Apple is apparently looking to help prevent iOS device owners from accidentally signing up for in-app subscriptions with the addition of a new popup in the process.
Thechangewas first reported by developer David Barnard, who posted his discovery on Twitter.
Whoa! Apple added an additional confirmation step for subscriptions. This new alert comes after you confirm with Touch ID/Face ID. I hope they address this in a more elegant way in iOS 13, but I’m thrilled Apple took a definitive step to curb scam subscriptions. 👏🏻@pschillerpic.twitter.com/oktaEVdx0o
— David Barnard (@drbarnard)June 19, 2025
Accidental in-app subscriptions have been an issue with iOS devices, particularly on iPhones with Touch ID. Signing up for such subscriptions is easy through Touch ID, but the convenience also comes with a certain risk that some apps have tried to exploit.
With the addition of the Confirm Subscription prompt, users will be better protected against such scams. At the very least, iOS device owners will become less prone to accidentally agreeing to in-app subscriptions that they mistakenly called up.
In January, Apple urged iOS developers to be a lot clearer regarding thesubscription costsof their apps. According to updated guidelines, developers are now required to state the actual billing price of a subscription, to make sure that iOS device owners are not misled by hidden information.
Whether accidental or intentional, iOS users have the option ofcanceling subscriptionsby entering theSettingsof their iPhone and iPad, accessing their Apple accountiTunes & App Storemenu, tapping onView Apple ID, and then going intoSubscriptions. From there, they can look at all the apps that they have signed up for, and cancel those that they do not wish to continue.
