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How to Cancel Apple Arcade (2026 guide)

Q: Will I get a refund if I cancel Apple Arcade?

No, Apple doesn't provide refunds for cancelled subscriptions. You'll have access until your current billing period ends, but won't be charged for the next cycle.

Q: Can I cancel Apple Arcade online?

Yes, you can cancel through the Apple ID website at appleid.apple.com, or through Settings on any Apple device. Both methods access the same subscription management.

Q: What happens to my game progress after I cancel Apple Arcade?

Your game saves are stored in iCloud and remain there even after cancelling. If you resubscribe later, you can continue from where you left off in most games.

Q: Why can't I find Apple Arcade in my subscriptions?

If you don't see Apple Arcade, it might be part of an Apple One bundle. Look for Apple One in your subscriptions instead, or check if someone in your Family Sharing group is the subscriber.

Q: Can I cancel Apple Arcade from my iPhone?

Yes, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Apple Arcade > Cancel Subscription. This is the easiest way to cancel if you have an iPhone or iPad.

Q: Does deleting Apple Arcade games cancel my subscription?

No, deleting games from your device doesn't cancel your Apple Arcade subscription. You need to cancel through your Apple ID subscription settings to stop billing.

Q: Can I cancel Apple Arcade without calling Apple?

Yes, Apple Arcade can only be cancelled through your Apple ID account settings. There's no phone cancellation - you must do it through Settings or the Apple ID website.

Cancelling Apple Arcade is straightforward since it's managed directly through your Apple ID account. This guide covers cancellation through iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and what happens to your games after cancelling.

Gaming

Entertainment

Consumer

At a Glance

Cancel Online

Yes

Main Cancel methods

iPhone Settings

iPad Settings

Mac App Store

Apple TV Settings

iTunes (PC)

Time to Cancel

2-3 mins

Same across all devices

Where to Cancel

Apple ID Subscriptions

In device settings

Apple Arcade is only available through Apple's ecosystem and can only be cancelled through your Apple ID account settings. The process is identical whether you use iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV — you'll find it under Subscriptions in your Apple ID settings.

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Managing more than one subscription?

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Step-by-step

Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

Step-by-step

Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

Step-by-step

Tips & Tricks

Alternatives

FAQ

Cancel Apple Arcade: Step-by-Step Instructions

These steps work on any Apple device. The exact menu names may vary slightly between iOS versions, but the path is the same.

01

Open Settings on your device

On iPhone or iPad, tap the Settings app. On Mac, open the App Store and click your profile. On Apple TV, go to Settings.

02

Tap your name or Apple ID

Look for your name at the top of Settings (iOS) or your Apple ID profile in the App Store (Mac). This takes you to your Apple ID account page.

03

Select Subscriptions

Tap Subscriptions to see all your active Apple subscriptions. Apple Arcade should appear in the list with your billing details.

04

Tap Apple Arcade

Select Apple Arcade from your subscription list. This opens the subscription management page with cancellation options.

05

Cancel subscription

Tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom. Confirm when prompted. You'll see a confirmation that Apple Arcade will end on your next billing date.

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Apple Arcade-specific things to know

A few details that might affect your Apple Arcade cancellation timing or game access.

Games stop working immediately after expiration

Unlike some services, you can't play Apple Arcade games at all once your subscription ends, even offline. Your game progress is saved to iCloud though.

Family sharing affects the whole group

Free trial cancellation works the same way

Games stop working immediately after expiration

Unlike some services, you can't play Apple Arcade games at all once your subscription ends, even offline. Your game progress is saved to iCloud though.

Family sharing affects the whole group

Free trial cancellation works the same way

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These points can help you avoid issues with your Apple Arcade cancellation.

1. Check if it's part of Apple One

Apple Arcade might be bundled in your Apple One subscription. If so, you'll need to downgrade or cancel Apple One instead of cancelling Arcade separately.

2. Game progress is preserved

3. Access continues until billing date

1. Check if it's part of Apple One

Apple Arcade might be bundled in your Apple One subscription. If so, you'll need to downgrade or cancel Apple One instead of cancelling Arcade separately.

2. Game progress is preserved

3. Access continues until billing date

Alternative ways to cancel Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade can only be cancelled through your Apple ID account, but you can access this from different devices if needed.

Website

You can cancel Apple Arcade through the Apple ID website if you don't have access to an Apple device.

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in
Click Subscriptions in the sidebar
Find Apple Arcade and click Edit
Click Cancel Subscription and confirm

Website Cancel Link

Website

You can cancel Apple Arcade through the Apple ID website if you don't have access to an Apple device.

Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in
Click Subscriptions in the sidebar
Find Apple Arcade and click Edit
Click Cancel Subscription and confirm

Website Cancel Link

Consider these alternatives

If you're cancelling due to cost or limited use, these options might work better than cancelling completely.

Share Your Plan

Apple Arcade works with Family Sharing, letting up to 6 family members access the service for the same monthly price. If you're paying for individual subscriptions, this could save money.

Bundle Your Subscription Plan

Apple Arcade is included in all Apple One plans, which bundle multiple Apple services at a discount. Apple One Individual starts at $19.95/month for Arcade, Music, TV+, and iCloud+.

Apple One Individual - $19.95/month
Apple One Family - $25.95/month
Apple One Premier - $37.95/month

Share Your Plan

Apple Arcade works with Family Sharing, letting up to 6 family members access the service for the same monthly price. If you're paying for individual subscriptions, this could save money.

Bundle Your Subscription Plan

Apple Arcade is included in all Apple One plans, which bundle multiple Apple services at a discount. Apple One Individual starts at $19.95/month for Arcade, Music, TV+, and iCloud+.

Apple One Individual - $19.95/month
Apple One Family - $25.95/month
Apple One Premier - $37.95/month

Ready for a full subscription cleanup?

Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.

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Ready for a full subscription cleanup?

Our guide covers how to find, evaluate, and cancel your unused subscriptions.

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Apple Arcade Cancellation FAQ

Quick answers to common Apple Arcade cancellation questions.

Will I get a refund if I cancel Apple Arcade?

Can I cancel Apple Arcade online?

What happens to my game progress after I cancel Apple Arcade?

Why can't I find Apple Arcade in my subscriptions?

Can I cancel Apple Arcade from my iPhone?

Does deleting Apple Arcade games cancel my subscription?

Can I cancel Apple Arcade without calling Apple?

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About Apple Arcade

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