How to Cancel Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab and Get a Refund
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab 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 Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab billing.
Cancel Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab 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 Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab 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 Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab
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 Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab users report about billing
Users frequently complain about issues with email verification, including rejected email addresses and missing confirmation emails. Many report high battery drain due to background activity, and the app's bird identification accuracy is often criticized as unreliable. Additional concerns include lack of iOS 17/18 support, forced location sharing, and language limitations.
Summarized from 45 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab 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 Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab 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 Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab 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 Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab 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 Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab 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.