You cancel Babbel where you paid for it: in your account settings on babbel.com for web purchases, in your Apple ID subscriptions on an iPhone, or in Google Play subscriptions on Android. Deleting the app does not stop the payments.
Checked October 2026 · Babbel price: From €8.99/mo on the 12-month plan (€107.88 a year; €215.88 at the monthly rate); lifetime €299.99; first lesson free (checked 2026-10-09 (babbel.com/prices, shown from Germany))
If you paid on the website
Sign in at babbel.com, open your account settings and go to the subscription section. Turn off automatic renewal there. You keep access until the end of the period you paid for. Keep the confirmation email; if a charge still arrives, it is your proof.
If you paid on iPhone or iPad
Open Settings, tap your name, then Subscriptions, choose Babbel and tap Cancel Subscription. Apple renews automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the period. For a charge you did not mean to make, request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com.
If you paid on Android
Open the Google Play Store, tap your profile picture, then Payments and subscriptions, then Subscriptions. Choose Babbel and tap Cancel subscription.
Why so many people search for this
Cancelling was the most common complaint in the 500 most recent Babbel reviews we read on the App Store: 57 of 203 one- and two-star reviews were about price, subscriptions or cancelling, and 12 about reaching support. The usual cause is not knowing where the subscription was bought. If Babbel is not in your Apple or Google subscriptions, it was bought on the website.
Plans renew at the price of the plan you chose: €8.99 a month on the 12-month plan (€107.88 a year) when we checked from Germany. See Babbel cost for every plan.
What to do next
If you are leaving because Babbel felt too easy or did not get you understanding real French, another course app will not change that. Try real listening with an app such as Lingopie or LingQ, or a weekly tutor on italki. If you want a cheaper course instead, Busuu has a free tier; see Babbel vs Busuu.
Who it's for
Anyone paying for Babbel who has stopped using it, wants to switch to another app, or wants to avoid an annual renewal.
Who it's not for
People who only want a break. Pausing is not cancelling; if you will come back within a month or two, it can be simpler to keep the plan you have than to sign up again later at a different price.
How it compares
| App | Price | Levels | Real-speed French | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Babbel | From €8.99/mo on the 12-month plan (€107.88 a year; €215.88 at the monthly rate); lifetime €299.99; first lesson freechecked 2026-10-09 (babbel.com/prices, shown from Germany) | A1–C1 | No | The most course-like app; a good spine for A1 to B1, light on real listening. |
| Busuu | Free tier; Premium €4.83/mo billed €57.99/yr (standard €116.28); Premium Plus €5.83/mo billed €69.90/yr (standard €142.80)checked 2026-10-09 (busuu.com/products, shown from Germany) | A1–B2 | No | A solid A1 to B2 path with a usable free tier. |
| Duolingo | Free; Super from $9.99/mo or $79.99/yrchecked 2026-10-06 (US App Store) | A1–B1 | No | The easiest free habit for week one; plan what comes after it. |
| Lingopie | €12.99/mo; 3 months €38.97; annual €77.94 (standard €155.88); lifetime €219; 7-day free trialchecked 2026-10-09 (lingopie.com/pricing) | A2–C1 | Yes | Good for B1 and up who will really watch; not a course. |
| French with Amélie | Free weekly lesson; Premium $24/mo or $240/yr | B1–C1 | Yes, with a slow version and a transcript | Real-speed dialogues by email and a private podcast. Not an app. Visit |
Prices as shown on the official site on the date given; they vary by country and change often.
Questions
Does deleting Babbel cancel the subscription?
No. Cancel on babbel.com, in your Apple ID subscriptions or in Google Play subscriptions, depending on where you paid.
Do I keep access after cancelling Babbel?
Yes, until the end of the period you already paid for.
Can I get a refund from Babbel?
For App Store purchases, ask Apple at reportaproblem.apple.com. For web purchases, contact Babbel's support with your confirmation email.
More on Babbel
The full listing: Babbel: price, levels and who it suits.