How to quickly cancel unwanted iPhone subscriptions in 6 steps

How to quickly cancel unwanted iPhone subscriptions in 6 steps

The easy way to get rid of unwanted subscriptions on your phone

by Kurt Knutsson
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Do you ever feel like you’re paying for things you don’t need or use? You might be surprised to find out how many subscriptions you have on your iPhone that are quietly draining your wallet every month. Although, it doesn’t have to be that way. I’ll show you how to easily find and cancel those unwanted subscriptions in just a few steps. Trust me, your bank account will thank you later.

 

 

 

How to find and cancel unwanted subscriptions on your iPhone

If you’re like most iPhone users, you probably have a bunch of subscriptions that you don’t use or need anymore. These subscriptions can add up and cost you money every month without you even noticing. Here’s how to easily find and cancel your unwanted subscriptions in just a few simple steps.

Step 1: Open settings

The first thing you need to do is open the Settings app on your iPhone. You can find it on your home screen or by swiping down and typing “Settings” in the search bar.

Step 2: Tap your name

Once you’re in Settings, tap your name at the top of the screen. This will take you to your Apple ID account page, where you can manage various aspects of your Apple account.

 

Step 3: Tap subscriptions

On your Apple ID account page, scroll down and tap Subscriptions. This will show you a list of all the subscriptions you have on your iPhone, both active and expired.

Step 4: Review your subscriptions

Take a moment to review your subscriptions and see if there are any that you don’t use or need anymore. You might be surprised to find some subscriptions that you forgot about or signed up for by mistake.

For example, you might have a subscription to a music streaming service that you never listen to or a fitness app that you never use. Or maybe you signed up for a free trial of a game or a magazine and forgot to cancel it before it automatically renewed.

 

 

Step 5: Cancel your subscriptions

If you find a subscription that you want to cancel, tap on it and then tap Cancel Subscription. You’ll be asked to confirm your decision, and then your subscription will be canceled.

Note that canceling a subscription will stop it from renewing at the end of the current billing cycle. You’ll still have access to the subscription until then unless you request a refund from the app developer.

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Step 6: Turn on renewal receipts

If you want to keep track of your subscription renewals and avoid any unwanted charges in the future, you can turn on renewal receipts. This will send you an email every time one of your subscriptions automatically renews, so you can stay on top of your spending.

To turn on renewal receipts, scroll down to the bottom of the Subscriptions page and tap Renewal Receipts. Make sure the toggle is green, and then you’re all set.

 

 

If you don’t want to receive a new email each time your subscription renews, you can always view your receipts by following the following steps:

  • Tap Settings
  • Click on Your Profile
  • Tap Media & Purchases 

  • Click View Account. It may then ask you to enter your Apple ID Password
  • Scroll down and tap Purchase History
  • Then under Purchase History, you will be able to review your receipts

 

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Now, you’ve just learned how to find and cancel your subscriptions on your iPhone in a few easy steps. By doing this, you can save money and avoid paying for things you don’t use or need.

How much money did you save by canceling your unwanted subscriptions on your iPhone? Let us know in the comments below.

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2 comments

Ellen B. February 16, 2025 - 3:22 pm

Thank you for this most this informative information and for the specifics of how to work my way through checking for Apple Apps/subscriptions. You have a wonderful website and I am very appreciative of all you do. Thank You.

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Karla A. May 27, 2025 - 7:32 am

I just found 2 subscriptions that I had forgotten about. By cancelling these unused subscriptions I will save $40 a month. That adds up quickly. Thank you very much for providing this valuable information to us.

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