Cancelled App Store Subscription — But Service Still Shows Active?

You cancelled the subscription.

You confirmed it inside the App Store.

Auto-renewal is turned off.

But when you open the service — it still shows active.

Premium features remain unlocked.

Your plan hasn’t changed.

This is normal — cancellation does not end access immediately.


Why Subscription Stays Active After Cancellation

  • App Store cancellations stop future renewals only
  • Access continues until the billing period ends
  • Subscriptions are prepaid, not pay-per-day
  • The service reflects the remaining paid time

You keep access for the time you already paid for.


Common Signs Cancellation Worked

  • Auto-renewal shows “Off”
  • Next billing date is removed
  • Subscription shows expiration date
  • No future charge is scheduled

This confirms the subscription will not renew.


When Access Will Actually End

  • At the end of the billing cycle
  • On the expiration date shown in App Store
  • After the prepaid period fully expires

Until that date — premium access remains active.


Before Contacting Support

  • Check the expiration date first
  • Confirm auto-renewal is disabled
  • Avoid cancelling again

Immediate deactivation only happens with refunds — not cancellations.

Cancellation simply prevents the next charge.