The Criterion Channel subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.8★ from 13,348 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$10.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months80 of 824 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Billing complaints in reviews80 of 824 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (10%)
• Free trial converts to a paid plan7 days free trial, then $10.99 per month

What The Criterion Channel costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $10.99 per month.

• Criterion Channel Subscription7 days free trial, then renews every month$10.99
• Criterion Channel Subscription7 days free trial, then renews every year$99.99

How to cancel The Criterion Channel

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select The Criterion Channel (listed under a plan name such as Criterion Channel Subscription).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page or website.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

Frequent playback interruptions and freezing; Unreliable offline viewing and download issues; Inconsistent app performance across devices.

Recent one-star reviews

StillOffline viewing doesn’t work.

NOT HAPPYSubscribed and downloaded from App Store…(1) Sony Bravia Tv ….using Google TV software……No Criterion app…..the worst is that my Apple TV….also…..NO Criterion app…yesterday I watched a movie using AirPlay……today tried to watch another two movies …..using AirPlay ..BUT DID NOT ALLOWED a message said c…

Canadian version sucksIf Criterion is going to peddle this app in Canada, then they need to license movies for the Canadian market. Nearly all the good films are absent from the Canadian version. Ends up being a Temu Tubi. I wrote to them to complain or ask for reduced fees and they were very unhelpful.

Recent five-star reviews

Exeptional qualityThe movie list and rotation is amazing. I really like the grouping by theme. Really recommend for those who like good cinema.

The best!Live a little, be somebody, subscribe to The Criterion Channel!

Greatest collection of Curated Movies on earthEntirely worth the annual subscription rate if you like movies. I would lose all of my streaming channels before giving up Criterion. It is THE ONE

About the developer

The Criterion Collection, Inc. has published on the App Store since Apr 8, 2019: 1 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

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Questions people ask

How much does The Criterion Channel cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $10.99 per month.

How do I cancel The Criterion Channel?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select The Criterion Channel and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does The Criterion Channel have a free trial?

Yes: Criterion Channel Subscription offers a 7 days free trial, then $10.99 per month.

How much does the Criterion Channel cost?

Access to all features and content requires a subscription to The Criterion Channel, available on a monthly or yearly basis. Pricing varies by region and is confirmed before purchase within the app. Subscriptions auto-renew unless deactivated at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current cycle.

The Criterion Channel in one paragraph

The Criterion Channel by The Criterion Collection, Inc. is a Entertainment app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $10.99 per month across 2 plan(s). App Store rating 4.8 from 13,348 ratings. 80 of 824 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (10%). The developer has 1 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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