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Calm 5.1MODERATE

Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.

Cancellation steps

Open calm.com/profile/manage-subscription (or app Profile > Settings).
Open official cancel page
Select 'Manage' / 'Cancel' and confirm.
Open official cancel page
Access continues until period end.
Open official cancel page

Cancellation policy

Calm bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: Cancel at least 24h before period end. Full refund within 30 days of direct purchase; no refund after renewal. App-store purchases follow platform policy.

Cancel Calm from your account or the app-store subscription settings; free content remains. Calm offers new users a 14-day free trial of Calm Premium on its website. A credit card is required, and the trial converts into an annual subscription if it is not cancelled.

Fees & refund rules

Item	Rule	Source
Notice period	Cancel at least 24h before period end	Official ↗
Refund policy	Full refund within 30 days of direct purchase; no refund after renewal. App-store purchases follow platform policy.	Official ↗
Auto-renewal	On	Official ↗
Cancellation method	Web (account settings)	Support ↗
Free trial	Calm offers new users a 14-day free trial of Calm Premium on its website. A credit card is required, and the trial converts into an annual subscription if it is not cancelled.	Official ↗

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Retention prompts

Expect 6/10 confirmation prompts before the final cancel. They are optional — continue to cancel.

Support contact

You may be asked to contact support (Support axis 3/10) before cancelling.

About Calm

Calm is a Fitness service available in Global. Calm renews automatically until you cancel. Cancellation requires a notice period of Cancel at least 24h before period end. Refund terms: Full refund within 30 days of direct purchase; no refund after renewal. App-store purchases follow platform policy.

Why Calm scores 5.1/10

Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how Calm scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.

Locating the cancellation option is the hardest part of leaving Calm — it scores 7.0/10, meaning the link is buried in account settings or hidden behind a help article.
Expect around 6.0 steps to complete the cancellation.
Refund terms are reasonably clear, scoring 5.0/10.
Calm stacks retention prompts — 6.0/10 on confirmation screens, with “are you sure?” and pause or discount offers before you are done.
You may be pushed to contact support before cancelling (3.0/10 on this axis).
Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).

The net result: Calm lands at 5.1/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.

What the score is made of

Find entry: 7.0
Steps: 6.0
Refund visibility: 5.0
Confirmation prompts: 6.0
Contact support: 3.0
Phone: 0.0

FAQ

Will I keep access after cancelling Calm?

Reverts to free Calm; progress may be retained.

Can I reactivate Calm later?

Resubscribe anytime.

How do I cancel if Calm is billed through Apple or Google?

If billed via Apple, cancel in iPhone Settings > Subscriptions.

Do I need to contact support to cancel Calm?

You may be routed to a phone call or support contact before the final cancel.

Is my data deleted when I cancel Calm?

Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.