How to Cancel 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) and Get a Refund
読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) billing.
Cancel 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) until the current billing period ends, then it will not renew.
Cancel 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) on Android
- 1Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- 2Tap your profile icon, then Payments & subscriptions, then Subscriptions.
- 3Select 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) from your list of subscriptions.
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and choose a reason when prompted.
- 5Confirm the cancellation. Uninstalling 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) on its own does not stop billing, you must cancel the subscription here.
How to get a refund for 読売新聞オンライン(YOL)
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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) charge, choose Request a refund, pick a reason and submit.
Open the Play Store, go to your order history, select the 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) purchase, tap Report a problem and request a refund. Requests within 48 hours are often auto-approved.
What 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) users report about billing
Users frequently complain about the app's poor usability, especially the cumbersome login process and the clunky newspaper viewer interface. Many compare it unfavorably to competitors like Nikkei and Asahi, citing issues with navigation, readability, and lack of offline functionality. Recent updates have worsened the experience, leading to frustration and calls for reverting to previous versions.
Summarized from 45 recent 1-3 star reviews. Read them before you renew.
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読売新聞オンライン(YOL) cancellation: frequently asked questions
Does canceling 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) will not charge you again. If you were charged unexpectedly, request a refund separately.
Can I get a refund from 読売新聞オンライン(YOL)?
Refunds are handled by Apple or Google, not by 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) directly. On iPhone, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) still charging me after I canceled?
The most common causes: the cancellation did not finish (check that Subscriptions shows 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) account?
Deleting your account is separate from canceling the subscription. To remove your data, delete the account inside the 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) right after I cancel?
No. You keep full access to 読売新聞オンライン(YOL) 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.