Have an Apple subscription you want to cancel? This guide will show you how to easily cancel any iTunes or App Store subscription using Windows, Mac, iPhone or iPad.
Whether you signed up for Apple Music, iCloud storage, Apple Arcade or any other subscription service, I‘ll provide clear instructions tailored to your device type. No need to struggle – just follow the steps for your computer or mobile device below to cancel in under 5 minutes.
Why You Might Want to Cancel
First, let‘s review a few common reasons you may need to cancel an Apple subscription:
No longer using a service – If you aren‘t listening to Apple Music anymore or rarely play Apple Arcade games, canceling will allow you to save a bit of money each month. Every dollar counts!
Switched devices – Transitioning from Mac to PC? You‘ll need to cancel App Store subscriptions and repurchase any you still want through the iTunes Windows app.
Shared family plan – Those with access through Family Sharing plans can‘t manage subscriptions. But the plan organizer can log in and cancel individual subscriptions anytime.
Now let‘s get to actually canceling unwanted Apple subscriptions, broken down by device…
How to Cancel Apple Subscriptions on Windows
If you need to cancel an iTunes subscription on a Windows computer, follow these simple steps:
- Launch the iTunes app on your Windows PC and sign-in to the account that has the active subscription.
- Go to Account > View My Account and click "Manage" next to Subscriptions when the next page loads.
- On the screen that appears, find the subscription you wish to cancel and click the "Edit" button.
- A menu will pop up – click "Cancel Subscription" and follow prompts to confirm cancellation.
Here is a breakdown of what the process looks like visually:
| Sign into iTunes App |  |
| Click Account > View My Account |  |
| Click Manage Next to Subscriptions |  |
And that‘s it! Just repeat these steps to cancel additional iTunes subscriptions as needed.
How to Cancel App Store Subscriptions on a Mac
If you prefer using Mac computers over Windows, use this process to cancel App Store subscriptions on a Mac instead:
- Open the App Store app then click your Apple ID. Choose "View Information".
- Scroll down and click "Manage" next to the Subscriptions section.
- Find the subscription you want gone and click "Cancel Subscription". Confirm to complete cancellation.
Quick visual guide:
| Launch App Store, Click Apple ID |  |
| Click View Information |  |
| Click Manage under Subscriptions |  |
Just repeat for any other App Store subscriptions you need to cancel from your Mac.
How to Cancel Apple Subscriptions on iPhone or iPad
Need to cancel an Apple subscription on-the-go from your mobile Apple device? Just use the Settings menu:
- Open the Settings app then tap your name/Apple ID.
- Choose Subscriptions under Media & Purchases.
- Select the subscription you want to cancel.
- Follow prompts to confirm cancellation.
Here are screenshots demonstrating the mobile cancellation process:
| Open Settings, Tap Apple ID |  |
| Tap Subscriptions under Media & Purchases |  |
| Choose Subscription to Cancel |  |
Repeat for any other mobile subscriptions tied to your Apple ID that you wish to cancel.
Why Subscriptions Can Be Hard to Cancel Sometimes
You might occasionally run into trouble trying to cancel a stubborn Apple subscription. Some reasons managing subscriptions can be tricky:
Merging Apple IDs – If you merged multiple Apple IDs, subscriptions don‘t always smoothly transfer over. Some may appear stuck under old accounts.
Family sharing – Those whose subscriptions come from a family account will not see them or have permission to cancel. Only the family account owner can manage shared plans.
Third-party billing issues – Subscriptions purchased outside Apple‘s ecosystem may not show for cancellation here, since Apple doesn’t handle the billing.
But with some dedicated digging and the help of Apple support staff if needed, you should be able to eventually track down and cancel any elusive Apple subscription.
Closing Thoughts
I hope this guide has equipped you to easily cancel any Apple Music, iCloud, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+ or other iTunes and App Store subscriptions directly from your Windows PC, Mac, iPhone or iPad.
Don‘t hesitate to leave a comment below if you have any other questions about cancelling subscriptions through Apple. I‘m always happy to provide additional tips to help you easily manage all your active and expired Apple subscriptions.
