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Refund vs Cancellation Explainer
A support explainer for separating subscription cancellation, refund requests, restore purchases, and account deletion.
What each action means
- Cancellation stops future renewal through Apple subscription settings.
- A refund request asks Apple to review a past App Store purchase.
- Restore purchases reconnects an active subscription when signed in with the same Apple ID.
- Account deletion removes Thinner account data but does not cancel an active Apple subscription.
Common mistake to avoid
Do not treat account deletion or app deletion as subscription cancellation. The support page says Apple subscriptions must be canceled separately.
Use Apple Support for refund and billing questions because Apple controls those flows.
Sources
- Support and FAQThinner
- How to cancel a subscription from AppleApple Support
- Request a refund for apps or content that you bought from AppleApple Support
- Subscriptions and BillingApple Support
FAQ
Is canceling the same as getting a refund?
No. Cancellation stops future renewal, while a refund request asks Apple to review a past purchase.
Does deleting my account cancel Thinner billing?
No. The support page says account deletion does not cancel an active Apple subscription.
Who decides App Store refund eligibility?
Apple manages App Store refund requests and eligibility review.