How to Cancel Kuku FM in 2026 - App, iOS, and Android
Cancel Kuku FM Premium on the app, iPhone, or Android. Refund within 24 hours of signup or 3 days of auto-renewal. UPI autopay and mandate details included.
To cancel Kuku FM, open the app, go to Settings, tap Subscription, and select Cancel Subscription. If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, you need to cancel through your phone's subscription settings instead - the Kuku FM app cannot process those cancellations. At ₹99/month or ₹599/year, Kuku FM is one of the more affordable audio content subscriptions in India. But if you have finished binge-listening to the shows you wanted or found that you are not opening the app regularly, there is no point paying for it. One important detail most people miss: cancelling the subscription does not automatically stop UPI autopay mandates. If you set up auto-renewal through UPI, you need to separately revoke the mandate from your bank or payment app (PhonePe, GPay, etc.) to stop future charges.
What you'll learn
- How to cancel Kuku FM on the app, iPhone, and Android
- Refund window - 24 hours for new subs, 3 days for auto-renewals
- Why cancelling the app does not stop UPI autopay mandates
- What you lose after cancelling vs the free tier
- Hindi audiobook and podcast alternatives to Kuku FM
Kuku FM offers a refund within 24 hours of a new subscription and within 3 days of auto-renewal. If you just got charged and want your money back, act fast - email support@kukufm.com immediately.
Kuku FM Plans and Pricing (2026)
| Billing | Price (India) | Price (US) |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | ₹99/mo | - |
| Annual | ₹599/yr | - |
Kuku FM is India-only, so there is no USD pricing. The annual plan at ₹599/year works out to roughly ₹50/month - almost half the monthly rate. If you are on monthly billing and not ready to fully cancel, switching to annual saves you ₹589 per year. Kuku FM sometimes runs flash sales bringing the annual plan down to ₹299-399, so check before cancelling if price is your main concern.
How to Cancel Kuku FM on the App (Web)
- 1Open the Kuku FM app
- 2Go to Settings
- 3Select Subscription
- 4Choose Cancel Subscription and follow the on-screen instructions
How to Cancel Kuku FM on iPhone (iOS)
- 1Open Settings - tap your Apple ID name
- 2Tap Subscriptions
- 3Find Kuku FM and tap it
- 4Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm
How to Cancel Kuku FM on Android
- 1Open Google Play Store
- 2Tap your profile icon - Payments & subscriptions - Subscriptions
- 3Find Kuku FM and tap it
- 4Tap Cancel subscription and confirm
If you subscribed directly through Kuku FM (not Apple or Google), cancel in the app. If you see the charge from Apple or Google on your bank statement, cancel through your phone settings instead.
What Happens After You Cancel Kuku FM?
After cancelling, your Premium access continues until the end of your current billing period. Once it expires, you drop to the free tier - you can still browse the app and listen to free samples and select episodes, but full-length premium shows and audiobooks become locked. Your listening history, bookmarks, and preferences stay intact. If you resubscribe later, everything picks up where you left off. Downloaded episodes for offline listening stop working once your premium expires.
Kuku FM in India - Key Notes
Kuku FM is built for the Indian market, so a few things work differently than global apps. If you set up auto-renewal through UPI, cancelling in the app alone may not stop the UPI autopay mandate. Open your bank app (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, or your net banking portal) and check for active mandates under UPI settings. Revoke the Kuku FM mandate manually to be sure. Credit and debit card recurring payments stop automatically when you cancel through the app. For billing disputes, email support@kukufm.com - they are responsive and typically process refunds within 5-7 business days to your original payment method.
Alternatives to Kuku FM
Audible India (₹199/month) has a larger Hindi and English audiobook library with one free credit per month. Pocket FM is the closest direct competitor with a similar mix of audio series and stories, and it has a generous free tier. Spotify includes some audiobooks and all podcasts free with its ad-supported plan. For pure podcasts, Google Podcasts and Apple Podcasts are completely free. If you are keeping any of these subscriptions, use RecurStop to track renewal dates and get alerts before you are charged for services you have forgotten about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does cancelling Kuku FM delete my listening history?
No. Your listening history, bookmarks, and app preferences all stay on your account after cancelling. You drop to the free tier but your data remains. If you resubscribe later, you pick up exactly where you left off with your full history intact.
Can I get a refund from Kuku FM?
Yes, but only within a narrow window. Kuku FM offers refunds within 24 hours of a new subscription purchase and within 3 days of an auto-renewal charge. Email support@kukufm.com with your account email and payment receipt. Refunds typically take 5-7 business days to process back to your original payment method.
Will cancelling Kuku FM stop my UPI autopay?
Not always. If you set up auto-renewal through UPI, the autopay mandate may remain active even after you cancel in the app. Open your bank or UPI app (PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm), go to UPI settings or mandate management, find the Kuku FM mandate, and revoke it manually. Credit and debit card recurring payments stop automatically when you cancel.
Is the free version of Kuku FM usable?
The free tier gives you access to select episodes and previews of premium content. You cannot listen to full premium audiobooks or complete audio series without a subscription. For casual listening or sampling new shows before committing, the free tier works fine. If you mainly used Kuku FM for one or two specific series, check if they are available on the free tier before cancelling.
Kuku FM vs Audible India - which is better value?
Kuku FM at ₹99/month is cheaper than Audible India at ₹199/month. Kuku FM focuses on Hindi audio series, stories, and self-help content. Audible has a larger audiobook library with both Hindi and English titles, plus one free credit per month that buys any audiobook permanently. If you primarily want Hindi audio shows and stories, Kuku FM wins on price. For audiobooks you want to own and keep forever, Audible is the better investment.