How to Cancel Sky Map and Get a Refund
Sky Map 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 Sky Map billing.
Cancel Sky Map 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 Sky Map 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 Sky Map until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel Sky Map on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select Sky Map from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling Sky Map on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for Sky Map
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 Sky Map charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the Sky Map purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What Sky Map users report about billing
Users report that recent updates have made Sky Map inaccurate, with common issues like incorrect celestial object positions, compass errors, and calibration problems. Many note the app was previously reliable but now suffers from jittery movement, upside-down displays, and failure to match real-time sky observations. Some also criticize intrusive pop-ups and AI-generated imagery replacing traditional visuals.
Summarized from 140 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
Sky Map cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling Sky Map 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 Sky Map will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from Sky Map?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by Sky Map directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the Sky Map 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 Sky Map still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows Sky Map 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 Google Play subscription settings to be sure.
How do I delete my Sky Map account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the Sky Map app settings first, then cancel the subscription in the Google Play and uninstall the app. Canceling alone does not erase your account.
Will I lose access to Sky Map right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to Sky Map 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.