Your iPhone offers instant access to a vast array of entertainment, video, music and well-being services which can all be great if you end up using them on a regular basis. However, it’s really easy to sign up for premium platforms - especially during enticing free trials - and then totally forget about them.
Then there are in-app purchases which often include a weekly or monthly fee to unlock added features within popular games. Take one popular title called Magic Tiles 3: Piano Game for example. It’s free to download but upgrading to the VIP version then costs £3.99 per week - that's £207 per year!
If you’re not careful it can all mount up and soon you may find you’re paying hundreds of pounds per year for services that might not be being used.
Luckily, Apple makes it really easy to check what subscriptions you have and cancel anything you no longer want.
Here’s how to check your subscriptions and how much you are paying each month.
• Unlock your iPhone and hit Settings
• Tap your profile which you'll find right at the very top of the Settings list
• Here you’ll see another menu list including the Subscriptions option.
• Once loaded you’ll now be presented with a full list of services and in-app purchases you subscribe to.
• If you spot one you don’t use anymore, simply tap it and hit the cancel option.
It’s worth noting that you’ll continue to get access until the new billing date but once cancelled it should save you money off the following month's bill.
Along with cancelling some subscriptions, there is another way to save some cash.
If you use lots of different Apple services such as Apple Music, Fitness+ and Apple TV+ it’s worth considering switching to an Apple One account. These plans bundle in a number of platforms for a cheaper price.
For example, signing up for the Apple One Individual plan costs £16.95 and saves £7 off the usual price. This plan includes iCloud storage, Apple TV+, Apple Music and Apple Arcade access. There’s also this same plan available with family member access for £22.95 - saving £9 per month.
Finally, those wanting the best of everything can sign up for Apple’s Premier plan which adds Apple Fitness+ and Apple News+.
This costs £32.95 - that’s a saving of £23 when compared to signing up for each service individually.
If you've not checked your subscriptions for a while it's well worth taking a look. The whole process can be performed in a matter of minutes and it's surprising what you may have signed up for.
