Can I get a refund for unused Xcode Cloud compute hours?

Apple doesn't advertise refunds for unused Xcode Cloud hours, and downgrades typically take effect at the **end of the billing month** rather than immediately refunding. If you were charged in error or never used the service, contact Apple via [getsupport.apple.com](https://getsupport.apple.com) and reference your Apple Developer account. UK and EU customers can additionally cite local consumer-rights protections when requesting a refund.

Is there a free tier of Xcode Cloud?

Yes. Every Apple Developer Program member gets **25 compute hours per month** at no extra cost. If you only build occasionally, downgrading to this tier is usually a better move than fully disabling Xcode Cloud — you keep the CI integration wired up to your projects with zero monthly fee.

Will cancelling Xcode Cloud delete my build artifacts?

Existing build logs, artifacts, and workflows are tied to your App Store Connect account, not the paid tier. Downgrading to the free 25-hour plan keeps prior data accessible. If you fully leave the Apple Developer Program, however, you'll lose access to App Store Connect and therefore to your Xcode Cloud history. Export anything important before ending Developer Program membership.

Can I pause Xcode Cloud instead of cancelling?

There's no formal pause button, but the **25-hour free tier acts as a pause**: you stop paying immediately at the next cycle while retaining all workflows, certificates, and integrations. Re-upgrade at any time from App Store Connect when you need more compute. This is the path most developers on Apple's forums recommend over full disablement.

Why am I still being charged after cancelling Xcode Cloud?

Two common reasons: (1) the downgrade is scheduled for the **end of the current billing month**, so one more charge can land; (2) your Apple Developer Program membership ($99/year) is a separate fee and continues unless you cancel that too. Check App Store Connect → Users and Access → Integrations for the active tier and the effective date.

Do I need to be the Account Holder to cancel Xcode Cloud?

Yes. Apple restricts subscription changes for Xcode Cloud to the **Account Holder** role in App Store Connect. Admins and developers can use the service but cannot modify the paid tier. If you don't have Account Holder access, you'll need to ask whoever owns the team's Apple ID to make the change.

How do I cancel Xcode Cloud on iPhone?

You can't. Xcode Cloud is billed through App Store Connect (the developer portal), not as a consumer App Store subscription, so it won't appear under **Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions** on iPhone. Use a browser to sign in to [appstoreconnect.apple.com](https://appstoreconnect.apple.com), then navigate to Users and Access → Integrations → Xcode Cloud.

What happens to my CI workflows if I downgrade to the free tier?

Workflows stay configured. You simply have fewer compute hours per month (25 instead of 100/250/1000). Once you exceed the included hours, builds queue or fail until the next cycle — they don't auto-upgrade your plan or generate overage charges. This makes the free tier safe to fall back to without breaking your pipelines.

Can I cancel Apple Developer Program to stop Xcode Cloud charges?

Technically yes, but it's a bad trade. Ending Developer Program membership ($99/year) removes your apps from the App Store, revokes signing certificates, and disables TestFlight — not just Xcode Cloud. Instead, downgrade Xcode Cloud to the free 25-hour tier in App Store Connect. That stops paid Xcode Cloud billing while keeping your apps live.

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How to Cancel Xcode Cloud Without Losing Builds.

Xcode Cloud typically charges £48.99/mo. Here's the fastest way to cancel and what to expect.

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The fastest way

To cancel Xcode Cloud, open App Store Connect → Users and Access → Integrations → Xcode Cloud → Manage Subscription, then select the free tier or downgrade. Changes take effect at the end of the current billing cycle. No email cancellation; subject line not applicable. Confirmation is typically immediate on-screen.

£48.99/motypical charge

£588/yrif you keep paying

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The 4-step cancellation

Email the verified address
support@developer.apple.com — the standard route for Xcode Cloud.
Use a precise subject
Subject: Cancellation Request — [your account email]

Send this template

Hi Xcode Cloud team,

I'm writing to request the immediate cancellation of my subscription tied to this account, effective today.

Under applicable consumer-protection law (UK Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, EU Directive 2011/83/EU, or the FTC's Click-to-Cancel rule depending on your jurisdiction), I'm entitled to terminate this continuous service contract through the same channel it was formed in — please confirm by reply that no further charges will be made.

If your policy permits, I'd also appreciate a pro-rata refund for any unused portion of the current billing period.

Best,
[your name]

Wait for confirmation
Wait 24 hours. If there's no response, send a polite one-line follow-up referencing the original request.

Xcode Cloud plans you can cancel

25 compute hours/month (Free)
Included with Apple Developer Program membership; no separate cancellation needed.
$0.00/mo
100 compute hours/month
Downgrade in App Store Connect; takes effect at end of billing cycle.
$49.99/mo
250 compute hours/month
Downgrade in App Store Connect; takes effect at end of billing cycle.
$99.99/mo
1,000 compute hours/month
Downgrade in App Store Connect; takes effect at end of billing cycle.
$399.99/mo

What doesn’t work for cancelling Xcode Cloud

Based on 3 sources — Reddit, app reviews, and direct testing. Skip these and save yourself the loop.

✕ Cancelling via the iOS App Store subscriptions list — Xcode Cloud is billed through Apple Developer / App Store Connect, not as a consumer App Store subscription.
✕ Emailing developer support to cancel — Apple requires the change to be made by an Account Holder inside App Store Connect.
✕ Uninstalling Xcode — The Xcode Cloud subscription is tied to your Apple Developer account, not the local Xcode install.
✕ Cancelling your Apple Developer Program membership to stop Xcode Cloud charges — Apple Developer Program is a separate annual fee; ending it doesn't refund Xcode Cloud and may block access to your apps.

How Xcode Cloud will try to keep you

Xcode Cloud may respond with a retention offer — a discount, a free month, or a downgrade to a cheaper tier. Don't engage with the counteroffer. Restate that you want a full cancellation and cite the consumer law again if they push back.

They’ll say: “Apple offers a free 25 compute hours/month tier as a downgrade option instead of full cancellation.”
You say: If you don't need any cloud builds, downgrade to the free 25-hour tier — it costs nothing and you keep the integration ready for later.
They’ll say: “Change takes effect at end of billing cycle, encouraging users to 'use up' remaining hours and forget to cancel.”
You say: Make the downgrade the day you decide — access continues until the cycle ends, so there's no benefit to waiting.

Your rights when cancelling

Consumer law varies by where you live. The strongest hook for your country is the one to lead with when you contact the company — pick the one that applies and quote it in your email.

United States

FTC Click-to-Cancel Rule (2024+)
Cancel must be as easy as sign-up.
The Federal Trade Commission’s Click-to-Cancel rule requires Xcode Cloud to make cancelling at least as simple as signing up — same channel, same number of clicks. If they buried the cancel button or forced a phone call, they’re in violation; report to reportfraud.ftc.gov.
California ARL (auto-renewal law)
Renewal must be cancellable online.
California Business & Professions Code §17602 forces any company billing California residents on auto-renewal to provide an online cancel mechanism. Lawsuits have been won on this; companies often refund quickly when it’s cited.
Restore Online Shoppers’ Confidence Act (ROSCA)
Negative-option billing must be clearly disclosed.
Federal law (15 U.S.C. §8401) requires Xcode Cloud to clearly disclose any negative-option / auto-renewal terms before charging. Buried terms = potential federal violation. Report to the FTC alongside any FTC complaint.

United Kingdom

Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
14-day cooling-off on new subscriptions.
You can terminate any continuous service contract within 14 days of starting it and recover any payment, no questions asked. Applies regardless of Xcode Cloud’s own policy.
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Services must be as described.
If Xcode Cloud’s service was misrepresented or didn’t deliver what was promised, you have a statutory right to remedy (repair, refund, or price reduction) regardless of their terms.

European Union

Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU
14-day right of withdrawal across all EU states.
EU-wide statutory right to withdraw from any distance-sold contract within 14 days. Mirrored into local law in every member state. Xcode Cloud must honour it regardless of where they’re headquartered.
Digital Content Directive (EU) 2019/770
Refund rights for digital content failures.
Specific to digital subscriptions — gives you the right to a price reduction or contract termination when Xcode Cloud’s digital service is not as advertised, with no time limit beyond the contract period.

Worldwide

Card-issuer chargeback
Your bank can reverse the charge.
Visa, Mastercard, and Amex all run chargeback schemes — “goods/services not as described” or “subscription not cancelled” are valid reason codes everywhere they operate. Your bank handles the dispute; Xcode Cloud has ~45 days to defend.

Common questions about cancelling Xcode Cloud

Sign in to **App Store Connect** as the Account Holder, go to **Users and Access → Integrations → Xcode Cloud**, then **Manage Subscription** and select the free 25-hour tier (or a lower paid tier). The change is scheduled for the end of your current billing cycle. There's no email-based cancellation — it must be done in App Store Connect by the Account Holder role.