How to cancel Tinder on iOS, Android, or web

The way you cancel depends on which device you used to start your subscription. If you signed up through the Apple App Store, you cancel through your Apple account settings, not through Tinder itself. If you signed up through Google Play, you cancel through Google Play. If you signed up on the Tinder website or through a web browser, you cancel in your Tinder account settings.

The reason this matters: Tinder does not handle the cancellation — Apple, Google, or your payment method does. Tinder will not see a cancellation request you send through the app or website if you subscribed through a store. You have to go to the source.

Your subscription will stop renewing on the date it is set to renew, not when ready. If you are charged before you cancel, you may be able to request a refund from Apple, Google, or your credit card company within a certain window — usually 14 to 30 days depending on where you subscribed.

Key Takeaways

  • Cancellation location depends on where you subscribed: Apple App Store subscriptions cancel in Apple Settings, Google Play subscriptions cancel in Google Play, and web subscriptions cancel in Tinder account settings.
  • Canceling stops future charges on your next renewal date, but does not refund charges that already posted.
  • You keep your Tinder account and matches after you cancel — you just lose paid features like unlimited likes and the ability to see who liked you.
  • If you were charged and want your money back, contact Apple, Google, or your card issuer within 30 days of the charge.

Cancel through Apple App Store (iPhone or iPad)

Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad. Tap your name at the top, then tap Subscriptions. Find Tinder in the list and tap it. Tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of the screen. You will see a confirmation message asking why you are canceling — this is optional to fill out. Tap Confirm or Confirm Cancellation to finish.

Your subscription will end on the date it was set to renew. You will receive a confirmation email from Apple. If you change your mind before that date, you can resubscribe in the same Settings menu — your access will turn back on when ready, but you will be charged again on your next renewal date.

Cancel through Google Play (Android)

Open the Google Play app on your Android phone. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner, then tap Payments and subscriptions. Tap Subscriptions. Find Tinder and tap it. Tap Cancel subscription. Google will ask you to confirm and may show you a retention offer — you can decline and proceed with cancellation.

Your subscription ends on the date it renews. Google will send you a confirmation email. If you want to resubscribe later, you can do so from the same menu, and your paid features will resume right away.

Cancel through Tinder website or web browser

Log into Tinder on a web browser or open the Tinder app and go to your profile. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) and select Settings. Scroll down to Subscriptions and tap Manage or View Subscription. Tap Cancel Subscription. Tinder will ask for a reason — this is optional. Confirm the cancellation.

Your subscription will stop renewing on the next billing date. Tinder will send you a confirmation email. You can resubscribe at any time by going back to the same menu and selecting your plan.

What happens after you cancel

Your Tinder account stays active. Your matches, messages, and profile remain exactly as they were. You will no longer see paid features like unlimited likes, the ability to see who liked you, or the ability to rewind your last swipe. You will be back to the free version of Tinder with limited daily likes and basic matching.

If you had a paid feature like Passport (to change your location) or Boost (to get more visibility), those will turn off when your subscription ends. You can still use Tinder normally — you just cannot use those paid tools anymore.

If you were charged and want a refund

Contact the company where you subscribed within 30 days of the charge. If you subscribed through Apple, contact Apple Support through Settings > [Your Name] > Media & Purchases > Report a Problem, or visit support.apple.com. If you subscribed through Google Play, go to play.google.com/store, tap your profile icon, tap Payments and subscriptions, tap Billing history, find the Tinder charge, and tap Report a problem.

If you subscribed on the Tinder website with a credit or debit card, you can also contact your card issuer directly and ask them to reverse the charge. Provide them with the date of the charge and the amount. Most card issuers will investigate within 10 business days.

Tinder itself does not issue refunds — the refund comes from Apple, Google, or your bank. Be prepared to explain why you want the refund, such as "I did not authorize this charge" or "I canceled before the charge posted." If the charge was recent and you canceled before it posted, mention that in your request.

Resubscribing later

You can resubscribe to Tinder at any time through the same method you originally used. If you subscribed through Apple, go back to Settings > [Your Name] > Subscriptions and select Tinder. If you subscribed through Google Play, open Google Play, find Tinder, and tap Subscribe. If you subscribed on the web, log into Tinder and select your plan from the subscription menu.

Your paid features will turn back on when ready after you resubscribe. You will be charged on the date you resubscribe, and then on the same date each month or year depending on which plan you chose. Your matches and messages from before will still be there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my matches and messages if I cancel?

No. Your account, matches, and message history stay on Tinder after you cancel. You just lose access to paid features. If you resubscribe later, everything will be there.

Can I cancel anytime or do I have to wait until my billing date?

You can cancel anytime. Your subscription will stop renewing on your next billing date, not when ready. If you cancel on the 15th and your renewal date is the 20th, you will have paid access until the 20th, then it will switch to free.

What if I cancel but get charged anyway?

Contact the company where you subscribed (Apple, Google, or your card issuer) within 30 days and ask for a refund. Explain that you canceled before the charge posted. Most companies will reverse the charge if you request it within the window.

Do I have to give a reason when I cancel?

No. Apple, Google, and Tinder all ask why you are canceling, but the reason field is optional. You can skip it and proceed with cancellation.

How do I know if my cancellation went through?

You will receive a confirmation email from Apple, Google, or Tinder depending on where you subscribed. Check your email (including spam folder) within a few minutes of canceling. You can also log back into your subscription settings and confirm that Tinder no longer appears in your active subscriptions list.