How to See Subscriptions on iPhone and Stop Unwanted Charges

Aidar Karimov
Jan 12
3 min read

If you’re wondering how to see subscriptions on iPhone, chances are you’ve noticed a charge you don’t recognize—or you want to prevent one before it happens. Subscriptions on iPhone are easy to start but surprisingly easy to forget. Free trials turn into paid plans, apps renew silently, and monthly charges add up fast.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly where to find all subscriptions on your iPhone, how to cancel them properly, and how to stop unwanted charges for good. We’ll also explain what to do if a subscription doesn’t appear and how to stay organized going forward.

Tired of manually checking every app? Tools like SubSweeper help you track subscriptions automatically and catch renewals before money leaves your account.

Before You Manage iPhone Subscriptions

Before diving in, keep these points in mind:

iPhone subscriptions are tied to your Apple ID, not the app itself
Canceling an app does not cancel its subscription
Most subscriptions remain active until the end of the billing period
Deleted apps can still charge you

👉 Tip: Use SubSweeper to monitor recurring charges beyond Apple subscriptions, including web and card-based services.

How to See Subscriptions on iPhone

Method 1: Through iPhone Settings (Best Way)

Open Settings on your iPhone
Tap your Apple ID name at the top
Tap Subscriptions
You’ll see:
- Active subscriptions
- Expired subscriptions
- Trial subscriptions

Tap any subscription to view price, renewal date, and billing details.

Method 2: Through the App Store

Open the App Store
Tap your profile icon (top right)
Tap Subscriptions
Review all active and expired subscriptions

How to Cancel a Subscription on iPhone

Go to Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions
Select the subscription you want to cancel
Tap Cancel Subscription
Confirm cancellation

⚠️ Important: If you don’t see “Cancel,” the subscription may already be canceled or expired.

How to Stop Unwanted Charges on iPhone

Turn Off Auto-Renew Early

Cancel at least 24 hours before the renewal date
Apple bills automatically if you wait too long

Watch Free Trials Closely

Trials often convert to paid plans automatically
Set a reminder 2–3 days before the trial ends

Remove Old Payment Methods

Go to Settings → Apple ID → Payment & Shipping
Remove unused cards to reduce accidental charges

Use a Subscription Tracker

Apple only shows App Store subscriptions
SubSweeper tracks subscriptions across cards, emails, and services in one place

What If You Don’t See a Subscription?

If a charge doesn’t appear in Apple Subscriptions:

It may be billed directly by the company
It could be linked to a different Apple ID
It might be a web-based or card-only subscription

Check:

Email receipts
Bank or credit card statements

👉 This is where SubSweeper is especially helpful. It finds subscriptions Apple doesn’t show.

What Happens After You Cancel

After canceling an iPhone subscription:

You keep access until the billing period ends
No future charges should occur
The app stays installed unless you delete it
You can resubscribe anytime

Common Problems and Fixes

Still getting charged

Confirm cancellation status
Check the correct Apple ID
Contact Apple Support if needed

Can’t cancel

Subscription may be managed outside Apple
Look for a “Manage on website” link

Child or family charges

Check Family Sharing subscriptions
Turn on Ask to Buy for children

Conclusion

Knowing how to see subscriptions on iPhone is the first step to stopping unwanted charges. Apple makes subscriptions easy to manage once you know where to look—but many charges still slip through when subscriptions live outside the App Store.

To stay fully in control, use a tool like SubSweeper to track all subscriptions in one dashboard, get alerts before renewals, and avoid surprise charges for good.

👉 Sign up for SubSweeper and take control of your subscriptions today.