How to Cancel Apple Developer Program Membership (Stop Auto-Renew)
Quick answer
Xcode itself is free, but the Apple Developer Program costs $99 per year. Turn off auto-renew in your developer account (or cancel the subscription in the Developer app) and keep benefits until the expiry date.
Most likely fix: Website enrollment
How to fix it
Try these in order — the most common fix is first.
1. Website enrollment
- Sign in at developer.apple.com/account
- Open Membership details and turn Auto-renew off (only available in some regions)
- Membership stays active until the expiration date
Did this fix it?2. Developer app subscription
- On iPhone open Settings > your name > Subscriptions
- Choose Apple Developer and tap Cancel Subscription
- Benefits continue until the expiration date shown in the app
Did this fix it?3. What happens at expiry
- Apps are removed from the App Store (existing installs keep working) and you can't submit updates
- Renew within the window to restore access, no need to resubmit; test devices are removed 180 days after expiry
- Xcode and free development keep working with a free Personal Team
Did this fix it?4. Refunds
- Apple's renewal page does not cover refunds, so contact Apple Developer Support quickly if you were charged by mistake
Did this fix it?
Symptoms
You want to stop the yearly Apple Developer Program charge and are not sure where it is billed.
Why it happens
- Enrolled on the website with auto-renew on, billed to your card
- Enrolled through the Apple Developer app, billed as an App Store subscription
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