GravityHow to cancel subscriptions on iPhone
Updated April 15, 2026
Canceling subscriptions on iPhone isn’t always straightforward. Some subscriptions are managed through Apple and can be canceled directly in Settings. Others — like Netflix, Spotify, or Adobe — are billed outside of Apple and must be canceled through the service directly.
This guide covers both scenarios with step-by-step instructions. By the end, you’ll know exactly how to find every active subscription on your iPhone and how to cancel any of them.
Why subscriptions are hard to keep track of
Subscription billing is designed to be invisible. Services charge you automatically on a recurring date, and unless you’re checking your bank statement carefully, it’s easy to forget what you’re paying for. Studies show the average person underestimates their monthly subscription spend by more than 40%.
Common reasons subscriptions go uncanceled:
- Free trials that quietly converted to paid plans
- Apps you downloaded once and never opened again
- Duplicate services (two music streaming apps, two cloud storage plans)
- Subscriptions gifted to you that auto-renewed in your name
- Services you meant to cancel but kept forgetting
The solution is to do a full subscription audit — find everything you’re paying for, then cancel what you don’t need.
Step 1: Find all your active subscriptions
Before you can cancel anything, you need to know what you’re subscribed to. There are three places to look:
Apple Subscriptions (Settings)
Go to Settings → tap your Apple ID → Subscriptions. This shows all subscriptions billed through Apple, including App Store apps and Apple services like iCloud, Apple TV+, and Apple Music.
Your email inbox
Search for "receipt", "subscription", "renewal", or "billing" in your email. You'll find confirmation emails for subscriptions not billed through Apple — things like Netflix, Adobe, or Amazon Prime.
Your bank or credit card statement
Look for small recurring charges from services you might not recognize by name. Payment processors often use company names or parent company names that look unfamiliar.
Tip: Use Gravity to track everything in one place
Once you’ve identified all your subscriptions, add them to Gravity. The app gives you one unified list of every subscription — App Store and otherwise — with renewal dates and a running total of your monthly spend.
How to cancel App Store subscriptions
If a subscription was purchased through the App Store, you can cancel it directly from your iPhone’s Settings app. Here’s exactly how:
Open Settings on your iPhone
Tap the Settings app on your home screen.
Tap your Apple ID
At the top of Settings, tap your name to open Apple ID settings.
Tap Subscriptions
Scroll down and tap Subscriptions to see all your active and expired App Store subscriptions.
Select the subscription to cancel
Tap the subscription you want to cancel from the list.
Tap Cancel Subscription
Scroll to the bottom and tap Cancel Subscription. Confirm your choice. Your access continues until the end of the current billing period.
Important:Canceling a subscription does not give you an immediate refund. You keep access until the end of the current billing period, and the subscription won’t renew after that.
How to cancel subscriptions outside the App Store
Subscriptions that weren’t purchased through Apple must be canceled directly through the service. The process varies by provider. Here’s how to cancel the most common ones:
Netflix
Go to netflix.com → Sign in → Account → Cancel Membership. Cannot be canceled through the App Store if you signed up via the Netflix website.
Spotify
Go to spotify.com/account → Subscription → Change Plan → Cancel Premium. If you subscribed through Apple, cancel in Settings → Subscriptions.
Amazon Prime
Go to amazon.com → Account & Lists → Memberships & Subscriptions → Prime → End Membership.
Hulu
Go to hulu.com → Account → Cancel → Cancel Subscription. Or if billed through Apple, go to Settings → Subscriptions.
Adobe Creative Cloud
Go to account.adobe.com → Plans → Manage Plan → Cancel Plan. Note: Adobe may charge an early termination fee on annual plans.
Disney+
Go to disneyplus.com → Profile → Account → Cancel Subscription. Or cancel through Apple if you subscribed via the App Store.
YouTube Premium
Go to youtube.com → Your Premium membership → Deactivate. Or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions if billed through Apple.
Microsoft 365
Go to account.microsoft.com → Services & subscriptions → Cancel. Note: The method depends on whether you subscribed through Apple or Microsoft directly.
For any service not listed here, use Gravity’s AI assistant — it can walk you through the cancellation process for virtually any subscription service.
How to avoid forgotten subscriptions in the future
Canceling subscriptions is a reactive step. The smarter move is to track every subscription from the moment you sign up, so you always know what’s renewing and when.
That’s exactly what Gravity does. It’s a free subscription tracker and manager for iPhone that lets you:
- Add any subscription — App Store or otherwise
- See all upcoming renewal dates in chronological order
- Know your exact monthly and yearly subscription total
- Get AI-powered guidance on canceling any service
Everything is manual and stored locally on your device. Gravity never connects to your bank or reads your email — your subscription data stays completely private.
Frequently asked questions
How do I cancel a subscription on iPhone?
Go to Settings → tap your Apple ID → Subscriptions. Find the subscription, tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription. For subscriptions not billed through Apple, cancel through the service's website.
How do I find all my subscriptions on iPhone?
For App Store subscriptions: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. For others, search your email for billing receipts or use Gravity to track everything in one place.
Can I cancel subscriptions I signed up for outside the App Store?
Yes, but you must cancel through the service directly — for example, Netflix.com for Netflix or account.adobe.com for Adobe. Gravity's AI assistant can guide you through the process for any service.
Will I get a refund when I cancel a subscription?
Most subscriptions don't refund the current billing period. You'll keep access until the period ends, and the subscription won't renew after that. Always cancel before your next renewal date.