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How To Cancel App Store Subscriptions Using iOS or iTunes

The iTunes and iOS App Store platforms provide an unrestricted amount of subscription-based services and apps. These applications aid us to learn a foreign language, learn to code, educate our kids and have access to vital media features.

Even if the comfort and security of monthly billing through Apple for these applications are important to several users, at times you will discover that the need for a specific subscription-based application or service is gone.

Too many subscription-based businesses count on continuous revenue from users who do not remember to cancel their subscriptions and free trials. For lots of users, the subscriptions are a low-cost monthly fee and so, there is really no need to cancel.

Luckily though, Apple functioning as a middleman means that users are not only reducing the financial risk of an over-charged bill or stolen financial info, they are also giving themselves one destination to cancel those App Store subscriptions. See How To Cancel App Store Subscriptions Using iOS And iTunes:

How Can I Cancel App Store Subscriptions Using iOS And iTunes?

iOS users can cancel subscriptions in 2 ways. It can be done via your iPhone or iPad, or via iTunes on your laptop or desktop computer. We break both down below:

How Can I Cancel iTunes & App Store Subscriptions Using iOS?

Apple users interact with the iOS software and the company has simplified the process of cancelling their subscriptions from an iPad, iPhone, or Mac PC. To make this happen, simply go to Settings > iTunes & App Stores. The version of the iOS that you use will determine the instructions that you should adhere to will cancel the subscription services.

If “Subscriptions” is not available in the settings, (listed under “Payment & Shipping”), you will need to select “iTunes & App Store” on your smartphone.

  • Click on your Apple ID way up on the page. If you have lots of Apple IDs, you will have to ensure you are logged in with the account linked with the subscription you want to cancel. If you are not, then first click “Sign Out,” then log back in with the right Apple ID account.
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  • Click “View Apple ID.” If you are logged in with the right account, click “View Apple ID.” Depending on your phone’s security settings, you might have to authenticate with Touch ID, Face ID, or a passcode first.
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  • Swipe down and choose “Subscriptions.”
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  • Choose the Subscription you want to cancel.
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  • Click Cancel Subscription.
  • Click “Confirm” to verify your cancellation.

How Can I Cancel iTunes & App Store Subscriptions Using iTunes?

  • Click “Account,” then “View Account.” Just launch iTunes and make sure you are logged into the right account. Choose Account > View My Account from the menu bar (macOS) or toolbar (Windows). Type in your iTunes password when asked.
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  • Tap “Manage” under “Subscription.” Just swipe down to “Settings” and locate the Subscription entry. The list of the total number of subscriptions will be visible. Be aware that this will include both active and expired subscriptions. Tap “Manage.”
  • Tap “Edit.” As in find the service or application subscription you want to cancel and tap “Edit.”
  • Tap “Cancel Subscription” and confirm.
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