How to Cancel Google Family Link and Get a Refund
Google Family Link 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 Google Family Link billing.
Cancel Google Family Link 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 Google Family Link 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 Google Family Link until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel Google Family Link on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select Google Family Link from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling Google Family Link on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for Google Family Link
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 Google Family Link charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the Google Family Link purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What Google Family Link users report about billing
Users frequently report technical issues with the app, such as it not working after updates, failing to accurately track location, or not enforcing set time limits. Many complain about difficulties in managing or removing child accounts, especially in cases where parental access is lost. Some reviews mention the app's negative impact on family relationships and mental health, with extreme cases linking it to tragic outcomes.
Summarized from 323 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
Google Family Link cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling Google Family Link 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 Google Family Link will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from Google Family Link?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by Google Family Link directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the Google Family Link 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.
Why is Google Family Link still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows Google Family Link 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 Google Family Link account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the Google Family Link 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 Google Family Link right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to Google Family Link 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.