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How to Cancel Apple Arcade Subscription
Apple Arcade is a gaming service that offers 200+ games without any ads and in-app purchases. Apple Arcade is a premium service that charges $4.99 per month. In addition, all the new Apple users can access Apple Arcade free for 90 days. However, if you feel the subscription cost is too high or if you no longer want to subscribe to Apple Arcade, then you can cancel the Apple Arcade subscription anytime.
Things to Know Before Canceling Apple Arcade
Apple Arcade is not a cloud-gaming service. Before canceling the service, read the checklist below.
- Apple Arcade offers a one-month free trial to all new users to test the games. If you are not satisfied with the free trial, you can cancel it before the billing cycle. If you forgot to cancel it, you need to pay the subscription for the next month.
- You won’t get any refund for the cancellation. Instead, you can play the Apple Arcade games until the next billing cycle.
- When your billing cycle ends, the games that you have installed and the game progress will be removed from your device. To get access, you need to buy the subscription again.
- You can’t cancel Apple Arcade from the website.
How to Cancel Apple Arcade Subscription on iPhone or iPad
1. Unlock your iPhone or iPad and launch the App Store.
2. Click the Profile icon on the top right.
3. Locate and tap the option Subscriptions.
4. On the Subscriptions screen, navigate to the Apple Arcade and click it.
4. Hit the option Cancel subscription displayed at the bottom. If you use a free trial, click on Cancel Free Trial instead.
5. Finally, select the option Confirm to cancel the subscription on iPhone or iPad.
How to Cancel Apple Arcade Subscription on Mac
1. Navigate to the App Store on your Mac.
2. Tap the Profile icon displayed at the bottom left corner.
3. Click the option Account Settings at the top.
4. Tap Manage placed near the option Subscriptions.
5. Navigate to the Apple Arcade option and hit the Edit button placed right to it.
6. Select the option Cancel Subscription and click Confirm to cancel your Arcade subscription.
How to Cancel Apple Arcade Subscription on Apple TV
1. Power on your Apple TV and navigate to the Settings app.
2. Click the option Users and Accounts.
3. Locate and select your account from the list.
4. Under Manage, hit the option Subscriptions.
5. If prompted, enter your Apple ID and password.
6. Select Apple Arcade from the list of apps.
7. Click Cancel Subscription and select Confirm to cancel your subscription.
How to Cancel Apple Arcade Subscription Using Windows PC
Using the iTunes application on your Windows PC, you can cancel the Apple Arcade plan.
1. Install the iTunes app on your Windows PC from the Microsoft Store.
2. Open the iTunes app and click the Account option.
3. Tap the Sign In option and log in with your Apple ID.
4. Then, click the Account option again and choose View My Account.
5. You will get your Apple account information. Scroll down to the Settings menu.
6. Under Subscription, click the Manage button.
7. Find your Apple Arcade plan and click the Edit button.
8. On the next screen, choose Cancel Subscription to cancel the plan. For free trial users, you need to click the Cancel Free Trial button. If you can’t find the Cancel Subscription button, then the plan is canceled or expired.
If you have bought the Apple Arcade plan from Verizon, you need to use the Verizon app or website to cancel the subscription.
How to Cancel Apple Arcade Using Apple One
Apple One is a bundle subscription that includes all the premium services from Apple. If you don’t want Apple Arcade from the Apple One bundle, you can remove the Apple Arcade from the bundle. To do so,
1. Go to the Apple One subscription on your iPhone or any other device mentioned above.
2. Click the Edit button.
3. Tap the Choose Individual Services button.
4. Now, choose the Apple Arcade Monthly option.
5. You will get the revised amount. Click the blue button to cancel the subscription.
As Apple Arcade is a bundle offer, removing Apple Arcade won’t reduce the $4.99 per month. The revised price may differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can get one month’s free trial of Apple Arcade if you are a new user. If you buy any new Apple devices, you will get Apple Arcade for free for three months.
No, Apple Arcade is not available for Android smartphones and tablets.
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