How to cancel a apple tv subscription

Looking to cancel some subscriptions? Although Apple TV+ has some of the best new shows at a fairly affordable subscription price, it is also one of the easiest services to drop. Unlike Netflix and Disney+, Apple doesn't yet have the same backlog of great content that can keep you enterained for virtually forever. If you've already watched Severance and The Afterparty, you may already be ready to move on from the service.

If you're wondering how to cancel Apple TV+, the process is fairly simple. You can follow our step-by-step guides below and take a look at Apple TV+ alternatives for other great streaming options.

How to Cancel Apple TV+

Cancel Using Your Web Browser

The easiest way to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription is to use your web browser. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to do do that, or you can scroll further to see our instruction for cancellations through the app on Apple devices.

• Go to https://tv.apple.com/ using your web browser
• Click the 'Sign In' button on the top right corner of the screen
• Choose the 'Settings' option to reach your account settings
• Scroll down to the heading that says Subscriptions and click 'Manage'
• Choose 'Cancel Subsription' to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription

Cancel Using Your iPhone or iPad

If you're using an Apple device (iPhone or iPad) with the Apple TV+ app already installed the instructions are very similar to using the web, but with a few small tweaks.

• Open the Apple TV+ app on your iPhone or iPad
• Select the Account icon in the top right corner
• Make sure you are logged into the correct account
• Select 'Manage Subscriptions' to access all subscriptions
• Select the 'Apple TV+' subscription
• Select 'Cancel Subscription' and confirm your cancellation in the next window

What are Some Good Apple TV+ Alternatives?

If you do decide to cancel your subscription, some of the best new TV shows of 2022 will no longer be available to you. Fortunately, there are some more popular and mainstream streaming services that offer a lot more content and a deeper backlog of original shows and movies. The main downside of these other services is that they are more expensive.

The Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ Bundle

The cost of an Apple TV+ subscripions is incredibly cheap at just $4.99 per month. For $9 more a month, however, you can get the Disney+ bundle that gives you access to Hulu and ESPN+ as well.

This is likely the best option if you're looking to get the most bang for you buck. You'll get access to new Marvel shows, Hulu Originals, Star Wars shows, sports, and more for $13.99 a month.

HBO Max

Another great streaming option is HBO's streaming service: HBO Max. You can get the base subscription with ads for $9.99 or the ad-free version for $14.99 per month. Both options allow up to 5 profiles.

While those prices may seem very high compared to Apple TV Plus, the main draw of HBO Max is it's backlog of original content. You get HBO orginals movies and shows as well as content from DC, Adult Swim, Cartoon Network, and Studio Ghibli. You also get to watch the biggest Warner Bros. movies like The Batman on the platform as soon as they hit streaming.

It was also recently announced that HBO Max and Discovery+ are being combined into one service, so that will expand the content available on the platform even more.

Netflix

Netflix is the biggest streaming platform out there with more original content than anybody could want. You can get a basic subscription for $9.99 a month or upgrade to Standard ($15.49) or Premium ($19.99) to get access to more features. Similar to HBO Max, the main draw of this streaming subscription is the incredible backlog of good Netflix movies and original shows.

If you already have Netflix and are trying to cut the cost of your streaming bill, however, you can take a look at our guide to cancelling Netflix for help with that.

Amazon Prime Video

If you already have an Amazon Prime subscription, that means access to Prime Video is already available to you. The added benefits of Amazon Prime Video being already wrapped up into your Amazon membership is that you also get the benefit of renting On Demand movies online.

If you're looing to cancel even more services to make room in your budget, however, you can take a look at our guide to cancelling Amazon Prime as well.

Apple TV+ has some great shows and movies you might like, but let's face it: it's not everyone's favorite subscription service.

If your free trial is almost over, or you don't want to continue paying, here's how you can cancel Apple TV+ on the web, from your iPhone, and other devices.

What Happens When You Cancel Apple TV+

The good thing about Apple TV+ is that if you cancel your subscription right now, you'll still be able to use it until the end of your billing cycle. Similar to what happens when you cancel your Netflix subscription, you can still watch any show or movie until before your renewal date.

The same goes for your free trial. Let's say you start your trial today, and you decide to cancel it immediately. You'll still be able to use Apple TV+ until the free trial finishes.

How to Cancel Apple TV+ on the Web

Apple TV+ is one of the best Netflix alternatives out there, but it isn't everyone's cup of tea. Fortunately, canceling your Apple TV+ subscription is really easy, and you can do it almost from any platform or device by using a web browser. Here's how:

1. Go to tv.apple.com.
2. If you need to, log in using the Apple ID credentials you used to subscribe to Apple TV+.
3. Once you're logged in, click on your profile in the top right corner.
4. Click Settings.
5. Scroll all the way down to the Subscriptions section.
6. Click Manage.
7. Click Cancel Subscription.
8. Confirm by clicking Cancel Subscription again.

How to Cancel Apple TV+ on iPhone or iPad

If you're on the go, you can still cancel your Apple TV+ subscription just by using your iPhone or your iPad. This is what you need to do:

1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings.
2. Tap on your Apple ID (your name at the top of the Settings app). Just make sure it's the same Apple ID you used to subscribe to Apple TV+.
3. Tap Subscriptions.
4. Select Apple TV+.
5. Tap Cancel Subscription or Cancel Free Trial.
6. Tap Confirm.

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You can also cancel your Apple TV+ subscription from the Apple TV+ app by going to your profile and selecting Manage Subscriptions. This will also take you to your subscriptions page on the Settings app.

How to Cancel Apple TV+ on Mac

Canceling Apple TV+ from your Mac is just as easy:

1. On your Mac, open the App Store.
2. Click on your name in the bottom left corner.
3. Click on View information. You might need to enter your Apple ID password. Remember that it needs to be the same Apple ID you used to subscribe to Apple TV+.
4. Scroll all the way to the bottom, and you'll see your Subscriptions.
5. Click Manage to the right of Subscriptions.
6. Find Apple TV+ and click Edit.
7. Click Cancel Subscription.
8. Click Confirm.

How to Cancel Apple TV+ on Apple TV

It wouldn't make sense if you couldn't cancel your Apple TV+ subscription from your Apple TV, right? Well, you can, but not on every system.

If you have a third-generation Apple TV streaming device or earlier, you'll need to cancel your subscription on your iPhone or computer. For later devices, you'll just need to follow these steps:

1. On your Apple TV system, go to Settings.
2. Select Users & Accounts, and then select your account.
3. Select Subscriptions.
4. Choose the subscription you want to cancel and click Cancel Subscription.
5. Confirm that you want to cancel your subscription.

How to Cancel Apple TV+ on Apple Watch

Believe it or not, you can use your Apple Watch to cancel your Apple TV+ subscription. If you don't have your iPhone or any other device near you, this could be the last chance to cancel your subscription. This is how you do it:

1. On your Apple Watch, press the Digital Crown and go to the App Store.
2. Use your Digital Crown to go to the bottom and tap on your Account.
3. Tap Subscriptions.
4. Select Apple TV+.
5. Scroll down and tap Cancel Subscription or Cancel Free Trial.
6. Confirm that you want to cancel your subscription.

Consider a Streaming Alternative

Now you're done, and Apple TV+ won't charge you anything. Remember that even if you cancel it right now, you'll still be able to use the service until your renewal date.

Now that you're done with Apple TV+, you can start looking at alternatives like Netflix or Disney Plus.