You might be paying more for YouTube Premium without even realising it, and the reason is surprisingly simple.
The mistake is where you subscribe from.
If you signed up for YouTube Premium through Apple’s App Store on an iPhone or iPad, you are likely paying up to 30% more than the standard price.
That is because Apple takes a commission on in-app subscriptions, and companies like YouTube pass that extra cost on to users.
So instead of paying around $13.99 per month, some users end up paying about $18.99 for the exact same service.
Most people do not even notice this.
Apple does not allow apps to clearly tell users that there is a cheaper option outside the app, which means many users stay on the higher price without knowing.
The fix is simple.
Cancel your subscription through the App Store, then subscribe directly from the YouTube website. You will still use the same account, but at the lower price.
This is not just a YouTube issue.
Many subscription-based apps follow the same pattern, so it is worth checking how you signed up for other services too.
The difference may not seem huge monthly, but over time, it adds up.
