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How to cancel a subscription on iPhone, Android & more

By the unsubscribe.guide Editorial Team · Last reviewed June 2026 · How we verify

Quick answer: Cancel a subscription where you were billed, not just in the app. If the charge says APPLE.COM/BILL cancel in iPhone Settings; GOOGLE * in Google Play; PAYPAL * in PayPal. Deleting the app never stops the charge.

Below is how to unsubscribe and turn off auto-renewal on every major billing platform — iPhone/iPad, Android, Google Play, PayPal, Roku, Amazon — plus how to stop being charged through your bank when a service won't let you cancel. Looking for a specific service? Browse all cancellation guides →

How to cancel on iPhone or iPad (Apple App Store)

  1. Open Settings and tap your name at the top.
  2. Tap Subscriptions.
  3. Tap the subscription you want to end.
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. (No "Cancel" button means it is already cancelled or was not billed through Apple.)

💡 Deleting the app does NOT cancel the subscription — you must cancel here.

Full iPhone guide: missing Cancel button, hidden subs & Apple refunds →

How to cancel on Android (Google Play)

  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Tap your profile icon (top right) → Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions.
  3. Select the subscription, then tap Cancel subscription.
  4. Follow the prompts to confirm.

💡 On a computer you can do the same at play.google.com/store/account/subscriptions.

Full Android guide: multiple accounts, missing button & Play refunds →

How to cancel on PayPal (automatic payments)

  1. Log in at paypal.com and open Settings (gear icon).
  2. Click Payments → Manage automatic payments.
  3. Select the merchant in the list.
  4. Click Cancel and confirm.

💡 This stops PayPal from paying the merchant — also cancel inside the service if you want to lose access right away.

How to cancel on Roku (channel subscriptions)

  1. On your Roku, highlight the channel and press the ★ (Star) button.
  2. Choose Manage subscription → Cancel subscription.
  3. Or online: sign in at my.roku.com → Manage your subscriptions.

💡 Channels billed through Roku Pay must be cancelled here, not inside the channel.

How to cancel on Amazon (Prime, Channels & app subscriptions)

  1. Sign in at amazon.com → Account → Memberships & Subscriptions.
  2. Find the subscription (Prime is under "Prime membership").
  3. Click Cancel subscription / End membership and confirm.

💡 Prime Video Channels are cancelled separately under Memberships & Subscriptions.

How to cancel on Your bank or card (when nothing else works)

  1. Open your banking app and find the recurring charge.
  2. Use "Stop/block this payment" or "Manage subscriptions" if your bank offers it.
  3. If you were charged after cancelling, dispute the transaction as an unauthorised recurring charge.

💡 Use this as a last resort — cancelling the source is cleaner.

FAQ

Does deleting an app cancel the subscription?

No. Deleting an app never cancels a paid subscription. You must cancel where you were billed — the App Store, Google Play, PayPal, the service's website, or wherever the charge originates.

How do I know where I was billed?

Check the charge name on your card or bank statement: "APPLE.COM/BILL" means Apple, "GOOGLE *" means Google Play, "PAYPAL *" means PayPal. Cancel in that channel.

I cancelled but I'm still being charged — what now?

Make sure you cancelled in the right place (the billing channel, not just the app). Turn off auto-renewal there, then dispute the charge with your bank if a payment is taken after cancellation.

Can I get a refund after cancelling?

Sometimes. Apple and Google handle refunds through reportaproblem.apple.com and Google Play; other services decide case by case. You generally keep access until the end of the period you already paid for.

Not sure what you're even paying for?

Run our free bank-statement scanner or inbox scanner to find every active subscription — it all happens in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

Last reviewed June 2026. Platform menus change occasionally — confirm in the app if a label differs.