Saving Money: How to Remove Expired Subscriptions on iPhone

With over 1 billion active iPhones worldwide, it’s no surprise that many users subscribe to different apps through their device. However, those forgotten subscriptions can quickly add up, costing you money each month. The good news is in this article, we’ll walk through the simple process of identifying and unsubscribing from any subscriptions you no longer want or need.

How to Delete Expired Subscriptions on iPhone

Did you know that the average iPhone user has 2-3 expired or unused subscriptions linked to their Apple ID, resulting in nearly $100 of wasted spending per year. So, here’s what you need to do: 

Finding Expired Subscriptions

The first step in cleaning up your iPhone subscriptions is identifying which ones are no longer needed. All of your active Apple subscriptions can be found in the Settings app – with these steps you can delete active subscriptions on your iPhone as well:

• Open the Settings application on your iPhone. This is the app with the gray icon featuring gears.
• At the top of the Settings menu, tap on your name. This is usually displayed as your Apple ID email address.
• Next, select “Subscriptions” to view a comprehensive list of all your app, music, video, news, and other subscriptions tied to your Apple ID.

Unsubscribing

Once you’ve identified the subscriptions you want to remove, unsubscribing only takes a few taps:

• Tap into the entry for the first subscription you wish to cancel. This will expand the subscription details.
• Look for and select the “Cancel Subscription” button. This may alternatively be phrased as “Unsubscribe”, or “Deactivate”.
• A confirmation prompt will appear to verify cancellation. Tap “Confirm” or “Yes” to complete unsubscribing.
• Viola! The expired subscriptions have now disappeared from your iPhone

How to Hide Subscriptions on iPhone

Go to Subscriptions and tap into the subscription you want to hide. Disable “Show in App Store” to prevent that subscription from being visible on your account. Repeat for any other subscriptions you wish to conceal from the Subscriptions list.

Preventing Future Wasted Spending

Canceling your expired subscriptions today is a great first step. However, avoiding future wasted subscription charges requires changing some habits:

• Set calendar reminders to review your iPhone subscriptions every 3-6 months.
• Be selective when signing up for free trials. Consider whether you will actually use the app after the trial ends. Also set reminders to cancel before you get charged.
• Learn to identify and avoid subscription traps. Warning signs include very small initial charges, deep pre-checkout subscription terms, or excessive hoops to unsubscribe.