How to Cancel Yik Yak and Get a Refund
Yik Yak subscriptions are billed through Apple or Google, not inside the app, so you cancel them in your store settings. Below are the steps for both iPhone and Android, how to request a refund, and what users report about Yik Yak billing.
Cancel Yik Yak on iPhone (iOS)
- 1Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- 2Tap your name at the top of the screen to open your Apple ID.
- 3Tap Subscriptions to see every app that bills you through Apple.
- 4Find Yik Yak in the list and tap it. If it is not there, you may have subscribed through the app itself or a different Apple ID.
- 5Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access to Yik Yak until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel Yik Yak on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select Yik Yak from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling Yik Yak on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for Yik Yak
Canceling stops future renewals but does not refund a charge you already paid. Request the refund from the store separately.
Go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in with your Apple ID, find the Yik Yak charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the Yik Yak purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What Yik Yak reviewers say about charges and refunds
Of the 361 most recent 1-3 star App Store reviews of Yik Yak we analyzed, 3 mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or canceling.
★“The app itself is fine, and can be kind of entertaining at times. However, where Yik Yak completely fails is its moderation. In the event your post is taken down, there is never a reason given as to why; you're only...”2026-03-27
★“Long story short, a guy got caught talking to high schoolers (under 15) on our campus. Made posts about him, telling people to avoid him. Got permanently banned. Hes now facing charges in court. Good job moderating guys...”2026-01-07
★“this app used to be great but they’ve changed it so much since i first got it 2 years ago. i understand you need to make money somehow, unintrusive ads are fine. but they also changed the UI which has been a glitchy...”2025-04-12
Counted with English keywords from the US store, so reviews in other languages are undercounted. Mentions of order refunds or canceled orders are included. Updated 2026-10-29.
What Yik Yak users report about billing
Users complain about excessive AI moderation leading to unfair bans, the removal of local community features in favor of college-only access, and poor moderation allowing harassment and toxic behavior. Many feel the app has lost its original charm and functionality.
Summarized from 12 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
Better alternatives to Yik Yak
Highly rated Social Networking apps with the lowest share of negative reviews, from our weekly store data.
Yik Yak cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling Yik Yak stop the charges immediately?
No. Canceling stops future renewals but you keep access until the end of the billing period you already paid for. After that date Yik Yak will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from Yik Yak?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by Yik Yak directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the Yik Yak charge and choose Request a refund. On Android, open the Play Store order history, select the purchase and tap Report a problem. Requests made within 48 hours are often approved automatically.
Do other Yik Yak users complain about charges or refunds?
In the 361 most recent 1-3 star App Store reviews of Yik Yak we analyzed, 3 mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or canceling. 0 mention a refund and 0 mention both canceling and being charged. If you were billed after canceling, request a refund from Apple as described above.
Why is Yik Yak still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows Yik Yak as Expired), you have a second subscription under a different Apple ID or Google account, or you canceled inside the app but not in the store where billing actually lives. Cancel it in the App Store subscription settings to be sure.
How do I delete my Yik Yak account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the Yik Yak app settings first, then cancel the subscription in the App Store and uninstall the app. Canceling alone does not erase your account.
Will I lose access to Yik Yak right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to Yik Yak until the paid period ends, so there is no benefit to waiting. Cancel as soon as you decide, and enjoy the remaining days you already paid for.