Cancel subscriptions on mi iPhone

So I’m trying to take some subscriptions that I had on my phone from a long time ago off like trying to cancel out because I’m never gonna pay the bill and it won’t let me


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iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 15, 2024 12:35 AM

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Posted on Mar 15, 2024 12:46 AM

Unfortunately, Apple doesn't currently offer a way to permanently delete expired or cancelled subscriptions from your purchase history.


However, there is a workaround: you can hide them! Here's how:

  1. Open the App Store app.
  2. Tap on your profile picture (top right corner).
  3. Select Purchased (or My Purchases if using Family Sharing).
  4. Find the expired/cancelled subscription you want to hide.
  5. Swipe left on the subscription.
  6. Tap the red Hide button.
  7. Confirm by tapping Hide Purchase again.


This will remove the subscription from your main purchase list.


Keep in mind:

  • Hidden purchases can be unhidden later if needed. Just follow the same steps and tap Unhide instead.
  • You might be seeing expired subscriptions disappear from your list sooner than a year depending on the app developer.


Here's a breakdown of how it can work:

  • Apple's Default: Apple keeps cancelled subscriptions in your list for about a year.
  • App Developer Control: Some app developers can choose to remove information about their expired subscriptions from Apple's system sooner than a year. This means the subscription might vanish from your iPhone's purchase history even quicker.


So, it's possible that for some expired subscriptions, you might see them disappear after a month or so, especially if the app developer actively manages their subscriptions on Apple's end.


Unfortunately, there isn't a way for us as users to control how quickly expired subscriptions disappear. It depends on each app developer's policy.


While it's not a perfect solution, hiding subscriptions can help declutter your purchase list and keep it organized.

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Mar 15, 2024 12:46 AM in response to Monya23

Unfortunately, Apple doesn't currently offer a way to permanently delete expired or cancelled subscriptions from your purchase history.


However, there is a workaround: you can hide them! Here's how:

  1. Open the App Store app.
  2. Tap on your profile picture (top right corner).
  3. Select Purchased (or My Purchases if using Family Sharing).
  4. Find the expired/cancelled subscription you want to hide.
  5. Swipe left on the subscription.
  6. Tap the red Hide button.
  7. Confirm by tapping Hide Purchase again.


This will remove the subscription from your main purchase list.


Keep in mind:

  • Hidden purchases can be unhidden later if needed. Just follow the same steps and tap Unhide instead.
  • You might be seeing expired subscriptions disappear from your list sooner than a year depending on the app developer.


Here's a breakdown of how it can work:

  • Apple's Default: Apple keeps cancelled subscriptions in your list for about a year.
  • App Developer Control: Some app developers can choose to remove information about their expired subscriptions from Apple's system sooner than a year. This means the subscription might vanish from your iPhone's purchase history even quicker.


So, it's possible that for some expired subscriptions, you might see them disappear after a month or so, especially if the app developer actively manages their subscriptions on Apple's end.


Unfortunately, there isn't a way for us as users to control how quickly expired subscriptions disappear. It depends on each app developer's policy.


While it's not a perfect solution, hiding subscriptions can help declutter your purchase list and keep it organized.

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