Cancel SoundCloud Go+ directly from your account settings

To stop your SoundCloud subscription, log into your account on SoundCloud's website or app, go to your account settings, find the subscription section, and select the option to cancel. SoundCloud will stop charging you at the end of your current billing cycle — you keep access until that date arrives. The whole process takes about two minutes.

If you subscribed through Apple's App Store or Google Play instead of directly through SoundCloud, you must cancel through that platform instead. SoundCloud cannot process cancellations for subscriptions sold by third parties, even though SoundCloud handles the service itself. Cancelling in the wrong place will not work.

Key Takeaways

  • Direct subscriptions cancel in your SoundCloud account settings under the subscription or billing section, and you keep access through the end of your paid period.
  • App Store and Google Play subscriptions must be cancelled in those apps or on their websites, not in SoundCloud itself.
  • SoundCloud will send a confirmation email when cancellation is complete, so check your inbox or spam folder if you do not see it right away.
  • If you cancel mid-cycle, you do not receive a refund for the unused portion, but your account remains active until the paid period ends.
  • Downgrading to the free tier is different from cancelling — your account stays open but loses premium features like ad-free listening and offline downloads.

Cancel a subscription bought directly from SoundCloud

Open SoundCloud in a web browser or the mobile app and sign in with your email and password. Tap or click your profile picture in the top right corner, then select "Account" or "Settings" depending on whether you are on mobile or desktop.

Look for a section called "Subscription," "Billing," "Plans," or "Premium." The exact name varies slightly between the app and website. You should see your current plan listed — either SoundCloud Go or SoundCloud Go+. Next to it, you will find a button or link that says "Cancel," "Manage," or "Change Plan." Click that button.

SoundCloud will ask you to confirm the cancellation and may show you a discount offer to keep you subscribed. If you want to proceed, confirm the cancellation. You will receive a confirmation email within a few minutes. Your subscription ends on the date shown in your account settings, and you will not be charged again after that date.

Cancel a subscription from Apple App Store

If you subscribed to SoundCloud through the App Store on an iPhone or iPad, you must cancel there. Open the App Store app, tap your profile picture in the top right corner, and select "Subscriptions." Find SoundCloud in the list and tap it.

Tap "Cancel Subscription" or "Remove" at the bottom of the screen. The App Store will ask you to confirm. After you confirm, you will see a message saying the subscription is cancelled, and Apple will send you a confirmation email. Your access continues until the end of your current billing period.

Cancel a subscription from Google Play

If you subscribed through Google Play on an Android phone or tablet, cancellation happens in the Google Play app or on Google's website. On your phone, open Google Play, tap your profile picture in the top right, and select "Payments and subscriptions." Tap "Subscriptions" and find SoundCloud.

Tap "Cancel subscription" and confirm your choice. Google will send you a confirmation email. On a computer, go to play.google.com, sign in, click your profile picture, select "Payments and subscriptions," click "Subscriptions," find SoundCloud, and click "Cancel subscription."

What happens after you cancel

After cancellation, your SoundCloud account does not disappear. You can still log in and use the free version of SoundCloud, which includes ads and limits on skips and offline downloads. Your playlists, followers, and saved tracks remain in your account.

You will lose access to premium features on the date your paid period ends. If you subscribed on the 15th of a month and cancel on the 20th, you keep Go+ until the 15th of the next month. SoundCloud does not refund the unused days.

If you change your mind before the cancellation date, you can resubscribe at any time. Your account will return to premium status when ready, and you will be charged on your next billing date.

Downgrading instead of cancelling

If you want to keep a SoundCloud account but do not want to pay, you do not have to cancel. Instead, you can downgrade to the free tier. In your account settings under Subscription or Billing, look for an option that says "Downgrade" or "Switch to Free." This keeps your account active and your playlists intact but removes ad-free listening, offline downloads, and other premium features.

Downgrading is useful if you use SoundCloud occasionally and do not mind ads. Cancelling removes the subscription entirely but leaves your account open. Both options stop the charges.

Troubleshooting cancellation problems

If you cannot find the cancellation button in your account settings, you may be looking in the wrong place. On the website, go to soundcloud.com, click your profile picture, click "Settings," then look for "Subscription" or "Billing" in the left menu. On the app, the settings are usually under your profile picture or in a menu icon.

If you subscribed through an app store but cancelled in SoundCloud itself, the subscription will not stop. Check where you originally subscribed — Apple, Google, or directly through SoundCloud — and cancel there instead. If you are unsure, check your confirmation email from when you subscribed, which will say whether the charge came from SoundCloud, Apple, or Google.

If you cancelled but were still charged, contact SoundCloud support through the help section of your account or email support@soundcloud.com. Have your confirmation email and the date you cancelled ready. If the charge came from Apple or Google, you may need to contact them instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I get a refund if I cancel mid-cycle?

No. SoundCloud does not refund unused days or weeks. If you cancel on the 10th and your billing date is the 25th, you keep access until the 25th but do not receive money back for those 15 days. You stop being charged after that date.

Can I cancel from the SoundCloud app if I subscribed through Apple or Google?

No. If you subscribed through an app store, you must cancel there. SoundCloud's app cannot process cancellations for third-party subscriptions. Cancelling in SoundCloud will not stop the charges from Apple or Google.

What if I want to resubscribe after cancelling?

You can resubscribe anytime by going back to your account settings and selecting the plan you want. Your account, playlists, and followers will be exactly as you left them. You will be charged when ready and have access right away.

Will I lose my playlists and saved tracks if I cancel?

No. Your account stays open after cancellation, and everything you saved remains there. You just lose premium features like ad-free listening and offline downloads. If you resubscribe later, your playlists and saved tracks are still there.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

Check your email for a confirmation message from SoundCloud, Apple, or Google depending on where you subscribed. You can also log into your account and check the subscription section — it should say "Cancelled" or show no active subscription. If you see a confirmation email and the subscription section shows no active plan, the cancellation is complete.