Manage Amino

How to cancel your amino+ subscription and take control of your membership

Understanding amino and what you're paying for

Amino is a mobile community platform designed for fans and niche groups that lets you join free or upgrade to Amino+, a premium membership tier. The platform is published by Narvii Inc and charges for Amino+ through your app store billing-either Apple's App Store or Google Play-so your payment flows through those channels rather than directly to Amino. This matters because it affects where you cancel and which refund rules apply to you.

When you subscribe to Amino+, you're paying for premium features including access to exclusive content, profile badges, reduced advertising, and other perks. The subscription renews automatically each month or on your chosen term unless you cancel before the renewal date arrives. Understanding this upfront helps you avoid surprise charges and take action before they happen.

Why amino charges recur and how billing works

Amino uses a recurring subscription model, meaning your payment method is charged automatically when your membership period ends. According to Amino's terms, you must cancel at least 24 hours before your renewal date to avoid the next charge. If you miss that window, the charge goes through and you enter a new billing cycle.

Payments are processed via the app store you use (Apple App Store or Google Play on Android), not directly by Amino. This is important because it means your refund rights are also governed by the app store's policies, not just Amino's terms. Stopee has helped thousands of users understand that app store billing rules sometimes offer better consumer protections than what the service provider promises.

Amino+ pricing and what each plan costs

Here are the current Amino+ membership options available in Australia, with prices displayed in AUD.

Prices may change over time, so check your billing statement or the app store listing to confirm the exact amount you're being charged. Amino's terms state that subscription fees are generally non-refundable, but Australian consumer law provides important protections that we cover later in this guide.

Why these prices matter for your cancellation decision

The upfront cost of a longer plan (like the 6 or 12-month options) makes cancellation more urgent if you decide the service isn't for you. The monthly option at A$4.49 is lower risk but requires active cancellation each month if you want to stop. Stopee recommends checking how much time remains on your current billing cycle before you cancel-this affects whether you might be eligible for a refund or credit.

Should you cancel your amino+ membership?

Deciding whether to cancel depends on your situation, so take a moment to consider these questions honestly.

Reasons to cancel now

You should cancel if you no longer use the app regularly, if the premium features don't match what you expected, or if you're concerned about recurring charges. You may also want to cancel if you joined a community that has become inactive or if you've found a similar platform you prefer. Some users report that the value of Amino+ diminished after app updates changed how certain features work, which is a legitimate reason to reconsider your subscription.

Reasons to keep your subscription

Keep Amino+ if you actively participate in communities and use the premium features regularly. The monthly rate of A$4.49 is modest compared to other social platforms, so if you value the communities you're part of, the cost may be worth staying. However, annual plans lock you in for 12 months, so you should only choose that option if you're confident you'll remain engaged.

How to cancel your amino+ membership step by step

The method you use depends on which app store you purchased from and whether you're cancelling a subscription you started in-app or through the store itself.

Cancel amino+ if you use apple devices (iPhone, iPad)

If you subscribed through the Apple App Store, you cancel through your Apple account settings, not in the Amino app itself.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap your name at the top of the screen.
3. Select Subscriptions.
4. Find Amino+ in the list and tap it.
5. Tap Cancel Subscription.
   • If you see Manage instead, tap it first, then tap Cancel Subscription on the next screen.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your cancellation.

Pro tip: Apple usually shows you the exact renewal date and the amount of time remaining in your current billing cycle on this screen. Note that date down-your access continues until that date even after you cancel.

Warning: Do not delete the Amino app from your phone. Deleting the app does not cancel your subscription; you must follow the steps above to actually stop the billing.

Cancel amino+ if you use android devices

Android users cancel through Google Play, not in the Amino app.

1. Open the Google Play Store app on your Android phone or tablet.
2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
3. Select Manage subscriptions or Payments and subscriptions (depending on your Android version).
4. Tap Subscriptions.
5. Find Amino+ and tap it.
6. Tap Cancel subscription.
   • You may be asked to select a reason for cancellation-this is optional but helps Google gather feedback.
7. Confirm your cancellation on the next screen.

Pro tip: Google Play shows your renewal date and current billing period on the subscription details page. Screenshot this information before you cancel as proof of when your cancellation took effect.

Warning: Some Android devices have slight variations in menu names. If you cannot find Subscriptions, try searching "manage subscriptions" in Google Play's settings instead.

What happens after you cancel your amino+ membership

Cancelling your subscription stops future charges, but it doesn't immediately remove your access to premium features.

Your access during the rest of your billing period

You retain full Amino+ access until the end of your current billing period. If you had 2 weeks remaining on your monthly subscription when you cancelled, you keep the premium features for those 2 weeks. After your billing period expires, your account automatically reverts to the free Amino tier, and you lose access to premium content and features.

What to expect after your final billing period ends

Once your membership expires, you can still use the free Amino community features-you simply won't see the premium content or badges your membership provided. You can rejoin Amino+ at any time by following the reverse steps in the platform above.

Stopee recommends waiting at least 24 hours after cancelling before checking your account to ensure the cancellation has processed completely. Sometimes the app takes time to sync changes with your app store account.

Refunds and what australian consumer law says about your rights

Amino's terms state that subscription fees are non-refundable, but this doesn't always override your legal protections under the Australian Consumer Law.

When australian consumer law protects you

The Australian Consumer Law (part of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010) provides that digital content and services must be of acceptable quality, fit for purpose, and match descriptions provided to you. If Amino+ doesn't work as advertised, crashes consistently, or stops providing features you paid for, you may be entitled to a remedy-including a refund or credit. Change-of-mind refunds for immediately supplied digital content are less common, but service failures are a different matter.

For example, if you paid for annual access and the app became unusable within weeks, or if Amino disabled a key feature that was part of your membership, you have grounds to dispute the non-refund policy.

How to request a refund if you believe you have a right to one

First, contact Amino directly through the app or their support channels and explain why the service didn't meet consumer guarantees. If they refuse, escalate to your app store (Apple or Google) with evidence-screenshots of errors, details of the problem, and dates. Both Apple and Google allow disputes on app store billing within specific timeframes.

If the app store also refuses, you can escalate to the Australian Consumer Law enforcement body: the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The ACCC handles consumer complaints about breaches of the Consumer Law and can investigate if you believe your rights have been violated.

Pro tip: Stopee recommends saving your purchase receipts and any messages with Amino support as evidence if you later need to dispute the charge. Most refund requests succeed when you can show proof that the service failed, not just that you changed your mind.

Common mistakes people make when cancelling amino+

Cancelling a subscription sounds simple, but small errors create frustration and unwanted charges.

Mistake one: deleting the app instead of cancelling through your app store

The biggest trap is assuming that deleting Amino from your phone stops the subscription. It doesn't. Your billing continues with your app store even after the app is gone from your device. You must follow the cancellation steps above through your Apple or Google account-that's the only way to stop the charge.

Mistake two: cancelling too close to your renewal date

Amino's terms specify that you must cancel at least 24 hours before your renewal date to prevent the next charge. If your renewal date is tomorrow and you cancel today (within 24 hours of renewal), the charge may still go through. Always cancel well in advance-ideally 2-3 days early-to ensure your cancellation is processed in time.

Mistake three: assuming a cancelled subscription can't be charged again

Once you cancel, you won't be automatically charged again. However, if you reactivate the subscription or if you accidentally rejoin Amino+ through a link or button within the app, a new subscription begins immediately and you're charged again. Be careful not to tap any upgrade buttons by accident.

Mistake four: ignoring your receipt and billing confirmation

After cancelling, take a screenshot of your confirmation-both from the app store and from your bank or payment provider. If Amino+ charges appear after your cancellation date, you'll need this proof to dispute the charge with your bank or app store. Stopee has seen cases where users forgot they cancelled and thought a charge was an error, when in fact they had accidentally reactivated.

Your consumer rights and what to do if amino refuses to help

You have strong legal protections when a digital service or subscription fails to meet consumer guarantees, even if the company's terms say otherwise.

The australian consumer law and your membership

Under the Australian Consumer Law, all services must be supplied with due care and skill, be fit for purpose, and match any statements made about them. If Amino+ doesn't provide the features it advertised, or if the app is faulty or unreliable, the non-refund clause in their terms cannot override your legal rights. This is an important distinction: non-refund policies apply to change-of-mind cancellations, not to service failures.

Steps to take if amino won't give you a refund you believe you're owed

1. Document the problem with screenshots, dates, and details of what feature or service failed.
2. Contact Amino through the app's help section or support page and explain why the service didn't meet consumer guarantees.
3. Wait for their response; give them 7-14 days.
4. If they refuse or don't respond, file a dispute with your app store (Apple or Google Play) using the same evidence.
5. If the app store doesn't resolve it, lodge a complaint with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission at accc.gov.au or call 1300 302 502.

Warning: Don't assume a dispute is hopeless. The ACCC investigates complaints about unfair contract terms and consumer law breaches; if your issue is valid, they can take action against the company.

Checklist: confirm you've cancelled your amino+ subscription

Before you consider this complete, work through these checks to make sure your cancellation stuck.

How stopee helps you stay in control of your subscriptions

Cancelling Amino+ should be straightforward once you know the process, but many Australians struggle with the upfront complexity of app store billing and recurring charges. That's where Stopee comes in. Stopee provides clear, step-by-step guides for cancelling hundreds of subscriptions, plus we help you understand your consumer rights when a service refuses to help you.

Whether you're cancelling Amino+ or any other digital service, Stopee has helped thousands of consumers cancel confidently, dispute unfair charges, and reclaim control of their money. Our guides cover not just the how-to steps but also the legal protections you're entitled to and the common traps that catch people out.

Visit Stopee.com to browse our full library of cancellation guides, or use our step-by-step advisors if you need help with a subscription that isn't listed. Stopee is here to make sure you're never locked into a service you don't want.