How do I cancel subscriptions on my iPhone?

Open Settings → tap your name → Subscriptions → select the subscription → Cancel Subscription. This works for any app purchased through the App Store.

Why can't I find a subscription in my iPhone settings?

If a subscription doesn't appear in Settings → Subscriptions, it wasn't purchased through the App Store. You signed up directly on the company's website or through another platform. You'll need to cancel it on their website or by contacting them directly.

How do I find subscriptions that aren't through the App Store?

Check your bank or credit card statement for recurring charges. Tools like Just Cancel can scan your bank statement and find every subscription automatically, including ones not tied to your Apple ID.

February 14, 2026

How to Cancel Subscriptions on iPhone (2026 Guide)

If you're paying for apps you don't use, you're not alone. The average iPhone user has 3-5 active subscriptions through the App Store alone — and that doesn't count subscriptions you signed up for on websites.

Here's how to find and cancel every subscription on your iPhone, whether it's through Apple or not.

Method 1: Cancel App Store subscriptions (2 minutes)

This works for any subscription you purchased through an app on the App Store.

Open Settings on your iPhone
Tap your name at the top of the screen (your Apple ID)
Tap Subscriptions
You'll see all your active subscriptions. Tap the one you want to cancel.
Tap Cancel Subscription (you may need to scroll down)
Confirm by tapping Confirm

Important: You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No refund for the remaining time, but you won't be charged again.

Method 2: Cancel through the App Store app

Open the App Store
Tap your profile icon in the top right
Tap Subscriptions
Select the subscription and tap Cancel Subscription

What if the subscription isn't in your Apple settings?

Here's the catch: not all subscriptions go through the App Store. If you signed up on a company's website (Netflix.com, Spotify.com, etc.), it won't appear in your iPhone subscription settings.

These "invisible" subscriptions are the ones that really add up. Common examples:

Streaming services signed up on the web (Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max)
News subscriptions (NYT, WSJ, Washington Post)
SaaS tools (Dropbox, Canva, Adobe)
Gym memberships and meal kits
Free trials you forgot to cancel

To find these, you need to check your bank statement — or use a tool that does it for you.

Method 3: Find ALL subscriptions (including hidden ones)

Your bank statement is the source of truth. Every subscription — whether through Apple, Google, or signed up directly — shows up as a recurring charge.

Export your bank statement as CSV or PDF from your bank's website or app
Upload it to Just Cancel — we'll automatically find every recurring charge
Get direct cancel links for each subscription, plus difficulty ratings so you know what to expect

Most people find 2-5 subscriptions they forgot about, saving $50-200 per month.

Find every subscription in 60 seconds

Upload your bank statement. We'll find the subscriptions. $5 one-time — no subscription to cancel later (ironic, right?).

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How to cancel specific popular subscriptions

Some subscriptions are notoriously hard to cancel. Here are direct links for the most common ones:

Cancel Netflix — Easy, do it online
Cancel Spotify — Must use website, not the app
Cancel Amazon Prime — Multiple confirmation screens
Cancel Hulu — Easy online
Cancel Disney+ — Easy online
Cancel Adobe Creative Cloud — Early termination fee warning
Cancel Planet Fitness — Must visit in person or send certified mail

See all 440+ cancel guides →

Tips to avoid unwanted subscriptions

Set a calendar reminder before every free trial ends
Use a virtual card (like Privacy.com) for free trials — set a $1 spending limit so it auto-declines when the trial converts
Check your subscriptions monthly — add it to your first-of-the-month routine
Turn off "auto-renew" immediately after subscribing if you're not sure you'll keep it

How to get a refund for an iPhone subscription

If you were charged for a subscription you didn't want (especially a free trial that auto-converted), you can request a refund from Apple:

Go to reportaproblem.apple.com
Sign in with your Apple ID
Find the charge and tap Report a Problem
Select "I didn't mean to subscribe" or the relevant reason
Submit — Apple usually responds within 48 hours

Apple is generally good about refunds for the first request, especially for accidental subscriptions or free trials you forgot to cancel.

Bottom line

Your iPhone settings only show part of the picture. For a complete view of every subscription you're paying for, you need to look at your bank statement. Just Cancel makes this take 60 seconds instead of an hour.