Introduction
Do you know how to cancel subscriptions on your iPhone? If not, you are not alone. Often, we sign up for free trials and forget to cancel them before the trial period ends. This can lead to unwarranted charges. To help iPhone users cancel their subscriptions easily, we have put together a comprehensive guide. We will cover various methods and highlight common mistakes to avoid, as well as useful FAQ and video tutorial.
Step-by-step guide
If you want to cancel a subscription on your iPhone, you can do so through three different methods: manual cancellation, in-app cancellation, or using the App Store. To manually cancel, you have to turn off automatic rebilling for your subscription. Go to Settings, then click on your name, and select Subscriptions. Click on the subscription that you want to cancel and turn off the Automatic Renewal option.
If you want to cancel a subscription through the app, open the app, click on your profile, select Subscriptions, and then select cancel. The App Store method involves opening the App Store application, selecting your profile, selecting Subscriptions, then canceling the subscriptions you wish to delete.
It’s important to check if there are active subscriptions before deleting an app in case you need to cancel the subscription before deleting the app.
Video tutorial
For those who prefer visual aids, we have created a video tutorial that shows the process of removing unwanted subscriptions on iPhone. Watch the video at this link.
Common mistakes
One common mistake when canceling a subscription is forgetting to check the status of all subscriptions, which can lead to unexpected charges. Users should also ensure they cancel subscription before deleting an app. Knowing the interface of iPhone is necessary to avoid an accidental purchase of iTunes and App store content with Apple Pay.
FAQs
Here are some frequently asked questions with their answers:
- How do I check my active subscriptions? To do so, go to your iPhone Settings, select your name, select Subscriptions, and you will see the subscriptions that are active.
- What happens when I cancel a subscription? You lose access to the services or content that you were subscribed to.
- Can I cancel a subscription and get a refund? Yes, you can request a refund when canceling a subscription.
If a user previously canceled a subscription, and they wish to retrieve it, they will have to resubscribe using the original method.
Review of best unsubscribe apps
There are several unsubscribe apps that iPhone users can benefit from. Some of the top ones are Cleanfox, Unroll.me, and Do Not Pay. These apps help users manage their subscriptions easily, and some of their benefits are free, while others require payment. Unsubscribe apps save users time and help declutter their inboxes.
However, they may not be as effective as manually canceling subscriptions since some require a monthly fee to use auto-delete features and may delete some wanted subscriptions.
Share your experience
Recently, I wanted to cancel my subscription for an app I no longer found necessary. I clicked on the app and checked if there was an ongoing subscription. I found the subscription, then clicked cancel. It was straightforward and took less than a minute.
To help readers cancel their subscriptions, follow these steps:
- Check the Settings app and select your name.
- Select Subscriptions, and then select the subscription.
- Turn off the auto-renewal option.
- Or cancel through the app by navigating to the subscription and selecting cancel.
Recommend alternative services
Instead of signing up for expensive subscriptions, options like free trials and limited-time offers can be exploited. For streaming services, users may consider alternative services like Netflix or YouTube.
Free trial subscriptions offer access to premium features, and some of these services include Grammarly (for writing), Audible (for audiobooks), and MyFitnessPal (for exercise tracking).
Conclusion
Cancelling subscriptions on your iPhone is critical to avoid paying for unwanted services. We have provided a step-by-step guide, a video tutorial, and a review of some of the top unsubscribe apps.
Finally, be sure to keep your subscriptions under control by checking frequently, and take time to evaluate whether or not a subscription is really worth the cost and time.