How to Cancel Epic Reading
Cancellation must be completed through your device's app store, not the Epic! app or website. Your subscription remains active until the end of your billing cycle.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £9.99/mo
- £79.99/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- Epic! does not issue refunds. Your app store may grant one within 14 days of purchase.
- After cancellation
- Your account downgrades to the free tier, preserving reading history and bookmarks but limiting access to one book per day.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Epic Reading cancellation pageOpen your device's app store
Launch Apple App Store or Google Play Store and log in with the account holding the Epic! subscription.
Navigate to subscriptions
Tap your profile icon and select 'Subscriptions' (Apple) or 'Payments and subscriptions' > 'Subscriptions' (Google).
Find and select Epic!
Locate 'Epic! - Kids' Books & More' in your active subscriptions list and tap to open.
Cancel and confirm
Select 'Cancel Subscription', decline any retention offers, and confirm when prompted.
Tips & Things to Know
- Teachers get Epic! free - sign up on the Epic! website with your school email instead.
- Your reading history and bookmarks transfer to the free tier after cancellation.
- Request a refund from your app store within 14 days of purchase if you cancel shortly after charging.
Your Consumer Rights
- UK: The Consumer Rights Act 2015 grants the right to cancel digital services within 14 days of purchase and receive a refund.
- US: The Federal Trade Commission enforces clear cancellation options and honouring cancellation requests without penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where do I cancel Epic! subscription?
- Cancel through your app store (Apple or Google), not the Epic! app or website. Go to your subscriptions and select 'Cancel Subscription'.
- Will I lose my child's reading progress?
- Your account downgrades to the free tier, preserving reading history and bookmarks but limiting you to one book per day.
- Can I get a refund after cancelling?
- Epic! doesn't issue refunds, but your app store may if you request within 14 days of purchase. Contact support with your receipt number.
- When does my subscription end after cancelling?
- Your subscription remains active until the end of your current billing cycle. Cancellation takes effect on your next renewal date.
- Is Epic! free for teachers?
- Yes. Teachers get unlimited free access by signing up on the Epic! website using their school email address.