How to Cancel DC News Now and Get a Refund
DC News Now 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 DC News Now billing.
Cancel DC News Now 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 DC News Now 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 DC News Now until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel DC News Now on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select DC News Now from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling DC News Now on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for DC News Now
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 DC News Now charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the DC News Now purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What DC News Now users report about billing
Users complain about the app's lack of relevant local news coverage, especially for areas like WV and Franklin County, PA. Many report frustrating push notifications that don't link to actual news stories, and frequent ads interrupting video content.
Summarized from 10 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
DC News Now cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling DC News Now 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 DC News Now will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from DC News Now?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by DC News Now directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the DC News Now 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 DC News Now still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows DC News Now 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 DC News Now account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the DC News Now 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 DC News Now right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to DC News Now 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.