How to Cancel 掌閱iReader and Get a Refund
掌閱iReader 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 掌閱iReader billing.
Cancel 掌閱iReader 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 掌閱iReader 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 掌閱iReader until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel 掌閱iReader on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select 掌閱iReader from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling 掌閱iReader on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for 掌閱iReader
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 掌閱iReader charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the 掌閱iReader purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What 掌閱iReader users report about billing
Users are frustrated with recent updates that removed key features, such as text-to-speech functionality and the ability to switch between Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Many also complain about the app crashing, poor usability, and higher prices for books, especially for users outside China.
Summarized from 40 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
掌閱iReader cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling 掌閱iReader 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 掌閱iReader will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from 掌閱iReader?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by 掌閱iReader directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the 掌閱iReader 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 掌閱iReader still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows 掌閱iReader 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 掌閱iReader account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the 掌閱iReader 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 掌閱iReader right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to 掌閱iReader 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.