Have you ever signed up for a “free trial” for an app like Vivamax, Tinder, or a photo editor, only to forget about it until you see a charge on your bank statement?
Also, many users think that simply uninstalling an app will stop the charges. It does not. To stop the money from leaving your account, you must officially cancel the subscription within the Play Store ecosystem.
In this guide, we will show you exactly how to cancel subscriptions on Google Play, whether you are using an Android phone, a computer, or even an iPhone.
If you have trouble accessing the store, check our guide on How to enable Google Play Store on an Android phone or tablet.
How to Cancel Subscription on Android (Easiest Way)
If you have your Android phone or tablet with you, this is the fastest way to manage your subscriptions.
- Open the Google Play Store app on your device.
- Tap your Profile Picture in the top right corner.
- Tap on Payments & subscriptions.
- Select Subscriptions.
- Here you will see a list of all active and expired subscriptions.
- Tap the subscription you want to cancel (e.g., Google Play Pass, Pandora, etc.).
- Tap Cancel subscription at the bottom of the screen.
- Google will ask why you are leaving. Select a reason and tap Continue.
- Confirm by tapping Cancel subscription again.
Once done, the status will change to “Canceled,” and you will see the date when your access to the premium features will end.
Need to reinstall the store? Read our guide on Play Store: download and install it on your device for free.
How to Cancel Google Play Subscription on Computer (PC/Mac)
If you don’t have your phone handy, or if you prefer using a bigger screen, you can manage your Google subscriptions via a web browser.
- Go to play.google.com .
- Make sure you are signed into the correct Google Account.
- Click on your Profile Icon in the top right corner.
- Click on Payments & subscriptions.
- Click on the Subscriptions tab.
- Find the app you want to stop and click Manage.
- Click Cancel subscription and follow the confirmation prompts.
How to Cancel Google Play Subscription on iPhone
This is a common question. Since the Google Play Store app is not available on iOS, you cannot use an “app” to cancel a Google subscription on an iPhone.
Instead, you must use the browser method:
- Open Safari or Chrome on your iPhone.
- Visit play.google.com .
- Sign in to your Google Account.
- Follow the steps listed above (Payments & subscriptions > Cancel).
Pausing vs. Canceling
Some apps allow you to pause a subscription instead of canceling it completely. This is useful if you are going on vacation or want to take a break from billing without losing your customized settings.
When you go to the “Cancel subscription” screen, if the app supports it, you will see an option to “Pause payments.” You can choose the time period to pause, and the subscription will automatically resume after that date.
How to Refund a Subscription on Google Play
Did you forget to cancel in time and just got charged?
- Within 48 hours: You can usually request a refund directly through Google Play’s “Budget & Order History” section on the web.
- After 48 hours: You will likely need to contact the app developer directly to ask for a refund, as Google stops handling it after this window.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I delete subscription history on Google Play?
Currently, you cannot permanently “delete” the history of old subscriptions. Once you cancel a subscription, it moves to the “Expired” list in the Subscriptions menu. This serves as a receipt and record of your past apps.
How do I check my Google subscriptions?
Simply go to Play Store > Profile > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions. This is the central hub to view Google subscriptions, including app plans and Google One storage.
If I cancel, do I lose access immediately?
No. When you cancel a subscription, you keep access to the premium content until the billing period ends. For example, if you pay on the 1st of the month and cancel on the 5th, you typically keep access until the 30th.
