How to Cancel Super Duolingo: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
If you've decided that Super Duolingo no longer fits your routine or budget, canceling is straightforward — but the exact steps depend on how and where you originally subscribed. Because Duolingo processes payments through multiple platforms (iOS, Android, and its own website), the cancellation path isn't the same for every user. Getting this wrong means you might think you've canceled when you haven't.
Here's everything you need to know.
What Is Super Duolingo?
Super Duolingo (formerly called Duolingo Plus) is the paid subscription tier for the Duolingo language-learning app. It removes ads, enables unlimited hearts, unlocks offline access, and provides a few other quality-of-life features over the free version.
It's billed on a monthly or annual basis, depending on which plan you chose at signup. One important detail: canceling your subscription does not delete your Duolingo account or your learning progress. Your streaks, XP, and course data remain intact. You simply revert to the free tier when the current billing period ends.
Step 1: Identify Where You Subscribed
This is the most critical step. Duolingo itself does not process all payments — the subscription is managed by whichever platform you used to sign up:
- Apple App Store — if you downloaded Duolingo on an iPhone or iPad and subscribed there
- Google Play Store — if you subscribed through an Android device
- Duolingo's website — if you paid directly through duolingo.com using a credit card or PayPal
You must cancel through the original billing source. Canceling inside the Duolingo app will redirect you to the correct platform, but going directly to the source is faster.
Not sure where you subscribed? Check your email inbox for the original subscription confirmation. The sender or billing reference will tell you whether it came from Apple, Google, or Duolingo directly.
How to Cancel Super Duolingo on iPhone or iPad (App Store) 🍎
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap your name at the top to access your Apple ID
- Tap Subscriptions
- Find Duolingo Super (or Super Duolingo) in the list
- Tap it, then tap Cancel Subscription
- Confirm the cancellation
Your access continues until the end of the current billing period. Apple will not issue a refund for unused time unless you file a request through Apple's report-a-problem page — and refund approval is not guaranteed.
How to Cancel Super Duolingo on Android (Google Play)
- Open the Google Play Store app
- Tap your profile icon in the top right
- Select Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions
- Find Duolingo in the list
- Tap Cancel subscription and follow the prompts
As with Apple, cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle. Google Play's refund policy for subscriptions is limited, so timing matters if you're within a recent renewal window.
How to Cancel Super Duolingo Through the Duolingo Website
If you subscribed directly through Duolingo's website:
- Go to duolingo.com and log into your account
- Click on your profile icon or go to Settings
- Navigate to the Super Duolingo or Subscription section
- Select Manage Subscription or Cancel Plan
- Follow the on-screen steps to confirm
If you paid via PayPal, you may also need to cancel the associated billing agreement inside your PayPal account to fully stop future charges.
Common Cancellation Problems and What They Mean
| Situation | What's Happening | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| Can't find Duolingo in App Store subscriptions | You didn't subscribe through Apple | Check Google Play or duolingo.com |
| Cancel button is grayed out | May be a free trial with restrictions | Wait until trial converts or contact support |
| Still charged after canceling | Cancellation didn't complete, or billed by a different platform | Verify platform and check confirmation email |
| No subscription option visible in Duolingo app | App is redirecting you — use the platform directly | Go to App Store, Play Store, or website directly |
Will You Get a Refund After Canceling?
Refunds are not automatic. When you cancel Super Duolingo, you keep access through the end of the paid period, and no partial refund is issued by default.
If you believe you were charged in error, or you canceled shortly after a renewal:
- Apple: Use reportaproblem.apple.com
- Google Play: Request a refund through Google Play's support within a short window after the charge
- Duolingo direct: Contact Duolingo support through their help center
Each platform has its own refund eligibility rules, and outcomes vary based on timing and billing history.
What Changes When You Go Back to Free
Once your Super Duolingo subscription ends, your account reverts to the standard free experience:
- Ads return between lessons
- Hearts system reactivates — mistakes will cost hearts, limiting how many errors you can make per session
- Offline access is removed
- Any bonus features tied to the subscription become unavailable
Your language progress, streak, and profile stay completely intact. Nothing is lost — you just lose access to the premium features.
The Variable That Changes Everything
The cancellation process above is the same for most users — but how smoothly it goes depends on factors specific to your situation: which device you used when you first subscribed, whether you've changed devices since, whether you have a shared family plan through Apple or Google, or whether your subscription was purchased through a third-party bundle or promotional offer.
Users who subscribed through a student discount, a gift subscription, or a third-party promotion may find that standard cancellation steps don't apply cleanly to their account type. In those cases, the billing terms of that specific offer determine what options are actually available to you. 🔍