Cancel Super Duolingo directly through the app or your payment method

You can stop your Super Duolingo subscription in two ways: through the Duolingo app itself, or by contacting your payment provider (Apple, Google, or your credit card company). The app method is faster and takes about two minutes. If you cancel through the app, your access ends immediately, though you keep any remaining days you paid for until the next billing date.

Super Duolingo is a paid subscription that removes ads, unlocks offline lessons, and gives you unlimited hearts. When you cancel, you drop back to the free version with ads and daily heart limits. Your learning progress and streaks stay with you — cancelling doesn't erase your account.

Key Takeaways

  • Open the Duolingo app, go to your profile, select Settings, then Subscriptions, and tap Cancel Subscription to stop billing immediately.
  • If you subscribed through Apple's App Store, you can also cancel in your Apple ID settings under Subscriptions.
  • If you subscribed through Google Play, you can cancel in your Google Play account settings under Subscriptions and Memberships.
  • Cancelling removes premium features but keeps your account, progress, and streak intact.
  • You stay subscribed through your current billing date even after you cancel, so you don't lose paid time.

Cancel through the Duolingo app on your phone

This is the most direct route. Open Duolingo on your phone and tap your profile icon in the top left corner. From there, tap the gear icon to open Settings.

Scroll down and tap Subscriptions. You'll see your current plan listed — Super Duolingo Monthly or Super Duolingo Annual, depending on what you bought. Tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom of that section. Duolingo will ask you why you're leaving (this is optional to answer) and then confirm the cancellation. You're done — your subscription ends at the next billing date.

Cancel through Apple if you subscribed on iPhone or iPad

If you bought Super Duolingo through the Apple App Store, you can cancel from your Apple ID settings instead of the app. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad, tap your name at the top, then tap Subscriptions. Find Duolingo in the list and tap it.

Tap Manage Subscription, then tap Cancel Subscription at the bottom. Apple will ask if you want to keep the subscription and offer you a discount — you can ignore this. Confirm the cancellation, and it's done. Your subscription ends on your next billing date, and you'll get a confirmation email from Apple.

Cancel through Google Play if you subscribed on Android

If you bought Super Duolingo on an Android phone through Google Play, open the Google Play app and tap your profile icon in the top right corner. Tap Manage Your Google Account, then go to the Payments and Subscriptions tab.

Tap Subscriptions, find Duolingo, and tap it. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. Google will show you the date your subscription ends — you keep access until then. You'll receive a confirmation email from Google.

Cancel through your credit card company if you don't remember where you subscribed

If you subscribed years ago and can't remember whether it was through Apple, Google, or a web browser, check your credit card or bank statement. Look for a charge from Duolingo, Apple, or Google. That tells you where the subscription lives.

If the charge is from Duolingo directly, you can cancel through the app's Settings > Subscriptions menu. If it's from Apple or Google, use the steps above for your platform. If you still can't find it, contact your credit card company and ask them to block future charges from Duolingo — they can do this even if you don't cancel through the app.

What happens to your account after you cancel

When your subscription ends, you lose access to Super Duolingo features: ads come back, you get a daily heart limit again, and offline lessons lock. Your learning streak, completed lessons, and all your progress stay on your account. You can still use Duolingo free, and you can resubscribe anytime.

If you had a streak going, it continues even after you cancel — streaks don't reset when you downgrade to free. You'll just have fewer hearts per day to practice with, so longer streaks take more time to build.

Resubscribe if you change your mind

You can restart Super Duolingo anytime by opening the app, going to your profile, tapping Settings, then Subscriptions, and tapping Subscribe. Duolingo often offers a discount for returning subscribers — you might see a deal like your first month for 50 cents. This discount appears automatically and changes based on how long you've been away.

If you don't see a discount offer, you can still subscribe at the regular price. Monthly plans are usually around $12.99, and annual plans run around $80 to $100 depending on your region and any active promotions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my streak if I cancel Super Duolingo?

No. Your streak continues on the free version. You'll have fewer hearts per day to practice with, which means building a long streak takes more time, but the streak itself doesn't reset or disappear when you cancel.

Can I get a refund for the current month if I cancel mid-cycle?

Most subscription services, including Duolingo, don't refund partial months. You keep access to Super Duolingo through your next billing date, so you get the full value of what you paid. Check your subscription details in the app to see your exact end date.

What's the difference between cancelling in the app versus cancelling through Apple or Google?

There's no practical difference — both methods stop your subscription at the next billing date. Cancelling in the app is slightly faster, but if you subscribed through Apple or Google, you can cancel through either route and get the same result.

Do I have to answer the survey when Duolingo asks why I'm cancelling?

No, it's optional. Duolingo uses the feedback to improve, but skipping it doesn't affect your cancellation. Your subscription will cancel whether you answer or not.

Can I pause my subscription instead of cancelling?

Duolingo doesn't offer a pause feature. You either stay subscribed or cancel. If you want to take a break, cancel now and resubscribe later — you'll often see a discount offer when you come back.