Hello, I am having an issue with a subscription. The subscription was activated earlier, but now I cannot cancel it. I have already deleted the app, but it still keeps trying to charge me. Because of this, I am unable to download or update other apps
iPhone 11, iOS 26
Confirm you have canceled any subscription automatic renewal (if you simply delete an app this does not cancel subscriptions):
Review the information in this support article by clicking on the link to learn how to cancel a subscription from Apple. ➔ If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support
If you subscribed to this directly with a third party, see: About purchases not billed through the App Store or the App Store’s In-App Purchase system - Apple Support instead. You need to work directly with the vendor, not Apple.
Notes:
• "If you signed up [which involves very intentional steps by you or a user of your device, accompanied by warnings along the way] for a free or discounted trial subscription and you don't want to renew it, cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial ends." Note that by using an app like this you are automatically agreeing (always read the fine print) to this happening, are responsible for reading if this will happen, and canceling the subscription before the trial ends.
• Deleting an app does not cancel a subscription.
• An existing subscription will normally continue until the end of its term and may then renew automatically. Stopping automatic renewal is effectively canceling it. "If you don’t see Cancel Subscription, then the subscription is already canceled and won't renew." The "Expires" date means the current subscription will just run until then. Note special conditions for some countries: About canceling subscriptions in Germany, Israel, South Africa, or Türkiye - Apple Support
• Read the article to see what to do about subscriptions that do not appear in your list. If you still can't find a subscription, contact Apple Support using the link at the end of the support article.
• Canceling a subscription does not automatically start a refund.
• If you had a free trial previously, you do not get a second one and a subscription will start immediately.
• This thread (particularly posts by MacJimID) outlines complex scenarios regarding subscriptions and trials. ➔ Refund request for unintended Snapchat Pl… - Apple Community
If you wish to pursue a refund, follow the directions in this support article about how to request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple ➔ Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support According to Apple’s terms, refunds are only made to remedy defective or unavailable product. You can request a refund on other grounds but those refunds are entirely discretionary and not guaranteed. Special terms also apply for some countries: About canceling subscriptions in Germany, Israel, South Africa, or Türkiye - Apple Support
Read this support article for information about how long it takes to receive a refund (if one is granted), and how to check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple --> Check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support
Confirm you have canceled any subscription automatic renewal (if you simply delete an app this does not cancel subscriptions):
Review the information in this support article by clicking on the link to learn how to cancel a subscription from Apple. ➔ If you want to cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support
If you subscribed to this directly with a third party, see: About purchases not billed through the App Store or the App Store’s In-App Purchase system - Apple Support instead. You need to work directly with the vendor, not Apple.
Notes:
• "If you signed up [which involves very intentional steps by you or a user of your device, accompanied by warnings along the way] for a free or discounted trial subscription and you don't want to renew it, cancel it at least 24 hours before the trial ends." Note that by using an app like this you are automatically agreeing (always read the fine print) to this happening, are responsible for reading if this will happen, and canceling the subscription before the trial ends.
• Deleting an app does not cancel a subscription.
• An existing subscription will normally continue until the end of its term and may then renew automatically. Stopping automatic renewal is effectively canceling it. "If you don’t see Cancel Subscription, then the subscription is already canceled and won't renew." The "Expires" date means the current subscription will just run until then. Note special conditions for some countries: About canceling subscriptions in Germany, Israel, South Africa, or Türkiye - Apple Support
• Read the article to see what to do about subscriptions that do not appear in your list. If you still can't find a subscription, contact Apple Support using the link at the end of the support article.
• Canceling a subscription does not automatically start a refund.
• If you had a free trial previously, you do not get a second one and a subscription will start immediately.
• This thread (particularly posts by MacJimID) outlines complex scenarios regarding subscriptions and trials. ➔ Refund request for unintended Snapchat Pl… - Apple Community
If you wish to pursue a refund, follow the directions in this support article about how to request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple ➔ Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support According to Apple’s terms, refunds are only made to remedy defective or unavailable product. You can request a refund on other grounds but those refunds are entirely discretionary and not guaranteed. Special terms also apply for some countries: About canceling subscriptions in Germany, Israel, South Africa, or Türkiye - Apple Support
Read this support article for information about how long it takes to receive a refund (if one is granted), and how to check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple --> Check the status of a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support
davakorol wrote:
The problem is that I signed up for a free subscription and didn't cancel it before the expiration date. Now I can't cancel it. Is there a way I can avoid paying for it and cancel it?
You cannot cancel a Pending charge. You will have to pay for the subscription charge since that is what you agreed to on the Authorization Screen that required you to accept the terms of the Free Trial that stated to avoid the subscription charge you should cancel a day before the trial ends, and that required you to double click the side button to accept, followed by verification with FaceID/TouchID or Passcode.
You can request a refund only after you have been charged (not a Pending charge) and as stated they are not guaranteed, but at times Apple may provide a compassionate refund. Cancelling a subscription is also only possible after the you have paid for that charge.
Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from Apple - Apple Support
You will no longer be able to use the App Store until any previous payment issues have been resolved. If Apple determines that you payment method is no longer valid since it does not allow any transactions, then you may be required to add a different card.
If you can’t download or update apps on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
The problem is that I signed up for a free subscription and didn't cancel it before the expiration date. Now I can't cancel it. Is there a way I can avoid paying for it and cancel it?
Unable to cancel subscription and download apps
