How to delete old subscriptions?

After successfully canceling an app subscription on an Apple device, the subscription information should disappear from the subscription display automatically. However, there might be a slight delay before the changes take effect. Here are the steps you can follow to ensure the app subscription display is removed after cancellation:

Step 1: Confirm the Subscription Cancellation

1. Open the "Settings" app on your Apple device.
2. Tap on your Apple ID profile at the top of the Settings menu.
3. Go to "Subscriptions" to view your active subscriptions.
4. Locate the subscription you canceled, and make sure it shows the cancellation status.

Step 2: Allow Time for Changes to Take Effect

Sometimes, it may take a little while for the subscription display to update after cancellation. This can be due to various factors, including synchronization delays or server updates. In most cases, the subscription should disappear from the list after a short period.

Step 3: Refresh the Subscriptions Page

If the subscription information still appears after waiting for some time, you can try refreshing the subscriptions page by pulling down on the screen to force a refresh. This action may trigger the app to fetch the latest subscription status from Apple's servers.

Step 4: Restart the Device

If refreshing the subscriptions page doesn't remove the canceled subscription, you can try restarting your device. Restarting can help clear any temporary caches or glitches that might be causing the display issue.

Note: In specific cases, an app may allow prorated access to premium features for the remaining time you've paid for after canceling the subscription. This means you can still use the premium features until the next billing date. In this scenario, the subscription will continue to be active until the end of the current subscription period. Once the subscription period is over, it will no longer renew, and you will lose access to the premium features or services provided by the subscription.

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.