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With the introduction of subscriptions in the News app on iOS 10, managing and keeping track of digital subscriptions on iPhones and other Apple devices has become increasingly complicated. From Apple Music, Apple News services, newspapers and magazines to TV and video streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime, there are numerous subscription services and the need to control them. It is essential to know how to create, cancel, and modify these subscriptions.
Subscription Categories
There are five primary categories of subscriptions on the iPhone:
- Apple Music
- Apple News
- Newspapers and Magazines
- Other Apps
- TV and Video Services
How to Manage Subscriptions on iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touch
Managing subscriptions on iOS devices is simple. Access your Apple ID account by tapping Settings then iTunes & App Store. You will see your Apple ID at the top. Click it, then View Apple ID. Login with Touch ID or other information required, and you will see all your account settings.
Select Subscriptions, and all your subscriptions will be listed. Choose the subscription you want to manage and then select from the available options to modify or cancel your subscription (according to the refund policy – for example, if you paid for the subscription till the end of the month, it will continue till the end of the month): Choose “Cancel Subscription.”
How to Stop Paying for an App on iPhone
- Open the Settings app on the iPad or iPhone.
- Choose iTunes & App Store.
- Click the Apple ID at the top of the screen.
- Select View Apple ID and Login with Touch ID, Face ID or Password.
- Click on Subscriptions.
- Select the subscription you want to cancel.
- To cancel, click “Cancel Subscription”. The cancellation takes effect at the end of the current subscription period.
How to Re-subscribe to an App
You can subscribe to an app or service again at any time in the future:
- Choose the app or service you subscribed to.
- Select the package you want to use.
The Subscription is not Listed. What Next?
If a subscription is not listed, you may have signed in with an alternate Apple ID account. If you have, sign out and sign back in with the other account. If this fails, the subscription was probably directly taken out from the provider that is not supported by Apple’s intermediate services. Contact the subscription provider directly.
How to Manage Subscriptions on Apple TV
The fourth-generation Apple TV allows you to manage digital subscriptions on the device through Settings. Open Settings, click Accounts, then choose Subscriptions, where you’ll see an option labeled Manage Subscriptions. If the subscription you want to manage is there, select it, and follow the prompts to modify the settings, or cancel it entirely (according to the refund policy). Choose “Cancel Subscription.”
How to Manage Subscriptions on Mac (and PC)
To manage subscriptions on a Mac or PC:
- Open iTunes and sign in to the proper Apple ID account if required.
- Choose Account from the menu bar, then View My Account and login.
- Select View Account and go to the Settings section in the Account Information tab.
- Under Subscriptions, click “Manage” then select “Edit.”
- Choose “Cancel Subscription.”
If you have paid for a subscription, but it is not reflected in the iTunes account settings, try logging in using a different account. If this does not work, contact the service provider directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Consume Subscriptions Across Multiple Devices with the Same Apple ID?
Yes, you can use subscriptions across multiple devices with the same Apple ID. All subscriptions and their statuses will be synced across all the devices. This means that if you cancel a subscription on one device, it will also be canceled on all the other associated devices.
Can I Resume Subscriptions?
Yes, resuming subscriptions is easy. Choose the app, service, or subscription package you used before, and select the package you want to use again. You don’t have to start again from scratch with a new sign-up or registration.