To manage a companion subscription from renewal reminder through confirmed exit, begin with the exact plan or account screen in front of you. Copy amounts and dates rather than relying on memory, label anything you cannot verify, and keep optional spending separate from the subscription. The goal is not to force a purchase; it is to make the cost, commitment and exit understandable.
A complete subscription record should answer what was bought, when it renews, how it ends and what remains after cancellation.
Build the evidence record
Use the following four fields as the minimum record for this decision. Add the source URL, checked date, billing currency and a screenshot or receipt when it is available to you. Never enter passwords, full card numbers, identity documents, intimate chat text or another person’s private information.
- 01
purchase receipt
Write the exact value shown by the service, note where it appeared and mark it “unknown” when the public evidence does not answer the question.
- 02
renewal reminder
Write the exact value shown by the service, note where it appeared and mark it “unknown” when the public evidence does not answer the question.
- 03
cancellation evidence
Write the exact value shown by the service, note where it appeared and mark it “unknown” when the public evidence does not answer the question.
- 04
account deletion decision
Write the exact value shown by the service, note where it appeared and mark it “unknown” when the public evidence does not answer the question.
Calculate without hiding cash timing
For comparisons, normalize recurring prices to a common period but keep the real upfront charge visible. Add only spending supported by the intended usage scenario. A monthly equivalent is a comparison aid, not the amount that will leave the account today. For token or credit bundles, divide the cash price by usable units, then multiply by the number the intended feature is likely to consume.
Check the term and the exit together
A price is incomplete without the period it buys and the route that stops the next charge. Identify whether the service, Apple, Google or another processor controls the subscription. Save the renewal date, expected amount and cancellation instructions before checkout. After cancellation, return to the account page and preserve the resulting status or confirmation.
Account deletion, app removal, subscription cancellation and a refund are separate actions. Do not assume that completing one automatically completes the others. Use official account and payment-provider routes instead of contact details in an unexpected renewal message.
Evidence that supports this guide
The source list distinguishes vendor statements from government, security and independent editorial guidance. Vendor pages are useful for current plan and policy statements but do not independently validate their own service. Editorial comparisons help reveal fields worth checking but can contain sponsored links and changing prices. Recheck any amount at the final checkout.
- U.S. FTC subscription and auto-renewal guidance
free-trial, renewal, cancellation and unrecognized-charge consumer checklist
government consumer guidance · checked August 29, 2026 - Candy AI terms of service
current subscription, refund, cancellation, adult-use and account terms
vendor policy · checked August 29, 2026
Decision rule
Proceed only when the total charge, billing term, next renewal, feature limits and cancellation route are understandable. If a material field is missing, confusing or inconsistent, pause instead of filling the gap with a favorable guess. Keep the record after purchase and review it before renewal.
Common questions
Does this prove an app is safe or good value?
No. The worksheet organizes dated public evidence and your own intended use. It is not a safety, privacy, financial or performance certification.
Is this based on private account testing?
No. This launch uses current public sources and does not invent hands-on results. Verify checkout details in your own account before paying.
Why save a dated record?
Prices, plan limits and policies can change. A dated record shows which information supported the decision and what needs rechecking later.