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

• App Store rating4.8★ from 13,595 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$10.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months93 of 820 reviews

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

What the data says

• Billing complaints in reviews93 of 820 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (11%)
• 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

Version 11 brokenThe update of the app to version 11 broke my ability to use my subscription. It will not let me restore purchase or login. It just goes straight to an error page. Support mentioned they are working on this but have offered no ETA on a resolution. The update looks nice, but unfortunately I’m unable t…

ScammersImpossible to cancel subscription

Geoblocked after signing up for annual planSend me constant emails to sign up, finally do and now find I'm geoblocked?

Recent five-star reviews

The only good streaming serviceCriterion good

This is whereIf you claim to love movies, you must subscribe and watch the Criterion channel. Ever rotating library and regularly resurrecting old and/or lost films. Love everything about this group.

Love the new Sept 26 Apple TV lookLatest Sept 2026 update for Apple TV looks great. Keep up the good work. Thanks!

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.

Alternatives to The Criterion Channel

• MUBI: Stream Great Cinema4.7★
• Shudder: Horror & Thrillers4.4★
• Dropout5.0★

Also similar: A24 (3.6★), WATCH TCM (3.6★), Kanopy (4.8★)

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 13,595 ratings. 93 of 820 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (11%). The developer has 1 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Oct 23, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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