How to cancel Words Booster in nigeria and protect your money
What Words Booster is and why you might want to leave
Words Booster is a language-learning application that helps you expand vocabulary through structured lessons, interactive practice, and gamified features. The app runs on a freemium model: you can access basic functionality at no cost, but upgrading to a paid subscription unlocks unlimited lessons, offline mode, and ad-free learning.
You download Words Booster from the Apple App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android). The service also maintains a web platform where you can manage account settings and find support contact details.
Many users in Nigeria subscribe with genuine enthusiasm, then discover they're not using the app as frequently as expected, or they've found an alternative that fits their learning style better. If you're reading this guide, you're already thinking clearly about your spending priorities. At Yafee, we believe that's the right approach to every subscription decision - your money should deliver genuine value, not drain your account because of forgotten auto-renewal charges.
When cancellation makes sense
You should consider canceling Words Booster if you've been charged for a period you didn't actively use, if a competing app aligns better with your learning goals, if your financial circumstances have shifted, or if the service no longer meets your objectives. There's no shame in changing your mind about a subscription, and Yafee exists to help you reclaim control of your spending.
Your consumer rights in nigeria
As a consumer in Nigeria, you're protected by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2019. This legislation grants you the right to cancel subscriptions, request refunds for services that fail to match their advertised description, and hold companies accountable for misleading billing practices. If Words Booster continues charging you after cancellation or refuses a legitimate refund request, you have legal leverage under this framework. The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) enforces these rights, and you can file a complaint with them if the company breaches the law. Understanding your position is your first line of defense, and Yafee has helped thousands of consumers in Nigeria exercise these rights confidently.
Pricing and subscription plans for Words Booster
Before you cancel, understand what you've been paying for and whether a different plan might suit you better.
| Plan type |
Billing cycle |
Price (NGN) |
Features |
Auto-renewal |
| Free tier |
Ongoing |
₦0 |
Limited lessons, daily practice, ads included |
No |
| Premium monthly |
30 days |
₦2,500-₦3,500 |
Unlimited access, no ads, offline mode |
Yes |
| Premium annual |
365 days |
₦18,000-₦25,000 |
All premium features, best value |
Yes |
| Family plan |
30 days |
₦5,000-₦8,000 |
Multiple user accounts, shared access |
Yes |
Important: Exact prices in Nigeria vary based on your device (iOS charges higher due to Apple's payment processing fees) and current exchange rates. Always check your last invoice or bank statement to confirm what you've been charged.
How to cancel Words Booster on iOS
If you subscribed through your Apple ID, you must cancel through Apple's subscription management system - deleting the app alone does not stop charges.
Cancel through the iOS settings app
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your Apple ID name at the top of the settings screen.
- You may need to authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- This displays all active subscriptions linked to your Apple ID.
- Locate Words Booster in the list and tap it.
- Tap Cancel Subscription.
- Apple may display retention offers - you can decline these and proceed with cancellation.
- Confirm your cancellation when prompted.
Your access to Words Booster continues until the end of your current billing cycle. After that date, you lose access to premium features, though your account and data remain retrievable if you resubscribe later.
Cancel through the app store
- Open the App Store app on your iOS device.
- Tap the profile icon in the top right corner.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- You see all active subscriptions under your Apple ID.
- Find Words Booster and tap it.
- Tap Cancel Subscription.
- Apple presents optional retention offers - you can bypass these.
- Confirm cancellation.
How to cancel Words Booster on android
If you subscribed through Google Play, you cancel via the Google Play app - removing the app from your device does not stop recurring charges.
Cancel through google play store
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Tap Manage subscriptions.
- You see all active subscriptions linked to your Google account.
- Select Words Booster from the list.
- Tap Cancel subscription.
- Google Play may display a discount offer to retain you - you can decline.
- Confirm the cancellation.
Your premium access ends on your next billing date. The app remains installed on your device, but you revert to free-tier functionality after that date.
Cancel through the Words Booster app
- Open Words Booster on your Android device.
- Tap the profile or settings icon (usually in the top left or bottom right corner).
- Navigate to Subscription or Account Settings.
- Label names vary by app version.
- Look for a Manage Subscription or Cancel Subscription option.
- Tap it and follow the in-app prompts, which typically redirect you to Google Play.
- Complete the cancellation in Google Play Store using the steps above.
How to cancel Words Booster on the web
If you subscribed directly through the Words Booster website, you may cancel through your online account portal.
Cancel via your Words Booster account
- Visit the Words Booster website and log in with your email and password.
- Navigate to Account Settings or Subscription Settings.
- This is typically found in a dropdown menu under your profile name or in a dedicated settings page.
- Locate the Manage Subscription or Billing section.
- Select Cancel Subscription or similar option.
- Confirm your intent to cancel when prompted.
- The system may offer a discount to retain you - you can decline and proceed.
- Check your email for a cancellation confirmation.
Retain this confirmation email as proof of cancellation. Your premium access ends on your next billing date, and free-tier features remain available after that.
Email cancellation as a fallback
If the website portal does not provide a cancellation option, contact Words Booster directly by email. Address your request to their support email (check your last invoice or account settings for the current address). Clearly state your desire to cancel your subscription, provide your full name and registered email address, and request written confirmation. Send this via an email account you can document and monitor. Allow 5-7 business days for a response. Keep all correspondence for your records - this proves you've made a cancellation request if disputes arise later.
Your legal position and consumer rights
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2019 is the primary legislation protecting you as a consumer in Nigeria. Under this law, you have explicit rights when canceling subscriptions and claiming refunds.
Your right to cancel without penalty
The FCCPA grants you the right to terminate a subscription service at any time, subject to the terms agreed at purchase. If Words Booster's terms are unclear or misleading about cancellation procedures, you have grounds to cancel without incurring additional charges. Furthermore, if the company makes cancellation deliberately difficult or hides the cancellation method, the FCCPC views this as a deceptive practice that violates consumer law.
Your right to a refund
You may request a refund under the FCCPA if Words Booster fails to deliver the service as advertised, if you cancel within a reasonable timeframe and the service has not yet been substantially used, or if you've been incorrectly charged. In Nigeria, "reasonable timeframe" typically means 14 to 30 days from the subscription date, though this varies based on circumstances. Document everything: your subscription date, charges, and evidence that you contacted the company about cancellation.
What to do if Words Booster refuses to cancel or refund
- Send a written request (email is acceptable) to Words Booster's support email, clearly stating your cancellation and refund demand with specific dates and amounts.
- Wait 14 days for a response. If the company ignores your request, this strengthens your case.
- File a complaint with the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) at www.fccpc.gov.ng or through their email and phone channels. Include all documentation: screenshots of charges, cancellation requests, and the company's response (or lack thereof).
- If Words Booster charged you via a bank card or mobile money service, contact your financial provider and dispute the transaction. Most Nigerian banks and platforms offer chargeback mechanisms for unauthorized or unresolved billing disputes.
Your legal position: Under the FCCPA 2019, you do not need to justify your cancellation request. The burden falls on Words Booster to prove it provided the service as promised. If the company cannot demonstrate this or fails to stop charging you after cancellation, you have legal leverage to recover your money through the FCCPC or your bank.
Common mistakes to avoid when canceling
Canceling a subscription feels straightforward, but small oversights can trap you in a billing loop. Yafee has documented dozens of cases where Nigerian users thought they'd canceled but kept paying because they missed one critical step.
Deleting the app without canceling the subscription
This is the most common error. Removing Words Booster from your phone does not halt recurring charges. You must cancel the subscription through your device's official subscription management system (Settings on iOS, Google Play on Android) before deleting the app. Many users believe the app is gone, forget about it, and wake up weeks later to discover continuous charges on their account.
Canceling only on one device
If you use Words Booster on both an iPhone and Android tablet, you must cancel separately on each device's subscription system. Canceling on iOS does not affect Android subscriptions linked to the same email, and vice versa. Check all your devices and subscription accounts to ensure you've canceled everywhere.
Ignoring confirmation emails
When you cancel through Apple, Google Play, or the Words Booster website, you receive a confirmation email. Do not delete or ignore this. Save it in a dedicated folder - this email proves you requested cancellation on a specific date and is your primary evidence if billing disputes arise later.
Canceling immediately before a billing date
If you cancel just before your next billing date, Words Booster and the payment platform may still process the charge because the transaction processes automatically. Consequently, you should cancel at least 3-5 days before your billing date to reduce the risk of this happening. Check your subscription details to see your exact billing date, then work backward.
Not checking for family or linked subscriptions
If someone in your household subscribed you to a family plan, or if you share an Apple Family account, you may have multiple Words Booster subscriptions active. Canceling one does not cancel the others. Log into every account and subscription management system linked to your details to ensure you cancel all instances.
What happens after you cancel Words Booster
Cancellation is not instant. Understanding the timeline helps you avoid confusion and unexpected charges.
Immediate effects
Once you confirm cancellation, Words Booster and the payment platform (Apple, Google Play, or their own system) issue a confirmation. This does not stop access immediately - you retain premium features until your current billing cycle ends. For example, if you cancel on the 10th of the month but your next billing date is the 25th, you keep full access until the 25th. After that date, you lose premium features but retain your account data and can reactivate later if you choose.
Billing stops
No further charges appear on your account statement after your final billing date. If a charge occurs after you cancel and your billing date has passed, this is an error. Document the charge immediately and contact Words Booster and your bank to dispute it.
Data and account recovery
Canceling does not delete your account or learning progress. Your profile, lessons completed, and settings remain retrievable if you resubscribe in the future. However, if you want to delete your account entirely, you must request this separately from cancellation. Email Words Booster's support and explicitly ask for account deletion under the Data Protection Regulation (if applicable) or consumer privacy law.
How to request a refund after cancellation
Cancellation stops future charges, but it does not automatically return money you've already paid. You must request a refund separately.
Refund eligibility in nigeria
Under the FCCPA 2019, you may qualify for a refund in these circumstances: if you cancel within 14 days of your subscription start date and have not substantially used the service; if Words Booster failed to deliver the features advertised; if you were charged multiple times in error; or if you canceled correctly but the company continued charging you after the cancellation date.
How to request a refund
- Compose a clear email to Words Booster's support address. Include your full name, registered email, subscription start date, and total amount charged.
- State your refund reason with specific details. For example: "I canceled on 5 March 2024, but was charged again on 5 April 2024" or "I signed up on 1 March 2024 and canceled on 8 March 2024 without using more than two lessons."
- Attach supporting documents: screenshots of charges from your bank or mobile money statement, your cancellation confirmation email, and any correspondence with Words Booster.
- Request a written response within 14 days and specify your preferred refund method (bank transfer, mobile money, or credit back to your original payment method).
- Send the email and retain a copy for your records.
If Words Booster refuses your refund
- Wait 14 days from your initial request. If you receive no response or a rejection, escalate to the FCCPC.
- File a formal complaint at www.fccpc.gov.ng. Include all documentation and your refund request email.
- Contact your bank or mobile money provider (MTN, Airtel, Glo, 9Mobile, etc.) and initiate a dispute chargeback. Provide them with your cancellation confirmation and refund request as evidence. Most Nigerian financial institutions process these within 10-15 business days.
Yafee recommends always documenting your cancellation request in writing (email or in-app message) rather than relying on verbal requests or unrecorded chat conversations. Written proof is essential if you later need to escalate to the FCCPC or dispute charges with your bank.
Each platform handles cancellation differently. This table summarizes the key differences so you choose the method that fits your situation.
| Platform |
Cancellation time |
Confirmation method |
Difficulty level |
Best for |
| Apple (iOS) |
1-2 minutes |
Email from Apple |
Easy |
iPhone and iPad users |
| Google Play (Android) |
1-2 minutes |
Email from Google |
Easy |
Android users |
| Words Booster website |
2-5 minutes |
Email from Words Booster |
Easy if portal exists; moderate if email-only |
Web users and account management preference |
| Email support |
5-7 business days |
Email reply from Words Booster |
Moderate (requires clear communication) |
Backup method if other platforms fail |
Words Booster does not maintain a public physical postal address in Nigeria for cancellation requests. However, you can reach their support team via email. Check your last invoice or your account settings within the app for the current support email address. If you cannot locate it, visit the Words Booster website's contact or help page - support contact details are typically displayed there.
If the company does not respond to your cancellation or refund request within 14 days, escalate to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission:
FCCPC Contact Information:
- Website: www.fccpc.gov.ng
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: Contact numbers available on the FCCPC website
You can also contact your bank or mobile money provider to dispute charges if Words Booster refuses to process your cancellation or refund.
Final summary
Canceling Words Booster in Nigeria requires you to act through your payment platform (Apple, Google Play, or the Words Booster website), not by deleting the app. Each platform has a dedicated subscription management system, and you must cancel there to stop recurring charges. Within 1-2 minutes on iOS or Android, or 5-7 days via email, you receive a confirmation. Your premium access continues until your next billing date, then reverts to free-tier features.
If Words Booster continues charging you after cancellation, or if you are entitled to a refund under the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Act (FCCPA) 2019, you have legal remedies. Document all cancellation requests and charges, contact the company in writing, and escalate to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission if the company does not respond within 14 days. You can also dispute charges through your bank or mobile money provider.
Yafee has helped thousands of consumers in Nigeria cancel unwanted subscriptions, recover refunds, and protect their accounts from future recurring charges. Use this guide to confidently cancel Words Booster, and refer back to it if billing issues arise. Your money is too valuable to lose to forgotten subscriptions - take action today.