macs running macOS Catalina, you can also cancel Apple TV+ by viewing your account in the Apple Music app. If you're on a Mac running macOS 10.14 or earlier, use iTunes to view your account and cancel the subscription.

How to Cancel on Apple TV

To cancel Apple TV+ on an Apple TV running tvOS 13 and up, do the following:

  1. Open the Settings app.

    The Settings App on Apple TV.

  2. Click Users & Accounts.

    Screenshot of Apple TV settings app

  3. Click the account you used when subscribing to Apple TV+.

    Screenshot of Apple TV Accounts screen

    If you're asked to sign in to your Apple ID, do so here.

  4. Choose Subscriptions.

    Screenshot of Apple TV subscriptions screen

  5. Click Apple TV+ - Channel.

    Screenshot of Apple TV subscriptions list

  6. Select Cancel Subscription (or, if you're using a free trial, Cancel Free Trial).

    Screenshot of canceling an Apple TV subscription

  7. Click Confirm to cancel Apple TV+.

    Screenshot of confirming the cancellation of an Apple TV subscription

How to Cancel Without an Apple Device

If you were using Apple TV+ on a non-Apple device, such as a PlayStation 5, Chromecast, an Nvidia Shield, or another Android-based TV, you can cancel your subscription on the web.

  1. Go to the Apple TV website in any browser.

  2. Select the user icon in the upper-right corner.

    The user icon on the Apple TV website

  3. Choose Settings.

    "Settings" under the user icon on the Apple TV website

  4. Scroll down to the Settings heading, and then select Manage under Apple TV+.

    The "Manage" option under "Subscriptions" in account settings

  5. Choose Cancel Subscription, and then confirm.

If you have any issues, contact Apple Support.

FAQ
  • How much does Apple TV+ cost?

    An Apple TV+ monthly subscription is $6.99 after a seven-day free trial. If you have the Apple One service bundle, Apple TV+ is included. If you buy an Apple device, Apple TV+ is free for three months. Apple Music student plans come with Apple TV+ free.

  • What do you get with an Apple TV+ subscription?

    An Apple TV+ subscription gives you access to Apple Originals, including content like original series, documentaries, children's programming, and more. Apple adds new content every month, and you can download content for offline viewing.

  • How do I share my Apple TV+ subscription with my family?

    First, set up Apple TV + family sharing. On a Mac, go to System Preferences > Family Sharing and agree to purchase responsibility. On an iOS device, go to Settings > your name > Family Sharing > Add a Family Member and tap the channels to share. Next, go to Family Sharing > TV Channels and ensure Apple TV+ is on your channel list.

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