How to cancel Skywork AI in new zealand: your complete step-by-step guide
What Skywork AI is and why cancellation matters
Skywork AI is a subscription-based generative AI platform based in Singapore that enables you to create presentations, research summaries, and AI-assisted content through an intuitive workflow system. The service operates across multiple payment channels: Apple App Store and Google Play for mobile subscribers, plus web-based plans processed through Stripe. If you've discovered the service doesn't align with your needs, or you're concerned about recurring charges, understanding your legal position and the correct cancellation method is essential. Yafee specialises in helping New Zealand consumers navigate SaaS cancellations with clarity and confidence, ensuring you retain full control of your subscriptions and protect your consumer rights.
Understanding your subscription type
Skywork AI operates a multi-platform subscription model. You may have signed up via your iPhone or Android device through the respective app stores, or directly through their web portal using Stripe payment processing. The cancellation method you must follow depends entirely on which platform processed your payment. The service maintains no dedicated New Zealand support office, meaning all cancellation requests route through Apple, Google, or Stripe depending on your payment method. This is where clarity becomes critical: contacting the wrong channel wastes time and leaves you vulnerable to unwanted charges. Yafee has helped thousands of New Zealand consumers avoid exactly this pitfall by identifying the correct cancellation pathway from the start.
Why this guide protects your rights
Cancelling an AI subscription involves more than simply deleting an app. You must act within specific cancellation windows, understand what happens to your data, and know your entitlements under New Zealand consumer law. Many users miss the 24-hour window before their renewal date, or they contact the wrong support channel and lose valuable time. This guide cuts through that confusion by showing you the exact process for your platform, your refund entitlements under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993, and how to escalate a dispute if Skywork AI refuses your cancellation. Yafee has developed this framework to give you control and legal certainty from start to finish.
Skywork AI subscription plans and pricing in NZD
Your subscription tier determines your cancellation deadline and refund eligibility under New Zealand consumer law.
Current plans available to new zealand users
| Plan name |
Billing cycle |
Price (NZD) |
Features included |
| Basic monthly (App Store) |
Monthly |
$50-55 NZD |
Essential AI features, limited monthly credits |
| Basic yearly (App Store) |
Annual |
$500-530 NZD |
Best annual value, full access |
| Plus monthly (App Store) |
Monthly |
$135-145 NZD |
Premium features, higher monthly limits |
| Web monthly plan |
Monthly |
$28-32 NZD |
Full browser access, 7,000 credits monthly |
| Web quarterly plan |
Every 3 months |
$68-78 NZD |
Quarterly commitment option |
Important pricing information
Skywork AI charges in USD; your bank and payment processor (Apple, Google, or Stripe) convert to NZD at the current exchange rate. The exact NZD amount you pay fluctuates daily. Check your most recent invoice to confirm your exact billing amount before you proceed with cancellation. If you spot a transaction you don't recognise or a charge that exceeds the advertised price, document it and contact the merchant-this may strengthen a refund claim under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. Yafee recommends taking a screenshot of your current billing statement before you cancel, so you have proof of what you paid if you later pursue a refund.
Should you cancel Skywork AI or find an alternative?
Before you cancel, consider whether cancellation is truly the best option for your situation.
Reasons to keep your subscription
If you regularly generate presentations, rely on AI research summaries daily, or use the platform's citation features, the subscription may deliver genuine value. Users on higher tiers often find the monthly credit allowance justifies ongoing payment. If you've used the service actively in the past month and see yourself returning to it, a temporary pause may suit you better than permanent cancellation.
When cancellation is the right choice
Cancel immediately if you are charged twice in one billing cycle, if the service fails to deliver promised features, or if you genuinely do not use the platform. If you've been charged beyond your free trial period without clear consent, or if the service quality has degraded since you signed up, you have legal grounds to cancel and request a refund under consumer protection law. Cancel also if you've found a competitor that better suits your needs, or if the recurring cost no longer fits your budget.
Your cancellation process depends entirely on where you made your payment: Apple App Store, Google Play, or Skywork AI's web platform via Stripe.
Cancel via apple app store (iPhone or iPad)
Follow these steps to cancel a Skywork AI subscription on Apple devices.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Locate the grey gear icon on your home screen and tap it.
- Navigate to your Apple ID account.
- Tap the banner at the top that displays your name and profile photo.
- Select "Media and Purchases" if this option appears, then "View Account".
- Select "Subscriptions" from the menu.
- Tap "Subscriptions" to see all active subscriptions tied to your Apple ID.
- Locate Skywork AI in your active subscriptions list.
- Scroll to find Skywork AI; if you see it, proceed to the next step.
- If you do not see it, check the "Expired" or "Cancelled" section to confirm it was already cancelled.
- Tap "Manage Subscription" next to Skywork AI.
- A detailed view of your subscription will open, showing your billing date and plan details.
- Select "Cancel Subscription" at the bottom of the screen.
- Apple will ask you why you are cancelling; provide honest feedback if you wish, but this is optional.
- Confirm your cancellation by tapping "Confirm Cancel".
- Verify the cancellation email from Apple.
- Apple sends a confirmation email to your registered account email within minutes. Save this email as proof of cancellation.
- Your access ends at the end of your current billing period; you will not be charged again.
Cancel via google play (Android)
If you subscribed through Google Play on an Android device, follow this process.
- Open the Google Play Store app on your Android device.
- Tap the colourful Play Store icon.
- Tap your profile icon in the top-right corner.
- This opens a dropdown menu with your account options.
- Select "Manage subscriptions" from the menu.
- All active subscriptions associated with your Google Play account will appear.
- Locate Skywork AI in the list.
- Tap on "Skywork AI" to open your subscription details.
- Tap "Cancel subscription" at the bottom.
- Google Play will prompt you to confirm and may ask why you are cancelling.
- Confirm your cancellation by tapping "Cancel subscription" again.
- Google sends a confirmation email to your registered Gmail account immediately.
- You retain access until the end of your current billing cycle.
Cancel a web-based Skywork AI subscription (Stripe)
If you subscribed directly through Skywork AI's website and paid via Stripe, the cancellation process is slightly different.
- Visit the Skywork AI login page in your web browser.
- Go to the official Skywork AI website and sign in with your email and password.
- Navigate to your account settings.
- Look for a "Settings", "Account", or "Billing" link, usually located in the main navigation menu or under your profile avatar.
- Select "Billing" or "Subscriptions" from the settings menu.
- This section displays your current plan and payment method.
- Locate your active Skywork AI subscription.
- You will see your plan name, billing frequency, and the date of your next charge.
- Click "Cancel" or "Cancel subscription" next to your plan.
- Skywork AI may display a survey asking why you are leaving; you may complete it or skip it.
- Confirm your cancellation request.
- Click "Yes, cancel my subscription" or similar button to complete the action.
- Skywork AI will send a confirmation email to your registered email address.
- Your subscription access ends at the end of your current billing period.
- Request an invoice copy for your records.
- If the confirmation email does not include a final invoice, reply to Skywork AI's support email requesting a receipt of cancellation and your final billing statement.
Your legal position: consumer protection in new zealand
When you cancel a subscription, New Zealand law grants you specific rights and protections.
The consumer guarantees act 1993 and your cancellation
The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 is the primary New Zealand legislation protecting your rights as a consumer. Under this Act, you are entitled to cancel a subscription service if the service provider breaches a consumer guarantee-for example, if Skywork AI fails to provide a service of acceptable quality, or if the service is not fit for purpose. If you cancel within 12 months and you can demonstrate a breach, you may be entitled to a full refund or replacement service. If Skywork AI has charged you after you requested cancellation, or if you were charged without clear consent, contact the Commerce Commission. The Commerce Commission is New Zealand's primary consumer protection authority and will investigate unfair contract terms and misleading billing practices. Furthermore, if Skywork AI refuses a legitimate cancellation, the Commerce Commission can enforce compliance. Yafee recommends keeping copies of all emails, invoices, and cancellation confirmations to support any formal complaint.
Your right to cancel a free trial
If you signed up for a free trial and were converted to a paid subscription, New Zealand consumer law requires that the conversion be transparent and that you receive clear notice before being charged. If you received no such notice, or if the conversion happened without your explicit consent, you have grounds to cancel immediately and claim a refund. Document any emails you received at the time of signup and any communication from Skywork AI. If you dispute the charge, your bank or payment processor (Apple, Google, or Stripe) can reverse it if you provide evidence that you did not consent to the paid plan.
After cancellation: what happens next
Once you have cancelled, several things occur automatically and some require your action.
Your access and data after cancellation
Your Skywork AI account and all data-presentations, saved files, and project history-will remain accessible until the end of your current billing period. After your billing cycle ends, you lose access to premium features. Your historical data may be permanently deleted after a period (typically 30 to 90 days); Skywork AI's privacy policy specifies this timeframe. Before your access ends, export or download any documents or files you wish to keep. Log into your account and save presentations as PDFs or download project files to your computer or cloud storage. Failure to do so before the billing period ends may result in permanent data loss.
Confirming your refund status
If you cancelled within 24 hours of your billing date, or if you cancelled during a free trial before any charge was applied, you will receive an automatic refund to your original payment method. Refunds typically appear within 3 to 7 business days, depending on your bank or payment processor. If you do not see a refund within this timeframe, contact your bank or the relevant payment processor (Apple, Google, or Stripe) and provide your cancellation confirmation email as proof. Yafee advises checking your bank statement closely; sometimes refunds appear as separate transactions or under a different description.
Unsubscribing from Skywork AI marketing emails
Cancellation of your subscription does not automatically remove you from marketing emails. Scroll to the bottom of any email you receive from Skywork AI and click "Unsubscribe". If you continue to receive marketing emails after unsubscribing, forward one to [email protected] (or Skywork's listed support email) and request removal from their mailing list. In accordance with New Zealand's Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007, any commercial email sender must provide a working unsubscribe link; if they do not, file a complaint with the Commerce Commission.
Refunds and disputing charges under new zealand law
You have clear legal avenues if Skywork AI refuses a refund or continues to charge you after cancellation.
When you are entitled to a refund
You are entitled to a refund if you cancel within 24 hours of any charge date; if you cancelled during a free trial before conversion to a paid plan; or if Skywork AI breached a consumer guarantee by failing to provide the service as described. You are also entitled to a refund if you did not provide informed consent to the subscription (for example, if you were charged without a clear opt-in, or if the billing terms were hidden or misleading). If Skywork AI advertised a feature you are now unable to use due to a service outage or platform change, and this represents a material breach of the service description, you may claim a refund under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.
How to request a refund from Skywork AI
Send a formal written request to Skywork AI's support team via email. Use this template: "I request a full refund of [amount] NZD charged on [date]. I cancelled my subscription on [date], and [reason: e.g., the service does not meet the standard advertised, I cancelled within the refund window, or I did not consent to the charge]. Please process this refund within 10 business days and confirm receipt of this request by return email." Include copies of your cancellation confirmation and your invoice. Send the email and keep a record of the date and time. If Skywork AI does not respond within 10 business days, or if they refuse your refund, escalate to the relevant payment processor.
Escalating a refund dispute with your payment processor
If Skywork AI ignores your refund request, contact your payment processor directly.
- Apple customers: Visit appleid.apple.com, navigate to "Purchase History", find the Skywork AI charge, and select "Report a Problem". Apple will investigate your claim and may issue a refund within 30 days.
- Google Play customers: Open the Google Play Store, tap your profile icon, select "Manage your Google Play account", then "Payments and subscriptions", and tap the charge you dispute. Select "Report a problem" and describe why you are requesting a refund. Google will review and respond within 15 business days.
- Stripe customers (web payments): Contact your credit card issuer or bank and request a chargeback, citing that you cancelled your subscription and Skywork AI refused to honour the cancellation or process a refund. Your bank can reverse the charge and investigate on your behalf.
Filing a complaint with the commerce commission
If your payment processor rejects your claim, or if Skywork AI's conduct appears to violate consumer law, lodge a complaint with the Commerce Commission. The Commerce Commission is New Zealand's primary regulator for consumer rights and fair trading. You can file a complaint online at www.ccnz.govt.nz/make-a-complaint or by calling 0800 943 600. Provide copies of all correspondence, your cancellation confirmation, and evidence of the dispute. The Commerce Commission can compel Skywork AI to comply and may pursue enforcement action if the company is found to have breached the Fair Trading Act 1986 or the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993. Yafee strongly recommends keeping meticulous records throughout this process.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling
Cancellation is straightforward if you follow the correct steps, but small errors can leave you vulnerable to continued charges.
Mistake 1: deleting the app without cancelling the subscription
Simply deleting Skywork AI from your phone does not cancel your subscription. Deleting an app only removes it from your device; the subscription remains active through your payment method and will charge you as normal. You must follow the cancellation steps outlined above through your payment processor (Apple, Google, or Stripe), not your phone's app manager. After you have cancelled via the correct channel, then delete the app if you wish. Yafee has seen hundreds of users charged for months after they deleted the app, believing they had cancelled.
Mistake 2: cancelling on the wrong date or losing track of your billing cycle
If you cancel on the day before your renewal date, your subscription may still renew before the cancellation takes effect. The safest approach is to cancel at least 3 to 5 days before your renewal date to allow processing time. Check your invoice or your account settings for your exact renewal date. Set a reminder on your phone or calendar. If you miss the window and are charged again, contact your payment processor immediately and request a refund, citing that you attempted to cancel before renewal.
Mistake 3: not saving your cancellation confirmation
Always take a screenshot or save the confirmation email that your payment processor sends after cancellation. Do not rely on your memory or assume the cancellation went through. If Skywork AI continues to charge you and you cannot prove you cancelled, your bank may refuse a refund. The cancellation confirmation email is your legal proof. File it in a folder on your computer or email it to yourself as a backup.
Mistake 4: contacting Skywork AI support directly instead of your payment processor
Skywork AI's customer support team cannot cancel your subscription if you signed up through Apple, Google, or Stripe. These payment processors manage your subscription, not Skywork AI. If you email Skywork AI asking them to cancel, they will simply tell you to go through your app store or payment processor, wasting your time. Go directly to Apple Settings, Google Play, or your Stripe account. If Skywork AI's website claims they can process cancellations, contact Apple, Google, or your bank to double-check who truly manages your subscription.
Mistake 5: ignoring the refund window
Many payment processors offer a refund within 24 hours of a charge. If you are charged and want a refund, act immediately. The longer you wait after a charge, the harder it becomes to claim a refund. Your payment processor's refund window is typically 24 to 48 hours; after that, you can still dispute the charge but the process becomes more complex. If you are uncertain whether you have a refund window available, contact your payment processor right away.
Cancellation checklist: ensure you have covered everything
Use this checklist to confirm you have completed every step of the cancellation process.
| Task |
Completed? |
Evidence to save |
| Located your subscription on the correct platform (Apple, Google, or Stripe) |
Yes / No |
Screenshot of your subscription screen |
| Cancelled your subscription via the correct channel |
Yes / No |
Cancellation confirmation email or screenshot |
| Downloaded or exported all personal documents and files from your Skywork AI account |
Yes / No |
Folder of downloaded files |
| Confirmed your current billing date and cancellation effective date |
Yes / No |
Invoice or account settings screenshot |
| Verified the cancellation confirmation email from your payment processor |
Yes / No |
Email saved in a folder or printed |
| Unsubscribed from Skywork AI marketing emails |
Yes / No |
Unsubscribe confirmation (if sent) |
Comparing alternatives to Skywork AI
If you are cancelling because Skywork AI does not meet your needs, consider these alternatives.
| Alternative service |
Primary use case |
New Zealand availability |
Typical NZD cost |
| Microsoft Copilot Pro |
General-purpose AI, document creation |
Yes, via browser and apps |
$20 NZD/month |
| ChatGPT Plus (OpenAI) |
Conversational AI, advanced research |
Yes, via web browser |
$25-30 NZD/month |
| Notion AI |
Workspace management with AI features |
Yes, integrated with Notion |
Included with paid Notion plans |
| Google Gemini Advanced |
Multimodal AI (text, image, code) |
Yes, via Google account |
$24 NZD/month |
| Canva Magic Write |
Presentation and design creation with AI |
Yes, integrated with Canva |
Included with Canva Pro ($15 NZD/month) |
If you need to escalate your cancellation dispute or lodge a formal complaint, use these official channels.
New zealand consumer protection authority
The Commerce Commission is your primary escalation channel for disputes with Skywork AI. Complaints can be lodged online, by phone, or by post. Use this contact information if Skywork AI refuses to honour your cancellation or process a refund:
- Online: www.ccnz.govt.nz/make-a-complaint
- Phone: 0800 943 600 (toll-free)
- Postal address: Commerce Commission, Level 15, 99 The Terrace, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
Payment processor contact information for disputes
- Apple Support: support.apple.com or call 0800 048 038 (New Zealand)
- Google Play Support: support.google.com/googleplay or call 1-888-346-6439 (international support)
- Stripe Support: support.stripe.com or contact your bank for chargeback assistance
Skywork AI contact (for reference only)
Skywork AI is registered in Singapore and maintains no official New Zealand office. Contact details for escalation to Skywork AI are limited. If you must contact Skywork AI directly, attempt to reach them via their website's contact form or any listed support email address. However, your first point of contact for payment disputes should always be your payment processor (Apple, Google, or Stripe), not Skywork AI, as they manage your subscription. Yafee recommends exhausting your payment processor's dispute process before attempting direct contact with Skywork AI.
Final summary: your path forward
Cancelling Skywork AI is straightforward when you follow the correct process for your payment method. Identify whether you signed up via Apple App Store, Google Play, or Stripe; navigate to the correct settings or account page; locate your subscription; and select Cancel. Confirm your cancellation via the confirmation email, download any files you wish to keep, and then monitor your bank statement to ensure no further charges occur. If you are entitled to a refund-because you cancelled within the refund window, or because Skywork AI breached a consumer guarantee-request it immediately from your payment processor. If Skywork AI refuses or ignores you, the Commerce Commission stands ready to investigate and enforce your rights under New Zealand consumer law. You are not trapped by a subscription; New Zealand law protects your right to cancel at any time and claim a refund where the law permits. Yafee has helped thousands of New Zealand consumers navigate exactly this situation, reclaim their money, and move forward with confidence. Document every step, keep your confirmation emails, and do not hesitate to escalate to your payment processor or the Commerce Commission if you encounter resistance. Your consumer rights are real, and they are enforceable.