Discovery Plus hit the US in 2021, bringing us 90 Day Fiancé and Shark Week. Plans cost $4.99 to $8.99 monthly. Available on iOS, Android, and desktop. You could save up to $108 annually by cancelling. Visit Discovery Plus. With the confusing Max merger, many are leaving. Trust Pilot scores are low, and the Better Business Bureau lists over 800 total complaints in the last 3 years. Users cite "incorrect billing amounts" and "poor customer service" as major headaches. Maybe you are just tired of Big Ed's drama. Here is how to cancel.
How to Cancel Discovery Plus on iPhone (iOS)
If you subscribed via the App Store, Apple handles the billing. You must cancel through your Apple ID settings.
1 Open Settings
Tap the grey Settings gear icon on your home screen. Do not open the Discovery Plus app itself (you usually cannot cancel inside the app).
2 Tap Your Name
Click your Apple ID name at the very top of the list.
3 Select Subscriptions
Tap Subscriptions. If you do not see it, check under 'Media & Purchases'.
4 Find Discovery Plus
Scroll until you see Discovery+ in the Active list. Tap it.
5 Cancel Subscription
Hit Cancel Subscription in red text. You might have to confirm it again. If you only see 'Renew', it is already cancelled.
How to Cancel Discovery Plus on Android
Android users usually pay through Google Play. Here is how to stop the charges.
1 Open Play Store
Launch the Google Play Store app. Not the Discovery app.
2 Tap Profile Icon
Click your profile picture in the top right corner.
3 Payments & Subscriptions
Select Payments & subscriptions from the menu list.
4 Select Subscriptions
Tap Subscriptions to view your active list.
5 Cancel Discovery Plus
Find Discovery+, tap it, and select Cancel subscription. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm.
How to Cancel Discovery Plus on Desktop or Laptop
This is the most reliable method if you signed up directly through their website.
1 Log In
Go to discoveryplus.com and log in to your account.
2 Go to Account
Hover over your profile icon in the top right corner and click Account in the dropdown menu.
3 Manage Account
Look for the Manage Your Account section. You should see your plan details there.
4 Cancel
Click Cancel next to your subscription status. You will likely see a 'Stay with us' offer. Ignore it and confirm the cancellation.
What is Discovery Plus Cancellation Policy
Discovery Plus operates on a strict "no refunds" basis. When you cancel, your access continues until the end of your current billing cycle. So, if you cancel on the 2nd but paid through the 30th, you still have access (and no money back) for those 28 days. It is annoying, but standard for streaming. Also, deleting the app does not cancel the billing. You actually have to go through the steps above. Complaints on the Better Business Bureau often mention people forgetting this distinction and getting charged for months.
Having Trouble Cancelling Your Discovery Plus Subscription?
If you followed the steps above and cannot find a "Cancel" button, you likely subscribed through a third party. This is the most common frustration.
- Roku: Press the Home button on your Roku remote, highlight the Discovery+ app, press the Star (*) button, and select Manage Subscription.
- Amazon Prime Video: If you added it as a Prime Channel, you must cancel inside your Amazon Prime Video settings under "Channels," not on the Discovery website.
- Verizon: Some users got a free year with Verizon. You must manage this inside your My Verizon account under Add-ons.
Still stuck? Try logging in from a desktop browser in Incognito mode. Sometimes the mobile site hides the buttons.
Subscription Plans and Pricing (2025)
| Plan Name | Monthly Price | Annual Price | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ad-Lite | $4.99 | ~$59.88 | Includes limited commercials during shows. |
| Ad-Free | $8.99 | ~$107.88 | No commercials. Offline downloads available on mobile. |
How Pine AI Can Help You Cancel Your Discovery Plus Subscription
With the recent confusion between Discovery Plus and the Max app merger, figuring out where your billing actually lives is a headache. Pine AI simplifies this.
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Step 1: Let's get started to cancel Discovery Plus Simply tell us that you want to cancel your subscription with Discovery Plus, we'll ask for some account details to get started.
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Step 2: Pine gets to work We navigate the confusing clicks, wait on hold, and handle the awkward conversations to ensure it's actually cancelled. We don't just suggest it; we finish it.
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Step 3: You're free from Discovery Plus The payments stop and you get your time back. No "retention offers," no run-around, just a confirmed "one-and-done" result.
Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Plus
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