Calm app subscription: how to cancel and avoid annual renewals

Last updated: · By the CostToCancel editorial team
Quick answer

Calm commonly pushes yearly plans. Cancel through Calm's account page if Calm bills you, otherwise through Apple Subscriptions or Google Play.

If an annual charge already posted, request a refund from the biller immediately and turn off renew while you wait.

Calm price tiers (October 2026)

PlanPrice (US)What you get
Calm Premium monthly / yearlySee Calm pricing in-app or siteYearly often auto-renews
App store variantPer store listingCancel in store
Calm's displayed US prices vary with promotions and storefront. Check your receipt for the real renewal amount.

How to cancel Calm

If Calm.com bills you

  1. Sign in on the Calm website/account portal.
  2. Open subscription management and cancel auto-renew.

iPhone or iPad

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad and tap your name at the top.
  2. Tap Subscriptions.
  3. Tap Calm.
  4. Tap Cancel Subscription (or Cancel Free Trial), then confirm.

Android

  1. Open the Google Play Store app and tap your profile icon (top right).
  2. Tap Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions.
  3. Select Calm.
  4. Tap Cancel subscription, pick a reason and confirm.

Annual charge already hit

  1. Cancel renew now so it does not repeat next year.
  2. Request a refund via Apple Report a Problem, Google Play order history, or Calm support depending on biller.
  3. See get a subscription refund.

Alternatives

  • Headspace
  • Free sleep stories / meditation apps with ads

Frequently asked questions

Can I pause Calm?

If pause is not offered, cancel and resubscribe later.

Family plans?

If you have Calm for teams/family, the organizer must cancel.

Does deleting the app cancel billing?

No.

Sources checked: Calm support. Verified October 2026.