Launched in 2015, CuriosityStream is a streaming service dedicated to documentaries, founded by the same person who created the Discovery Channel. Maybe you signed up to watch that one series on dinosaurs everyone was talking about and then just... forgot. It happens. With plans ranging from $4.99 to $9.99, you could save up to $69.99 a year by canceling an unused subscription. This guide shows you how to cancel on your desktop, iOS, or Android device so you can stop the charges.
How to Cancel CuriosityStream Subscription on Desktop
Canceling on the website is usually the most direct way, unless you subscribed through a third party. Honestly, I had to refresh the page once because the account section wouldn't load. So if it glitches, just give it a second.
1 Log Into Your Account
Go to the CuriosityStream website and click the Sign In button. Make sure you're using the email you signed up with.
2 Navigate to 'My Account'
Once you're in, click the profile icon in the top-right corner. From the dropdown menu, select My Account. I swear this link seems to get smaller every time I look for it.
3 Find the Cancel Option
On the account page, you should see your current plan information. Look for a button or link that says Cancel Plan. It's usually next to your renewal date.
4 Confirm the Cancellation
Click the cancel button. They'll likely show you a survey asking why you're leaving. You can skip it. Just confirm your choice to finalize the cancellation.
How to Cancel CuriosityStream Subscription on iOS
If you signed up using your iPhone or iPad, you have to cancel through Apple. Do not try to cancel on the CuriosityStream website, it won't work. This is an Apple rule, not theirs.
1 Open Settings
Go to the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. It's the gray gear icon.
2 Tap Your Apple ID
Tap your name and Apple ID banner at the very top of the screen.
3 Select 'Subscriptions'
On the next screen, tap on Subscriptions. You'll see a list of all your active and expired subscriptions tied to your Apple account.
4 Cancel the Subscription
Find CuriosityStream in the list and tap on it. Then, hit the Cancel Subscription button and confirm your decision. That's it.
How to Cancel CuriosityStream Subscription on Android
Just like with Apple, if you subscribed through the Google Play Store, you must cancel it there. The app itself won't have a cancellation button.
1 Open the Play Store
Open the Google Play Store app on your Android phone or tablet.
2 Tap Your Profile Icon
Tap on your profile picture in the top-right corner to open the menu.
3 Go to 'Payments & subscriptions'
From the menu, select Payments & subscriptions. Then, on the next screen, tap Subscriptions.
4 Find and Cancel CuriosityStream
Find CuriosityStream in your list of subscriptions, tap it, and then select Cancel subscription. Follow the prompts to confirm.
Cancel CuriosityStream Subscription with email
If the website fails or you have a weird billing issue, you can email their support team at help@curiositystream.com. Expect to wait a day or two for a response. Make sure to send the email from the address linked to your account to make things faster.
Before you do it, just know that CuriosityStream doesn't give prorated refunds. When you cancel, your access continues until your current billing period ends, which is fair. They don't have a 'pause' feature, so canceling is the only way to stop payments. Your watch history will probably hang around for a while if you decide to come back.
CuriosityStream Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Monthly Price | Annual Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $4.99 | $39.99 | Access to thousands of documentaries in HD. You can watch on laptops, TVs, phones, and tablets. |
| Smart Bundle | $9.99 | $69.99 | Includes everything in Standard, plus access to Tastemade, SommTV, Topic, Nebula, and One Day University. A good deal if you actually use those other services. |
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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.
