How to Cancel Apple Books and Get a Refund
Apple Books subscriptions are billed through Apple or Google, not inside the app, so you cancel them in your store settings. Below are the steps for both iPhone and Android, how to request a refund, and what users report about Apple Books billing.
Cancel Apple Books on iPhone (iOS)
- 1Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- 2Tap your name at the top of the screen to open your Apple ID.
- 3Tap Subscriptions to see every app that bills you through Apple.
- 4Find Apple Books in the list and tap it. If it is not there, you may have subscribed through the app itself or a different Apple ID.
- 5Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access to Apple Books until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel Apple Books on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select Apple Books from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling Apple Books on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for Apple Books
Canceling stops future renewals but does not refund a charge you already paid. Request the refund from the store separately.
Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, find the Apple Books charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the Apple Books purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What Apple Books users report about billing
Users frequently report issues with Apple Books, including books and PDFs disappearing or failing to open, especially during critical times like exams. The app is criticized for being slow, laggy, and buggy, with problems like highlighting not working properly and books needing to be re-downloaded repeatedly. Many users also express frustration with the limited book selection and the inability to access audiobooks.
Summarized from 381 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
Apple Books cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling Apple Books stop the charges immediately?
No. Canceling stops future renewals but you keep access until the end of the billing period you already paid for. After that date Apple Books will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from Apple Books?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by Apple Books directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the Apple Books charge and choose Request a refund. On Android, open the Play Store order history, select the purchase and tap Report a problem. Requests made within 48 hours are often approved automatically.
Why is Apple Books still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows Apple Books as Expired), you have a second subscription under a different Apple ID or Google account, or you canceled inside the app but not in the store where billing actually lives. Cancel it in the App Store subscription settings to be sure.
How do I delete my Apple Books account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the Apple Books app settings first, then cancel the subscription in the App Store and uninstall the app. Canceling alone does not erase your account.
Will I lose access to Apple Books right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to Apple Books until the paid period ends, so there is no benefit to waiting. Cancel as soon as you decide, and enjoy the remaining days you already paid for.