How to Cancel Apple Arcade in 2026
Quick Summary
Monthly Cost
$6.99
Annual Cost
$83.88
Steps
4
Time
2–3 minutes
When you try to cancel
🔴 No offers, clean exit
Apple Arcade has no retention discounts. Cancel via Settings on your Apple device. If you're in the Apple One bundle, Apple Arcade is included. Check if you're paying separately when it's already bundled.
Cancellation difficulty
Self-Serve
Cancel entirely through your account settings. No negotiation needed.
Wait, you might already have Apple Arcade for free
Before canceling, check if any of these plans already include Apple Arcade:
Apple One, includes Apple Arcade within Individual, Family, or Premier
Apple One bundles (from about $19.95/mo) include Apple Arcade plus Apple Music, Apple TV+, and iCloud+
Apple device purchase, includes Up to 3 months free
Buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple TV and redeem up to 3 months of Apple Arcade free
Retailer promotions (e.g. Best Buy), includes 1 to 2 months free
New or returning subscribers can claim free months through periodic retailer offers
Before You Cancel, Save Money Instead
Most Apple Arcade customers can lower their bill by 30-50% with retention scripts, hidden discounts, and plan optimization. You could save up to $3.50/month without canceling.
See our Apple Arcade savings guide →Step-by-Step Cancellation Instructions
- 1
On iPhone: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions → Apple Arcade
- 2
On Mac: App Store → Account → Subscriptions
- 3
Select Cancel Subscription
- 4
Confirm
What to Expect During Cancellation
What they'll try
Discount offer in flow?
❌ No
Win-back email after?
❌ No
Access after cancel
You keep playing until the end of the current billing period, then lose access to all Apple Arcade games and any cloud saves tied to the service.
Your data
Game progress for Arcade titles is held for a limited time and can be restored if you resubscribe before it is purged, but is not guaranteed long term.
Apple does not give refunds for partial periods. If you are on a free trial, cancel at least 24 hours before it ends to avoid the charge. Only the family member whose Apple Account is on the receipt can cancel; you cannot cancel another family member's subscription.
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About Apple Arcade: Apple gaming subscription. $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. 200+ games, no ads, no in-app purchases. Family Sharing with up to 5 members. Included in Apple One.