How to Delete Expired Apple Subscriptions on iPhone

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Easy workarounds to remove inactive Apple subscriptions

Co-authored by Rain Kengly Reviewed by Luigi Oppido

Last Updated: December 9, 2024 Fact Checked

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Can you delete expired subscriptions?

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Hiding App Store Purchases

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Viewing & Canceling Subscriptions

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If your old canceled subscriptions still show up in your history, you're not alone. Even after your subscription expires, you'll still see its details when you view your Apple ID. While there's no way to remove expired subscriptions from your history, they will be removed automatically after a year. Here's everything you need to know about deleting expired subscriptions on iPhone.

Removing Old Subscriptions from iPhone

While you can't completely delete a canceled or expired subscription from your iPhone manually, they will disappear automatically after a year. If you don't want to wait that long, you can hide the app from your purchase history or create a new Apple ID.

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Can you delete expired subscriptions?

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Expired subscriptions delete automatically in one year. There's no way to manually delete expired subscriptions from your subscription list, but fortunately, they won't stick around forever. Any subscriptions you've canceled or let lapse will automatically disappear one year after their expiration dates. While these old subscriptions may still clog up your list after expiration, you won't be billed for those services.
- While you wait for it to be removed, you can hide the app from your Apple ID.
- It's also a good idea to check your Apple subscriptions to make sure you're not still subscribed to services you no longer use.
  - You can also view and cancel subscriptions on your Mac .
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If you don't want to wait a year, create a new Apple ID. This might sound like a dramatic solution, but it could be helpful if you don't want anyone else who has access to your iPhone to see your old subscriptions before it's removed.
- You can create a new Apple ID in the Settings app—just tap your name at the top, select Sign Out , and then tap Sign in to your iPhone to find the option to create your new ID. ^{[1]
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- Make sure you've backed up your data on your current Apple ID before creating a new one.
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Apple welcomes feedback on all products, including iCloud and iTunes subscription policies. If you think Apple should allow you to delete expired subscriptions, submit feedback at https://www.apple.com/feedback on any device, including your Mac. ^{[2]
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Hiding App Store Purchases

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Open the App Store. This looks like a white A with a blue background.
You can find this in the top-right corner.
This may also look like Purchased . If you have Family Sharing active, this will look like My Purchases .
The apps will be listed from most recent to least recent.
This is the red button.
The app will be hidden from your list of purchases. ^{[3]
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Viewing & Canceling Subscriptions

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It's the gray gear icon on your Home screen or in your App Library.
You'll see it at the top of the menu. ^{[4]
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It's the 4th option from the top.
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Find your expired subscriptions. You can find this under the "INACTIVE" header.
- The first section, ACTIVE , contains all subscriptions that are still in effect. Tap any of the subscriptions to see billing information, including your next billing date, the amount you'll be billed, alternatives to your current subscription, and the option to cancel.
- The second section, INACTIVE , displays subscriptions that you'll no longer be billed for. These subscriptions will be automatically removed 365 days after the expiration date listed below each subscription.
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Cancel any unneeded subscriptions. If you see a subscription in the ACTIVE section that you no longer want, do the following to cancel it: tap the subscription, select Cancel Subscription , and follow the on-screen instructions.
- If you don't see the option to cancel, you've already canceled the subscription and it hasn't yet expired.
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Request a refund for unauthorized subscriptions (if needed). If you're being billed for a subscription you did not sign up for, you can request a refund from Apple. ^{[5]
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- Go to https://reportaproblem.apple.com in your web browser.
- Sign into your Apple ID.
- Choose Request a refund .
- Select your reason and tap Next .
- Select the subscription and tap Next .
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your request. You can check the status of your request by returning to https://reportaproblem.apple.com and tapping Check Status of Claims .