History Vault, launched in 2015, is a streaming service for history buffs, packed with documentaries and series from A&E Networks. Maybe you signed up to binge all the World War II content after seeing Oppenheimer and now you're done. It happens. With subscriptions ranging from $4.99 to $49.99, you can save up to $49.99 a year by canceling an unused plan. This guide covers how to cancel on your desktop, iOS, or Android device, so you can stop the charges before the next billing cycle hits.
How to Cancel History Vault Subscription on Desktop
If you signed up directly on the History Vault website, this is for you. It's supposed to be straightforward, but sometimes they like to hide the buttons.
1 Log In to Your Account
Head over to historyvault.com and sign in. If you forgot your password, you'll have to go through that whole reset process first.
2 Find Your Account Settings
Click on your profile or name, usually in the top-right corner. Look for a link that says 'My Account' or 'Account Details'.
3 Locate the Subscription Area
This can be the tricky part. You're looking for something like 'Manage Subscription' or 'Billing'. I had to poke around a bit before I found it under the main account page.
4 Click to Cancel
You should see an option to 'Cancel Subscription'. Click it. They might show you an offer to stay, just ignore it and proceed.
5 Confirm the Cancellation
A final confirmation pop-up will appear. Make sure you click 'Confirm' or 'Yes, Cancel'. Don't just close the window. Wait for a confirmation message on the screen or an email.
How to Cancel History Vault Subscription on iOS
Subscribed on your iPhone or iPad? Then you have to cancel through Apple, not the History Vault app itself. It's an Apple thing.
1 Open Your iPhone Settings
This is the gray gear icon on your home screen. Don't open the History Vault app.
2 Tap Your Apple ID
Your name and profile picture are right at the top of the Settings screen. Tap it.
3 Go to Subscriptions
Find and tap on the 'Subscriptions' menu item. You'll see a list of all your active and expired app subscriptions.
4 Find and Cancel History Vault
Scroll until you see History Vault and tap on it. At the bottom, you'll see the 'Cancel Subscription' button in red. Tap that and confirm. I had to check this page twice to be sure it was gone.
How to Cancel History Vault Subscription on Android
For Android users, the process is similar to iOS. You'll cancel through the Google Play Store, not the History Vault app.
1 Open the Google Play Store
Find the Play Store app on your phone and open it up.
2 Access Your Subscriptions
Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner. Then, go to 'Payments & subscriptions' and select 'Subscriptions'.
3 Select History Vault
You'll see a list of your current subscriptions. Find History Vault and tap on it.
4 Cancel the Subscription
At the bottom of the screen, tap 'Cancel subscription'. Google will ask you why you're canceling, just pick a reason and continue until it's confirmed.
Cancel History Vault Subscription with email
You can reach out through the 'Contact Us' form on the History Vault website. Don't expect an instant reply. It can take a few business days to hear back, so this isn't great for last-minute cancellations. One user on Reddit said, 'I sent a message and didn't hear back for three days, by which time I was already charged again.' So, use the self-serve options first.
Before you hit cancel, know this. You won't get a refund for the current billing period, even if you cancel a day after it renews. Super annoying, but that's the policy. You'll keep access to the shows until your paid-through date. Also, your viewing history and watchlist will likely disappear once the subscription fully ends, so say goodbye to that curated list of ancient civilization docs. Pausing your subscription isn't an option either. You either pay for it or you don't.
History Vault Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Plan | $4.99/month | Get unlimited, ad-free access to the entire library of historical documentaries and series. Stream on multiple devices. Billed every month. |
| Annual Plan | $49.99/year | Same unlimited, ad-free access as the monthly plan. Works out to about $4.17 per month, so you save around $10 a year. Billed once annually. |
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Chloe Anne-Bennett
Streaming & Entertainment Editor
Chloe Anne-Bennett is the Streaming & Entertainment Editor at Pine AI. Chloe is a leading voice on the business of streaming, entertainment and the evolving landscape of digital media. Before contributing to Pine AI, Chloe was an entertainment correspondent for a major news outlet, where she reported on everything from box office trends to the impact of streaming services on traditional media. At Pine AI, Chloe leverages her deep industry knowledge to provide our readers with insightful analysis of the latest trends, helping them make sense of their subscriptions and where to hit the sweet spots in how to handle customer service reps.
