How to cancel iCloud+
To cancel iCloud+ on an iPhone (iOS 18.4 or later), open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, tap iCloud+ under Active and tap Cancel Subscription. The change takes effect after your current billing period ends, and you go back to the free 5 GB plan. Download or remove anything over 5 GB first, or iCloud will stop syncing and backing up.
Updated October 21, 2026 · Steps checked October 21, 2026
Cancel iCloud+ on iPhone or iPad (iOS / iPadOS 18.4 or later)
Use this on an iPhone or iPad signed in with the Apple Account that pays for iCloud+.
- Open the Settings app, then tap your name.
- Tap Subscriptions, then tap iCloud+ under Active.
- Tap Cancel Subscription. You’ll see a message that you may not have enough iCloud storage to sync all your data.
Tip: To keep iCloud+ but pay less, tap See All Plans instead and pick a smaller plan.
On iOS 18 to 18.3: Settings → your name → iCloud → Manage Plan → Downgrade Options. On iOS 17 and earlier: Settings → your name → iCloud → Manage Account Storage → Downgrade Options. Then pick the free plan and tap Done.
Cancel iCloud+ on a Mac (macOS Tahoe 26 or later)
Use this on a Mac signed in with the Apple Account that pays for iCloud+.
- Choose Apple menu, then System Settings.
- Click Apple Account, then iCloud.
- Click Manage Plan under iCloud+ Features.
- Click Cancel Subscription.
On macOS Sonoma to Sequoia: Manage Plan → Downgrade Options, choose the free 5GB plan, then Done.
Cancel iCloud+ on a Windows PC
Use iCloud for Windows.
- Open iCloud for Windows.
- Click Manage, then Change Storage Plan.
- Click Downgrade Options and enter your Apple Account password, then click Manage.
- Choose the free 5GB plan, then click Done.
Billed by Apple or Google Play?
If you subscribed to iCloud+ inside an app on your phone, Apple or Google bills you, and you cancel in your phone’s subscription settings: Apple’s steps for iPhone and iPad · Google’s steps for Android.
What happens after you cancel iCloud+
- The change takes effect after your current subscription billing period ends.
- If your iCloud storage exceeds your new plan, iCloud won’t sync or update your information and iCloud backups won’t complete until you free up space or upgrade again.
- On the free plan you lose iCloud+ features such as Hide My Email, Private Relay, Apple Invites and HomeKit Secure Video support.
- Partial refunds are available where required by law; if you recently changed your plan, contact Apple within 14 days for a refund.
How much does iCloud+ cost?
Prices change often — see iCloud+’s official pricing page.
iCloud+ cancellation FAQ
Can I get a refund for iCloud+?
Partial refunds are available where required by law. If you recently changed your iCloud+ plan, contact Apple within 14 days for a refund.
I pay for Apple One and iCloud+. Can I drop just iCloud+?
Yes. You can downgrade or cancel the separate iCloud+ plan and use the storage included in Apple One; there might be extra steps after you select Change Storage Plan.
When does the cancellation take effect?
After your current billing period ends. You keep iCloud+ until then.
Sources
These steps come from official help pages, checked October 21, 2026: