Apple Arcade price (October 2026) and how to cancel
In the US (as of 2026-10-18), Apple lists Apple Arcade at $6.99/month or $49.99/year after a free trial, with Family Sharing for up to five other family members (Apple Arcade). Cancel in Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Apple Arcade (or Apple One if that is how you are billed) (Apple Support: Cancel a subscription).
Cancel a trial at least 24 hours before it ends. After Arcade ends, you cannot play Arcade games even if they are still on the device.
Apple Arcade is billed by Apple. If you see Apple One on the subscription list, cancel that bundle instead of looking for a separate Arcade line.
Who bills you
| Who bills you | Where to cancel | Official help |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Account (Settings) | Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Apple Arcade → Cancel Subscription | Apple Support |
| Apple One bundle | Settings → your name → Subscriptions → Apple One → manage / cancel | Apple Support |
| Web | account.apple.com → manage subscriptions | Apple Support |
Current prices
| Plan | Price (US) | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Arcade monthly | $6.99/mo | apple.com/apple-arcade after free trial |
| Apple Arcade annual | $49.99/yr | apple.com/apple-arcade |
| Apple One (includes Arcade) | Confirm on Apple One plans | Bundle price depends on Individual / Family / Premier |
How to cancel Apple Arcade
If you have a standalone Apple Arcade subscription
- On iPhone or iPad: Settings → your name → Subscriptions.
- Tap Apple Arcade.
- Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
- Note the end date.
If Apple One includes Arcade
- Open Subscriptions and tap Apple One.
- Follow the on-screen steps to cancel or change the bundle.
- Cancelling Apple One affects every service in that plan.
On the web
- Sign in at account.apple.com.
- Open manage subscriptions and cancel Apple Arcade or Apple One.
How to confirm it worked
You're done when:
- Subscriptions shows Apple Arcade (or Apple One) ending / not renewing.
- No new Arcade charge posts after that date.
Source: Apple Support: Cancel a subscription.
Common problems
- Only deleted Arcade games. Billing continues until you cancel the subscription.
- Cancelled the wrong Apple Account. Match the receipt email.
- Expected to keep playing after cancel. Apple: you cannot play Arcade games after the subscription ends.
- Cancelled only Arcade while you wanted to keep Apple One. Manage the bundle carefully.
What we checked
Verified on official Apple pages (October 18, 2026): $6.99/mo and $49.99/yr, free trial and Family Sharing notes on Apple Arcade; cancel path and 24-hour trial timing on Cancel a subscription.
Not verified - left out: inventing Apple One dollar amounts on this page.
Arcade vs Apple One
Standalone Arcade is $6.99/mo or $49.99/yr. Apple One bundles Arcade with other services - cancel the line that appears on your receipt.
After cancel
You lose Arcade gameplay when the subscription ends, even if games remain installed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Apple Arcade?
$6.99/month or $49.99/year in the US after the free trial, per apple.com/apple-arcade.
Can family members cancel for me?
No. The Apple Account that owns the subscription must cancel.
Will I keep playing after I cancel?
Only until the paid period ends. After that, Arcade games will not play.
What if I have Apple One?
Cancel or change Apple One under Subscriptions - that controls Arcade in the bundle.