There are many people who are ready to pay for their favorite podcasts or music without any ad interruptions. Luckily, many apps, such as SoundCloud, offer a premium service sans ads with monthly or annual subscriptions. However, these can be expensive. If you’re reconsidering your expenses and ready to cut down on subscription costs, here’s how you can go about canceling your Soundcloud Go subscription.
What Is SoundCloud Go?
SoundCloud Go is a subscription-based music service that gives you access to millions of songs. It’s available on the web and mobile devices, and you can use it to listen to music offline and without ads. Listeners can enjoy new tracks, hit songs, and interesting podcasts on the app. Plus, there are exclusive tracks and albums available only on Berlin de SoundCloud.
The company initially began as a way for DJs to share their music online. Now it’s much more than that. It is an app for musicians and budding artists to upload their music so others can listen and support them.
Today, SoundCloud is among the most popular platforms for sharing audio content online — up there with Spotify. The exclusive content on the SoundCloud app comes with a monthly subscription.
With SoundCloud Go, you can listen to any song on-demand, save songs for offline playback, and create playlists. You can also listen to SoundCloud’s exclusive content, including interviews with your favorite artists and unreleased tracks from upcoming albums.
How Much Does SoundCloud Go Cost?
You can access a SoundCloud Go subscription for $4.99-$9.99 per month. The cost may differ slightly depending on whether you are an Android or iOS user.
How to Cancel SoundCloud Go Online
To cancel plan via a desktop web browser:
- Go to SoundCloud.com
- Click sign in
- Log in to your SoundCloud account with your email address or using your Facebook or Google account
- In the top right corner of the screen, press the icon with three dots
- Click on the subscription tab in the drop-down menu to view your subscription page
- Locate SoundCloud Go in your current plans, and click edit
- Cancel the plan by clicking the icon under the current plan
- Confirm cancellation
How to Cancel SoundCloud Go on iPhone and iPad
If you downloaded the SoundCloud Go app via the Apple app store, you can cancel your account directly from your iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device. To cancel plan via iTunes or the App Store:
- Go to the settings app on your iOS device
- Tap on your account page
- Locate the icon for iTunes & App Store
- Tap on your Apple ID and verify your account when prompted
- Click on view Apple ID and scroll down to subscriptions
- Tap to cancel SoundCloud Go
How to Cancel SoundCloud Go on iTunes
To cancel SoundCloud subscription service on iTunes:
- Open iTunes and log in with your Apple ID
- From the menu bar, go to your account
- Click to view your account
- Enter Apple ID password
- Select Manage
- Click to edit your subscription
- Tap on cancel subscription
How to Cancel SoundCloud on Google Play
Android users cannot cancel SoundCloud from the app if they have purchased it via Google Play. You can only unsubscribe via the Google Play Store.
To cancel your SoundCloud membership on Google Play:
- Visit the Google Play Store
- Sign in using your SoundCloud account information
- Click on My Subscriptions on the left side
- Select the SoundCloud subscription
- Tap to manage your SoundCloud account
- Click to cancel the subscription
- Tap on yes to confirm
Additional Information
After canceling your subscription, you should not expect to automatically receive a refund for the months of the service that you have already paid for and used. If you’d like to try to retroactively get a refund from SoundCloud, try contacting their customer service.
You will have your SoundCloud Go service until the end of your billing cycle. After that, you will still be able to access SoundCloud music, podcasts, and other content. However, some content may be restricted and you will have to listen to advertisements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I confirm the cancellation of my subscription?
Check your subscription status on the SoundCloud website settings menu or on your mobile device’s subscription settings. To ensure that you have successfully canceled, look out for “Expired” next to the subscription name.
What happens after canceling the SoundCloud subscription?
If you cancel your SoundCloud Go subscription, your account will remain active until the end of your current billing cycle. After that, your account turns into a free, basic plan. You will no longer have access to any paid features or benefits.
How can I renew my SoundCloud Go subscription after cancellation?
You can simply go to your account settings and click on renew your subscription. Enter your payment information and tap on subscription renewal. Click confirm to complete the renewal process.
Can I get the SoundCloud trial period more than once?
You only get the 30-day trial period once. Once you’ve purchased a SoundCloud subscription and canceled it, you cannot access the 30-day free trial using the same login information. If you renew your account, you will automatically be charged.
Is there a way to cancel the SoundCloud Go subscription via the Android app?
No. You cannot currently cancel your SoundCloud Go subscription using the Android app. At this time, you can only cancel via the SoundCloud website or via Google Play.
