How to cancel SoundCloud subscription

You can cancel your SoundCloud subscription through your account settings on the SoundCloud website or app. The process takes a few minutes and stops your charges immediately, though you keep access to your paid features until your current billing period ends. SoundCloud does not charge a cancellation fee.

The exact steps depend on whether you subscribed through SoundCloud's website, the mobile app, or a third-party payment platform like Apple or Google Play. Each route has a different cancellation process, and cancelling in the wrong place may not actually stop your charges.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancelling through SoundCloud.com stops charges but keeps your paid features active until the end of your current billing cycle.
  • If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play, you must cancel through that platform, not through SoundCloud itself.
  • Check your payment method and billing history in your SoundCloud account to confirm which platform holds your subscription.
  • After cancellation, you can still download your playlists and uploads before your access reverts to the free tier.

Cancel through SoundCloud.com

Log into your SoundCloud account on a web browser and go to your account settings. Click on "Subscription" or "Billing" (the exact label varies by account type). You will see your current plan and a button to manage or cancel your subscription.

Click the cancellation option and confirm. SoundCloud will ask you why you are cancelling, but this is optional. Your subscription ends at the end of your current billing period — you do not lose access mid-cycle. You will receive a confirmation email with your cancellation date.

Cancel through Apple App Store

If you subscribed on an iPhone or iPad, you must cancel through Apple, not through SoundCloud. Open the App Store app, tap your profile icon in the top right, and select "Subscriptions." Find SoundCloud in the list and tap it.

Tap "Cancel Subscription" and confirm. Apple will show you your cancellation date. You will still be able to use SoundCloud's paid features until that date. If you see a message saying the subscription is managed by SoundCloud, go back and cancel through SoundCloud.com instead.

Cancel through Google Play

If you subscribed on an Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play app and tap your profile icon. Select "Payments and subscriptions," then "Subscriptions." Find SoundCloud and tap it.

Tap "Cancel subscription" and confirm your choice. Google will show you when your access ends. Like Apple, Google does not charge a cancellation fee, and you keep your paid features through the end of your billing period.

What happens after you cancel

Your account reverts to SoundCloud's free tier when your billing period ends. You lose access to ad-free listening, offline downloads, and higher audio quality. Your playlists, uploads, and followers remain on your account.

Before your access ends, download any tracks you want to keep. SoundCloud lets you bulk-download your own uploads, but you cannot download other users' tracks after your subscription ends. You can still listen to free content and use the basic features of the app.

If you are charged after cancellation

Check your email for the cancellation confirmation and note the date your access should end. If you are charged after that date, log into your account and check the "Billing" section to see what subscription is active. It is possible you have two subscriptions running (for example, one through the app and one through the website).

If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play and cancelled on SoundCloud.com by mistake, you will still be charged by the app store. Cancel through the correct platform. If you cancelled correctly and are still being charged, contact SoundCloud support with your confirmation email and the date of the unwanted charge.

Reactivating your subscription later

You can restart your SoundCloud subscription at any time by going to your account settings and selecting a plan. Your playlists and account history remain intact. SoundCloud does not offer a discount for reactivating, so you pay the standard monthly or annual rate.

If you cancelled because of cost, check whether SoundCloud is running a promotional rate for new subscribers. You may need to wait a few days after cancellation before you are treated as a new subscriber for pricing purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my playlists and uploads if I cancel?

No. Your playlists, uploads, and followers stay on your account after cancellation. You just lose access to paid features like ad-free listening and offline downloads. You can still view and listen to everything you created.

Can I get a refund for the current month?

SoundCloud does not refund partial months. If you cancel mid-cycle, you keep access to paid features until your billing date. If you were charged in error, contact SoundCloud support with proof of the charge.

What if I subscribed through a third party and do not remember which one?

Log into SoundCloud.com and check your "Billing" or "Subscription" section. It will show which payment method is on file. If it lists Apple, Google, or another platform, cancel there. If it shows a credit card, cancel through SoundCloud.com.

Do I have to answer SoundCloud's cancellation survey?

No, the survey is optional. You can skip it and proceed with cancellation. Answering helps SoundCloud understand why users leave, but it does not affect whether your cancellation goes through.

Can I cancel and keep using SoundCloud for free?

Yes. After cancellation, your account becomes a free SoundCloud account. You can still upload tracks, create playlists, and listen to music, but you will see ads and cannot download tracks for offline listening.