Can I cancel Apple Arcade if it's part of Apple One?

If you subscribed to Apple Arcade through an Apple One bundle, you need to cancel the entire Apple One plan or downgrade to a tier that does not include Apple Arcade. You cannot remove individual services from the bundle.

Can I still play Apple Arcade games offline after canceling?

No. Once your subscription period ends, all Apple Arcade games become unplayable, even if they are still downloaded on your device. You need an active subscription to launch any Apple Arcade title.

Last verified: February 2026

How to Cancel Your
Apple Arcade Subscription

Cancel Apple Arcade in under 2 minutes. Here are the exact steps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV, plus what happens to your saved game progress.

Quick Overview

Difficulty

Easy

Time

~2 minutes

Method

Settings / Web

Refund

No refunds

Cancel Apple Arcade on iPhone or iPad

Open Settings

Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. This is the gray gear icon on your home screen. Make sure you are signed in with the Apple Account that has the Apple Arcade subscription.

Tap your name at the top

At the very top of Settings, tap your name to open your Apple Account page. This is where all your Apple ID settings, subscriptions, and payment information are managed.

Tap Subscriptions

On the Apple Account page, tap Subscriptions. You will see a list of all your active and expired Apple subscriptions. This may take a moment to load.

Select Apple Arcade

Find and tap Apple Arcade in the list of active subscriptions. If you subscribed through Apple One, you will see the Apple One bundle listed instead. In that case, you will need to cancel or modify the entire Apple One plan.

Tap Cancel Subscription

Scroll down and tap Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Free Trial if you are still in a trial period). Confirm your cancellation when prompted. You will receive a confirmation and can keep playing until the end of your current billing period.

Cancel on Mac, Apple TV, or the Web

Apple Arcade is an Apple subscription, so you can cancel it from any Apple device or through the web. Choose the method that works best for you.

Cancel on Mac

1. Open the App Store on your Mac
2. Click your name in the bottom-left corner
3. Click Account Settings
4. Scroll to Subscriptions and click Manage
5. Click Edit next to Apple Arcade, then Cancel Subscription

Cancel via Web Browser

1. Go to appleid.apple.com and sign in
2. Click Subscriptions in the sidebar
3. Find Apple Arcade in the list
4. Click Cancel Subscription
5. Confirm when prompted

What Happens After You Cancel Apple Arcade?

You keep access until your billing period ends

Apple does not cut off access immediately. You can continue playing Apple Arcade games until the end of the current billing cycle you already paid for.

Your game progress is saved in iCloud

Game save data and progress are stored in your iCloud account, not in the Apple Arcade subscription. If you resubscribe later, you can pick up right where you left off in most games.

Games become unplayable after expiry

Once your subscription period ends, all Apple Arcade games on your devices will stop launching. The games may still appear on your device, but they will be locked and require an active subscription to open.

Check if you are on Apple One first

If Apple Arcade is part of your Apple One bundle, canceling Apple Arcade means canceling or downgrading the entire bundle. Check Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions to see if you are subscribed individually or through Apple One.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens to my games if I cancel Apple Arcade?

All Apple Arcade games become unplayable once your subscription ends. The games may still be installed on your device, but you will not be able to launch them. Your saved progress is stored in iCloud and will be available if you resubscribe later.

Can I cancel Apple Arcade if it came with Apple One?

If you are subscribed through Apple One, you cannot cancel Apple Arcade individually. You would need to cancel or downgrade your Apple One plan. You can then subscribe to only the Apple services you want separately.

Will I get a refund if I cancel Apple Arcade?

Apple does not issue prorated refunds for Apple Arcade. You will keep access until the end of the billing cycle you already paid for. If you cancel during a free trial, access may end immediately rather than at the end of the trial period.

Can I resubscribe to Apple Arcade later?

Yes. You can resubscribe at any time through Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions on your iPhone or iPad. Your game progress saved in iCloud will be restored, so you can continue where you left off.

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