How do i cancel my free 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+

How do i cancel my free apple tv subscription

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.

When Apple Inc. first elbowed its way into the VOD market with Apple TV Plus, customers who purchased a shiny new iPhone, iPad, or other eligible product were delighted to receive a year’s free access to the company’s new streaming platform. But given the 12-month Apple TV Plus free trial has lapsed and many customers are now paying full whack, a subscription might not seem so compelling and you may therefore be looking to cancel Apple TV Plus.

  • Head to the Apple TV Plus website to check your options (opens in new tab)

Whether you’re underwhelmed by its slim library of content or you don’t have the cash to splash right now, this guide explains how to cancel Apple TV Plus, as well as what to watch before you well and truly pull the plug, and alternative streaming services worth subscribing to instead.

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Wait! Before you cancel Apple TV Plus, here’s everything you could watch

The Morning Show and Ted Lasso are the platform’s flagship series and two of the best Apple TV Plus shows, having bagged dozens of awards between them. The former is a drama about the cut-throat world of TV broadcasting starring Jennifer Anniston and Reece Witherspoon (season three arrives later this year), while Ted Lasso won the 2021 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series, in addition to the hearts of viewers around the world.

Severance, however, might be the platform’s first binge-worthy show: a mind-bending sci-fi thriller that’s garnered almost unanimously glowing reviews. And, if you’re looking for more spooky chills and mystery, you’ll be well served by Servant, a supernatural shocker from the mind of director M. Night Shyamalan and whose final season is due to arrive soon.

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There's a delightfully idiosyncratic collection of titles here, with musical comedy Schmigadoon!, postmodern whodunnit The Afterparty, epic space saga Foundation and acclaimed spy thriller Tehran being just a small sample of its diversity.

Apple TV Plus has great new content on the horizon too. The star-studded dark comedy anthology Roar features Nicole Kidman and Cynthia Erivo, and will debut on April 15. Plus, while a release date hasn’t been announced, Martin Scorsese’s The Killers of the Flower Moon will stream exclusively on Apple TV Plus, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro among its glittering A-list cast.

Your step-by-step guide on how to cancel Apple TV Plus

It’s easy to cancel Apple TV Plus, and there are a few options. Follow the instructions below if you want to cancel Apple TV Plus via the web:

  • Type or copy https://tv.apple.com/ (opens in new tab) into your web browser
  • Sign In with your Apple ID
  • Click on the Account icon in the top right
  • Select the ‘Settings’ option
  • Scroll down to the Subscriptions heading and click on ‘Manage’
  • Click on 'Cancel Subscription'

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Follow the below instructions, meanwhile, to cancel Apple TV Plus from an Apple device like an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch:

  • Launch the Apple TV Plus app
  • Tap the Account icon in the top right-hand corner
  • Select your name in the Account section
  • Scroll down and tap 'Subscriptions'
  • Under the Active subheading, tap on the Apple TV Plus icon
  • Select ‘Cancel Subscription’

What streaming service should I get now I’ve cancelled Apple TV Plus?

Now you’ve decided to cancel Apple TV Plus, you might be looking for a more suitable VOD platform. The ones we’ve listed below are available globally too, but have a far more comprehensive library of movies and TV shows.

Plus, if these VOD titans aren’t to your liking, there are brilliant alternative services you can pick from in specific regions, like HBO Max in North America, Crave in Canada, and Stan in Australia.

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Prime Video from $14.99/£8.99/CA$7.99/AU$6.99pm (opens in new tab)
The online retailer’s VOD platform boasts over 13,000 titles: a treasure trove of classic movies and TV shows including The Usual Suspects, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Saving Private Ryan, My Week with Marilyn and The Prestige. Plus, cutting through the noise are some thrilling Amazon Originals. 

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Disney Plus from $7.99/£7.99/CA$11.99/AU$11.99pm (opens in new tab)
Disney Plus offers five content hubs that provide something for everyone: all the hits from the Disney vaults, National Geographic documentaries, and Pixar animations. Then you have the complete MCU and Star Wars saga.

The Disney Plus price (opens in new tab) is great value for money, with 15% off annual plans. And it’s even better for international viewers who’ll receive extra, more mature (R-rated, TV-MA) content through the Star hub. 

There’s no free trial currently, but US customers can bag a bargain with the Disney Plus Bundle (opens in new tab) at $13.99 a month (opens in new tab). The bundle includes Hulu, plus sports-focused content with ESPN Plus, and is significantly cheaper than subscribing to each platform individually.

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Netflix from $9.99/£5.99/CA$9.99/AU$10.99pm (opens in new tab)
Home to around 2,000 TV series and 4,000 movies, a third of which are Netflix Originals. 

These include the acclaimed Orange is the New Black, Russian Doll, Bridgerton and Midnight Mass, international successes such as The Crown and Squid Game, in addition to Academy Award-nominated movies like this year’s Don’t Look Up and Lin-Manuel Miranda’s musical drama Tick Tick…Boom!

A Basic plan provides one stream in SD quality and costs $9.99 a month (£5.99 in the UK, CA$9.99 in Canada, and AU$10.99 in Australia). There’s no annual option though and no free trial available, but at least you can cancel at any time. 

How do I cancel my Apple TV free trial?

How to cancel a subscription on your iPhone or iPad.
Open the Settings app..
Tap your name..
Tap Subscriptions..
Tap the subscription..
Tap Cancel Subscription. You might need to scroll down to find the Cancel Subscription button..

How do I get Apple TV to stop charging me?

Manage subscriptions on Apple TV.
Open Settings on Apple TV..
Go to Users and Accounts > [account name] Subscriptions and select a subscription..
Follow the onscreen instructions to change or cancel your subscription..

How do I know when my free Apple TV subscription ends?

There should be a date under the subscription name with the word "Expires" or "Renews" next to it.

How do I cancel Apple TV free trial on Roku?

Cancel Apple TV+ on Roku Launch the Apple TV app on your Roku device, head to Settings > Accounts > Manage Subscriptions > Apple TV+ – Channel > Cancel Trial, and confirm the cancellation.