You removed the app from your phone.
You assumed the subscription was gone with it.
But the charges didn’t stop.
The app is gone.
The billing isn’t.
This happens because deleting an app does not cancel the subscription tied to your account.
Subscriptions live in your account—not inside the app itself.
Why Charges Continue After App Deletion
- The subscription is linked to your account or app store
- Auto-renew stays active unless manually canceled
- App deletion only removes access, not billing
- The billing system runs independently from the app
How to Confirm What’s Still Active
- Check your app store or account subscription list
- Look for an active renewal date
- Match the charge to the subscription name
- Confirm whether auto-renew is still enabled
What You Should Not Do
- Don’t assume deleting the app cancels billing
- Don’t dispute the charge before checking subscriptions
- Don’t reinstall the app just to stop the charge
If billing continues after app deletion, it’s not a system error—it’s an active subscription that was never canceled.