Acorn TV, launched back in 2011, is the go-to spot for British TV lovers, offering everything from cozy mysteries to gripping dramas. Maybe you binged all of Midsomer Murders and now you're done. It happens. With plans from $7.99 to $79.99, it's easy to forget a subscription is running. This guide will help you cancel your Acorn TV subscription across desktop, iOS, and Android without any fuss. Taking a few minutes to cancel can save you up to $80 a year, which is better in your pocket than theirs.
How to Cancel Acorn TV Subscription on Desktop
This is the most direct way to cancel if you signed up on their website. Honestly, I'd recommend using a computer for this. The mobile browser version can be a bit clunky and weirdly, the page timed out on me once.
1 Log In to Your Account
Go to the Acorn TV website and sign in. If you forgot your password, now's the time to deal with that.
2 Find Your Account Settings
Click on My Acorn TV in the top-right corner of the page. A dropdown menu will appear.
3 Go to Account Management
From the dropdown, select Manage Account. This is where they hide the important stuff. I had to look for it for a minute.
4 Cancel Your Subscription
On the left side of the screen, you should see an option that says Cancel Membership. Click it and follow the final prompts to confirm. They might ask you why you're leaving, just pick a reason and move on.
How to Cancel Acorn TV Subscription on iOS
If you subscribed through the App Store, you can't cancel on the Acorn TV website. It's all handled through your Apple ID, which is a bit of a pain if you don't remember doing it that way.
1 Open Your Settings
Grab your iPhone or iPad and open the Settings app (the gray gear icon).
2 Tap on Your Name
At the very top of the Settings screen, tap on your name and Apple ID.
3 Go to Subscriptions
Tap on the Subscriptions option. You'll see a list of all your active and expired app subscriptions.
4 Find and Cancel Acorn TV
Find Acorn TV in the list and tap on it. Then, tap the Cancel Subscription button and confirm. Easy.
How to Cancel Acorn TV Subscription on Android
Just like with Apple, if you signed up through the Google Play Store, you have to cancel it there. Don't even bother with the Acorn TV app or website, it won't work.
1 Open the Google Play Store
Find and open the Play Store app on your Android device.
2 Access Your Profile
Tap on your profile icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
3 Go to Payments & Subscriptions
In the menu that pops up, select Payments & subscriptions, and then tap on Subscriptions.
4 Select and Cancel Acorn TV
Find Acorn TV in your list of subscriptions, tap on it, and then choose Cancel subscription. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the job.
How to Cancel Acorn TV Subscription on Third-Party Services (Roku, Amazon)
Did you sign up through your Roku, Amazon Prime Video Channels, or another service? Then you have to cancel it there. Acorn TV's support can't do it for you. It's a common frustration. One user on Reddit said, 'I spent an hour on the Acorn site before realizing I subscribed through Amazon. So frustrating.'
1 Check Your Third-Party Account
Log into the account where you originally subscribed. For example, go to your Roku account on their website or check your Amazon Prime Video Channels.
2 Navigate to Subscriptions
Find the 'Subscriptions' or 'Memberships' section within that service's account settings. This can sometimes feel like a maze.
3 Cancel the Acorn TV Channel
Locate the Acorn TV subscription and follow that platform's specific steps to cancel it. Each one is a little different, but the option is usually there.
Cancel Acorn TV Subscription with Email
You can contact Acorn TV support through their online request form on their website. It's basically like sending an email. Go to their help center and look for the 'Contact Us' link. Expect a response within 24-48 hours, but don't rely on this for immediate cancellation. It's better for billing questions.
Before you hit cancel, know this: Acorn TV won't give you a refund for the current billing period, even if you cancel a day after it renews. Super annoying, but that's their policy. Your access will continue until the end of your paid period, so you can still finish that last season. They don't offer a way to pause your subscription, so canceling is your only real option to stop payments.
Acorn TV Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $7.99/month | Full access to the entire Acorn TV library. Billed every month. No commitment, cancel anytime. |
| Annual | $79.99/year | Same full access as the monthly plan. You save about $16 compared to paying monthly for a year. Billed once annually. |
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Olivia Harper
Content Manager
Olivia Harper, a Content Manager with nine years of experience, creates user-focused guides on subscription services. Featured in Digital Consumer Reports, her work simplifies subscription terms and cancellations.
