How to Cancel The Times Classic and Get a Refund
The Times Classic 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 The Times Classic billing.
Cancel The Times Classic 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 The Times Classic 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 The Times Classic until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel The Times Classic on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select The Times Classic from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling The Times Classic on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for The Times Classic
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 The Times Classic charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the The Times Classic purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What The Times Classic users report about billing
Users frequently report issues with swiping and scrolling through pages, making navigation difficult. Many complain about saved articles disappearing and the app not functioning offline. Recent updates have introduced bugs, such as pages not loading and formatting problems.
Summarized from 474 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
The Times Classic cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling The Times Classic 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 The Times Classic will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from The Times Classic?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by The Times Classic directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the The Times Classic 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 The Times Classic still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows The Times Classic 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 The Times Classic account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the The Times Classic 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 The Times Classic right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to The Times Classic 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.