Cancel InShot: The Right Way for Nigerians

How to cancel Inshot in nigeria and stop unwanted charges today

What is Inshot and why nigerians are cancelling it

Inshot is a mobile video and photo editing app available on iOS and Android devices that lets you trim clips, add effects, adjust audio and remove watermarks from your content. The app offers a free tier with basic tools, plus paid subscriptions (monthly, yearly and lifetime) that unlock professional features like watermark removal, advanced filters and ad-free editing.

Many Nigerian users download Inshot for quick social media content, then find themselves charged repeatedly for features they stopped using or never needed. Some upgrade to Pro only to discover the tools don't match their workflow. If recurring charges are draining your mobile money wallet, Tocancel is here to guide you through a straightforward cancellation process that protects your money and your rights.

How Inshot charges you in nigeria

Inshot subscriptions are billed through either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store, depending on your device. The app itself does not handle payments directly. Your subscription renews automatically through Apple or Google unless you actively cancel. This means your cancellation must happen on the same platform where you purchased the subscription, not within the Inshot app itself.

Your bank account or mobile money service (such as MTN Mobile Money or Airtel Money) is charged when the app store processes your renewal. Because the charge flows through a third party, cancelling only within Inshot does not stop the billing, which is why many Nigerian users remain charged long after they stop using the app.

Why nigerian users cancel Inshot

You might cancel because you downloaded Inshot for one project and now face monthly charges you forgot about, the Pro features did not deliver the quality you expected, you found a competing app you prefer, you downgraded to the free version, or your data bundle is too limited for video editing. Whatever your reason, Tocancel empowers you to cancel quickly without losing money to unnecessary renewals.

Understanding your rights as a nigerian consumer

Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2019 protects you when you purchase digital services like Inshot subscriptions. This law requires companies to give clear information about charges, allow you to cancel without unfair penalties and process refunds fairly when services fail or are misrepresented.

What the FCCPA guarantees you

Under the FCCPA, you have the right to cancel a subscription within a reasonable period, receive a refund if the service is faulty or does not match what was promised, and not be charged after you explicitly cancel. If Inshot or the app store charges you after cancellation, or refuses a legitimate refund request, you can escalate to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC), Nigeria's consumer protection authority.

Your legal position is clear: once you cancel, you stop paying. If you are charged after cancellation, that charge is unauthorised and the FCCPC can order the platform to refund you.

How to escalate if apple or google refuses your refund

If the app store denies your refund request and you believe the charge was unfair, you can file a formal complaint with the FCCPC. Document your cancellation attempt (screenshots of the confirmation), the charge date, the amount and the date you cancelled. The FCCPC takes digital marketplace disputes seriously and can pressure Apple and Google to refund Nigerian consumers when charges are proven unauthorised.

You can contact the FCCPC through their official website or submit complaints via their consumer helpline. Include your transaction reference number, app store account email and a clear explanation of why you believe the charge was unfair.

How to cancel Inshot on iPhone (iOS)

If you bought your Inshot subscription through the Apple App Store on your iPhone, you cancel from your iPhone Settings, not within the Inshot app itself. This is where the billing connection lives, and this is the only place where cancellation stops your charges.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap your Apple ID name or photo at the very top of the screen.
   • If you see "Sign in to iPhone" instead, tap it and log in with your Apple ID email and password.
3. Tap Subscriptions (you will see a full list of all active subscriptions).
   • If Subscriptions does not appear, you have no active subscriptions on this Apple ID.
4. Find Inshot in the list and tap it.
5. Tap Cancel Subscription.
   • Read the final confirmation screen that appears (Apple often shows you a discounted offer to keep the subscription; you can ignore this and proceed to cancel).
6. Confirm your cancellation by tapping the final confirmation button.
   • You should receive an instant on-screen confirmation and an email from Apple within minutes.

After you tap the final confirmation, your Inshot Pro subscription stops immediately. You will not be charged at the next renewal date. You can continue using the free version of Inshot until your current billing period ends (for example, if you cancel on day 15 of a monthly subscription, you keep Pro access until day 30, then revert to free).

How to cancel Inshot on android (Google play)

If you bought your Inshot subscription through Google Play Store on an Android phone, you cancel through the Google Play app or the web version of Google Play. The steps are similar to iOS but take place in a different location on your device.

1. Open the Google Play app on your Android phone.
2. Tap the profile icon in the top right corner (it looks like a circle with your account initials or photo).
3. Tap Manage Your Subscriptions.
4. Find Inshot in the list and tap it.
5. Tap Cancel Subscription.
   • Google will ask why you are cancelling; select your reason from the dropdown (for example, "I don't use this app" or "It's too expensive").
6. Tap the red Cancel Subscription button to confirm.
   • You will see a confirmation message on screen and receive an email from Google Play within a few minutes.

Once you confirm cancellation, your Inshot Pro charges stop at the next renewal date. You retain Pro access for the remainder of your current billing period, then the app downgrade to the free version automatically.

If you cannot find subscriptions on android

Some Android devices or older versions of Google Play may display subscriptions differently. If you do not see Manage Your Subscriptions, try this alternative: open Google Play, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left, select Subscriptions, find Inshot and tap Cancel.

If you still cannot locate your Inshot subscription on Google Play, visit play.google.com in a web browser on your computer, sign in with the same Google account you use on your phone, click Account in the top right, select Manage Your Subscriptions, find Inshot and click Cancel.

What happens after you cancel Inshot

Cancellation is not deletion. After you cancel, Inshot remains on your phone and you can still use the free version. You will no longer see Pro features like watermark removal or advanced filters unless you re-subscribe.

Your access after cancellation

You keep access to Pro features until the end of your current billing cycle. For example, if you cancel on day 10 of a 30-day month, you can use Pro tools until day 30, then the app reverts to free-tier features only. You can still open Inshot and edit videos and photos, but premium options will be locked behind an "Upgrade" button.

Proof of cancellation

Keep your cancellation confirmation email from Apple or Google. This email is your proof that you cancelled on a specific date. If you are charged again after this date, forward this email to Tocancel or to the FCCPC as evidence of unauthorised billing.

How to request a refund from Inshot or the app store

Cancellation stops future charges, but it does not automatically refund charges you already paid. If you believe a recent charge was unfair, you can request a refund within a specific timeframe.

Refund eligibility in nigeria

Apple and Google Play typically offer refunds within 48 hours of purchase if you ask promptly. For example, if you were charged today and request a refund within 48 hours, Apple or Google will usually approve it without question. After 48 hours, approval becomes harder but not impossible, especially if you explain that the service did not meet your expectations.

To request a refund from Apple, go to reportaproblem.apple.com, sign in, find the Inshot charge, click the Problem button and select "I would like a refund for this purchase." Explain your reason briefly (for example, "I did not use the subscription and cancelled immediately after purchase"). Apple reviews your request and emails you within 1-2 business days.

To request a refund from Google Play, open the Google Play app, go to your Account, tap Manage Purchases or Purchase History, find the Inshot charge, tap it, select Report a Problem and choose your reason. Google typically responds within 24-48 hours by email.

If the app store refuses your refund

If Apple or Google denies your refund and you believe the denial was unfair, you can escalate to the FCCPC. Provide your transaction reference number, the charge date, the amount and copies of your cancellation confirmation and refund request. The FCCPC can pressure the app store to refund you if the charge was unauthorised or the service was misrepresented.

Tocancel can guide you through the FCCPC escalation process if you need support documenting your complaint.

Inshot pricing in nigeria

Understanding what Inshot costs helps you decide whether cancellation is the right choice. Inshot offers three subscription tiers on both iOS and Android in Nigeria.

Prices fluctuate based on exchange rates and app store pricing updates. Check your app store directly for the current amount in your account currency.

Common mistakes when cancelling Inshot

Many Nigerian users cancel within the Inshot app itself, thinking this stops their charges. It does not. The mistake is understandable, but it leaves your subscription active and your wallet at risk.

Mistake 1: cancelling only within the Inshot app

Inshot has a Settings or Help section that lets you cancel, but this does not cancel your subscription. It simply logs you out of the app. Your subscription remains active on Apple or Google Play, and you are still charged at the next renewal date. You must cancel through the app store (Apple Settings or Google Play app) for the billing to stop.

Mistake 2: assuming cancellation equals refund

Cancellation stops future charges but does not refund money you already paid. If you were charged today and cancel tomorrow, you keep the charge from today. You must request a refund separately through the app store or the FCCPC if you want money back from a recent purchase.

Mistake 3: deleting the Inshot app instead of cancelling

Removing Inshot from your phone does not cancel your subscription. Your subscription lives on the app store, not on your device. Deleting the app leaves your subscription active and running in the background. Always cancel through Settings or Google Play, then delete the app if you choose.

Mistake 4: not saving your cancellation confirmation

After you cancel, save or screenshot the confirmation message from Apple or Google. If you are charged again after cancellation, this email is your proof that you cancelled on a specific date. Without it, disputing a charge becomes harder.

Inshot cancellation checklist

Use this step-by-step checklist to ensure you cancel Inshot correctly and protect yourself from future charges.

When you should keep Inshot instead of cancelling

Inshot is a genuinely useful tool for content creators. You might keep your subscription if you edit video or photos regularly, you rely on watermark-free exports for social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube), or the Pro features save you time compared to free alternatives like CapCut or Kine Master.

The yearly plan (₦11,990 approx.) offers better value than paying ₦2,490 monthly for 12 months (which totals roughly ₦29,880). If you use Inshot consistently, the yearly or lifetime plans are more cost-effective. Tocancel recommends keeping Inshot only if you genuinely use it at least twice per month; otherwise, the free version or a competing app serves you better and saves money.

How to contact Inshot if cancellation goes wrong

If you cancelled but are still charged, or if the app store denies your refund, contact Inshot directly. The company is registered as Hangzhou Inshot Tech Co., Ltd., based in China, with alternative entities in the UK and Ireland. Inshot support is available through the app under Settings or Help, and via email at their official support address (check the app for the current contact link).

However, Inshot support rarely overrides app store decisions. For faster results, escalate directly to Apple (reportaproblem.apple.com) or Google Play (within the app under Purchase History), then to the FCCPC if needed.

Your next step: cancel Inshot with confidence

You now understand your rights under Nigeria's FCCPA, you know exactly how to cancel on your device, and you know how to request a refund if needed. Unwanted Inshot charges stop the moment you cancel through Apple or Google Play. The FCCPC backs your right to cancel without penalty and to dispute unauthorised charges.

If you are charged again after cancellation, or if you struggle to get a refund, Tocancel has helped thousands of consumers dispute app store charges and recover their money. Document your cancellation email, file a complaint with the FCCPC if necessary, and remember: once you cancel, you do not owe Inshot another naira.

Take action today. Open your app store Settings or Google Play app, cancel your Inshot subscription, save your confirmation and check your bank statement in five days to confirm the charge has stopped. Tocancel is here if you need guidance at any stage.

Cancellation contact summary

Apple: reportaproblem.apple.com (or Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions > Inshot > Cancel)

Google Play: Google Play app > Profile icon > Manage Your Subscriptions > Inshot > Cancel (or play.google.com in a browser)

Inshot support: Check the Inshot app Settings or Help section for the current support email or contact form

FCCPC (Nigeria consumer protection authority): File complaints at the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission if the app store refuses your refund request after cancellation