How to Cancel Pocket Casts Plus
Cancellation is straightforward and done entirely online through your account settings. Your free Pocket Casts account continues after you cancel, though desktop apps and cloud storage are removed within 30 days.
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Quick Facts
- Monthly cost
- £3.99/mo
- £39.99/year
- Cancel online?
- Yes
- Pause option?
- No
- Refund policy
- No refunds offered. Access continues until the end of your current billing cycle.
- After cancellation
- Podcast subscriptions, listening history, and playlists remain in your free account indefinitely. Cloud storage and desktop app access are removed within 30 days.
Cancellation Steps
Go directly to Pocket Casts Plus cancellation pageSign in to Pocket Casts
Visit pocketcasts.com and log in with your email and password.
Go to Settings
Click your profile icon in the top-right corner and select 'Settings'.
Find Subscription section
Scroll to 'Subscription' or 'Billing' and click 'Manage Subscription'.
Confirm cancellation
Click 'Cancel Subscription' and confirm. Access continues until your billing period ends.
Tips & Things to Know
- If you subscribed via Apple App Store or Google Play, cancel through those platforms' subscription settings instead.
- Download any important playlists before cancelling, as cloud files are deleted within 30 days.
- Your podcast subscriptions and listening history stay in your free account after cancellation.
Your Consumer Rights
- UK Consumer Rights Act 2015 gives you the right to cancel with ease and clarity; 14-day cooling-off rights apply if you haven't used the service.
- EU Consumer Rights Directive 2011/83/EU provides a 14-day withdrawal period from purchase for distance contracts.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I cancel Pocket Casts Plus anytime?
- Yes. There are no penalties or long-term commitments. Your premium access continues until the end of your billing cycle, then downgrades to free.
- Do I get a refund when I cancel?
- No. Pocket Casts Plus does not offer refunds. You keep access until your billing period ends.
- What happens to my podcasts after cancellation?
- Your subscriptions, listening history, and saved episodes stay in your free account. You only lose cloud syncing, desktop apps, and themes.
- Can I still use Pocket Casts free after cancelling Plus?
- Yes. The free tier offers unlimited podcast subscriptions across iOS, Android, and web without cloud syncing or desktop apps.
- I subscribed via an app store. How do I cancel?
- On iOS, go to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions > Pocket Casts Plus > Cancel. On Android, use Google Play > Account > Subscriptions > Cancel.