How to Unsubscribe From an App on Android

This article teaches you how to unsubscribe from an app on Android and how to turn off auto-renewal.

How Do I Unsubscribe From an App?

If you've subscribed to an app on your Android phone, it's useful to also know how to unsubscribe if you've changed your mind or simply want to pause the subscription for a time. Here's how to do so via your Android phone.

1. On your Android phone, tap Google Play Store.

2. Tap your Google account profile picture.

3. Tap Payments and subscriptions.

4. Tap Subscriptions.

5. Tap the active subscription you wish to cancel.

6. Tap cancel subscription.

7. Tap a reason for subscribing.

   You can choose Decline to answer to not explain.

8. Tap Continue.

9. Tap Cancel Subscription to unsubscribe from the app.

   If there are still days or weeks left to run on your subscription, you can still benefit from the subscription until the time has elapsed. Cancelling doesn't remove the subscription instantly. It merely stops it from being renewed.

How Do I Manage Subscriptions on Android?

If you'd prefer to keep an eye on your Android app subscriptions, it's also possible to view the subscriptions you have set up. Here's where to look.

1. On your Android phone, tap Google Play Store.

2. Tap your Google account profile picture.

3. Tap Payments and subscriptions.

4. Tap Subscriptions.

5. View your active and lapsed subscriptions here.

How Do I Unsubscribe From Google Apps?

Google apps refer to apps made by Google and include Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, Google Calendar, Google Drive, Google Meet, and some other Google products. None of these require a subscription to use so there should never be a need to unsubscribe from them either.

If your subscription list includes a similarly named app, check it is the genuine article and not a malicious app pretending to be something officially from Google.

Why Would I Subscribe or Unsubscribe to an App?

While many Android apps are free to use, some offer subscription services. There are a few different reasons why it's worth signing up to them providing you use the app enough. Here's a look at why. 

• Extra features. Subscribing to an app can give you extra features such as new game modes or ways of saving your data. It's worth checking to see if these features will benefit you.
• A different way to sign up for something. If you regularly watch streaming content, you can sign up via the Google Play Store to pay through it rather than other methods. It can be more convenient this way.
• Accountability. Fitness apps often offer subscription services so you claim ownership over your workouts and feel more obliged to take part if it costs you money each month.