How to cancel Strava in singapore and get your money back
What is Strava and why singaporeans cancel
Strava is a social fitness tracking application that records your runs, rides, swims and other athletic workouts while connecting you with a global community of athletes. The platform delivers activity mapping, performance analytics and segment tracking, with Premium paid features unlocking advanced insights and competitive leaderboard access.
You might rely on Strava if you are a runner, cyclist or multi-sport athlete who logs training data, plans routes and follows other athletes for motivation. Both casual free users and Premium subscribers depend on Strava for training metrics, personal records and community engagement.
Many users in Singapore cancel Strava because Premium features no longer align with their fitness goals, the app drains battery life faster than alternatives, or they have switched to competing fitness platforms. At Yafee, we guide thousands of Singapore consumers through subscription cancellations with legal clarity and confidence, ensuring you understand your rights before you act.
Reasons users cancel Strava
You should consider cancellation if Premium features no longer serve your training routine, if you have found a better alternative application, or if the monthly subscription cost no longer justifies the value you receive. Some users cancel because they prefer training applications integrated with specific wearables, or simply want to reduce their overall monthly subscriptions.
- Premium features feel unnecessary for your current fitness level
- You have switched to a competing fitness or tracking application
- Monthly subscription cost has become unaffordable or low priority
- You no longer train regularly and do not need activity tracking
- Battery drain, sync issues or performance problems on your device
- You subscribed on impulse and want to use cooling-off rights
When you might qualify for a refund
If you subscribed within the last 14 days and have not used the Premium features substantially, you may qualify for a refund under Singapore's consumer cooling-off rights. This is a legal protection built into the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act and applies to distance contracts-including app subscriptions purchased through digital storefronts.
Yafee recommends checking your subscription date before submitting a cancellation request, as this determines whether you can claim a full refund or must accept cancellation without reimbursement.
Understanding strava's pricing in singapore
Strava offers Premium subscriptions in monthly and annual cycles through the Singapore App Store and Google Play Store. Prices are set by Apple and Google depending on your device, and charges appear in Singapore Dollars (SGD).
| Subscription plan |
Price (SGD) |
Billing frequency |
Included features |
| iOS Premium monthly |
S$9.98 |
Monthly |
Premium via Apple App Store |
| iOS Premium annual |
S$69.98 |
Annual |
Premium via Apple App Store (lower per-month cost) |
| Android Premium monthly |
S$9.98 |
Monthly |
Premium via Google Play Store |
| Android Premium annual |
S$69.98 |
Annual |
Premium via Google Play Store |
| Strava plus Runna bundle |
S$169.00 |
Annual |
Premium analytics plus Runna training plans |
| Free tier |
Free |
Ongoing |
Basic activity logging and community features |
If you hold an annual subscription, you pay a larger upfront cost but achieve savings compared to 12 months of consecutive monthly charges. Yafee advises checking your subscription type before cancellation so you understand your refund timeline and eligibility.
Your consumer rights under singapore law
Your right to cancel Strava is protected by the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act of Singapore, which governs subscription contracts entered into by distance (including online and mobile app purchases). This Act sets clear standards for cancellation rights, refunds and consumer remedies.
The 14-day cooling-off right
Under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, you hold the right to cancel a distance contract within 14 calendar days of the contract date without penalty or explanation. This cooling-off period gives you two weeks to change your mind after subscribing to Strava Premium.
Your legal position: if you cancel within 14 days of subscription and have not substantially used the Premium service, Strava must refund your payment in full. The refund must be processed within 14 days of your cancellation request, typically to your original payment method (Apple ID, Google Play Store credit or linked card).
Cancellation rights after the 14-day period
After 14 days, you retain the right to cancel Strava at any time, but you forfeit the cooling-off refund. Instead, your subscription simply terminates on the next scheduled billing date. Yafee clarifies that this means you keep access to Premium features until that date, then revert to the free tier without interruption.
Annual subscribers should note that cancelling mid-cycle typically does not trigger a pro-rata refund for unused months. You must verify Strava's refund policy for your specific situation before proceeding.
How to cancel Strava on the web
Cancelling through Strava's website is the most transparent route and creates a clear record of your cancellation request.
Step 1: access your Strava account settings
- Open a web browser and navigate to strava.com
- Sign in using your email address and password
- Click your profile icon in the top right corner of the page
- Select Settings from the dropdown menu
Step 2: locate your subscription settings
- In the Settings dashboard, look for Subscription or Billing in the left-hand menu
- Click to open your subscription details
- Review your current plan, next billing date and payment method
- Locate the Cancel subscription or Manage subscription button
Step 3: confirm your cancellation
- Click Cancel subscription
- Strava may present a survey asking why you are leaving (optional to complete)
- Review any final terms or warnings about losing Premium access
- Click Confirm cancellation or Yes, cancel my subscription
- Your cancellation is now processed. You receive a confirmation email at your registered address
Step 4: verify your cancellation
- Check your email inbox for a cancellation confirmation message from Strava
- Return to Settings > Subscription and confirm the status now shows Free tier or No active subscription
- Save or screenshot the confirmation for your records
How to cancel Strava on iOS or android
If you subscribed through Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you must cancel through your device's app marketplace rather than Strava's website. This ensures your payment method stops being charged.
Cancelling on iPhone or iPad (Apple app store)
- Open the Settings application on your iOS device
- Tap your name at the top of the Settings menu
- Select Subscriptions
- Find and tap Strava from your active subscriptions list
- Tap Cancel subscription or Remove
- Confirm the cancellation when prompted
- Apple sends a confirmation email to your Apple ID address
Cancelling on android (Google play store)
- Open the Google Play Store application
- Tap the profile icon in the top right corner
- Select Payments and subscriptions
- Tap Subscriptions
- Find Strava in your active subscriptions
- Tap Cancel subscription
- Follow the prompts to confirm your cancellation
- Google Play sends a confirmation to your registered Google account email
Claiming a refund if you qualify
If you cancel within 14 days of your subscription start date, you are entitled to a full refund under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act.
Refund process for app store subscribers
- Contact Apple Support at support.apple.com or through the Apple Support app
- Explain that you subscribed to Strava Premium within the last 14 days and request a refund
- Provide your transaction ID (found in your email receipt or App Store purchase history)
- Apple reviews your request and processes refunds within 5-10 business days
- The refund credits back to your original payment method or Apple ID balance
Refund process for google play store subscribers
- Visit support.google.com or use the Google Play app to request a refund
- Locate your Strava Premium purchase in your order history
- Select the transaction and tap Request refund
- Choose Other and explain you subscribed within the last 14 days
- Google processes refunds within 5-10 business days to your original payment method
Direct refund from Strava
If you cancel through Strava's website and paid by credit card (not through App Store or Google Play), contact Strava Support directly to request a refund. You must do this within 14 days of your subscription date. Yafee recommends keeping a copy of your cancellation confirmation email and original receipt when making this request.
What happens after you cancel Strava
Cancelling Strava is not immediately disruptive-your account transitions smoothly to the free tier on your next billing date.
Your account access after cancellation
Once you cancel, you retain full access to all your historical activity data, route maps and performance records. Your activities, segments and personal records remain visible to you and other athletes who follow you (subject to your privacy settings).
Premium features such as advanced analytics, segment leaderboards, route building tools and training insights become unavailable once your current billing cycle ends. You revert to Strava's free tier, which still provides core activity logging, social features and basic route tracking.
Reactivating your subscription
You can resubscribe to Strava Premium at any time by returning to your account settings and selecting Upgrade to Premium. There is no penalty for cancellation and resubscription. Yafee notes that you should avoid multiple subscription cycles unnecessarily, as this locks you out of cooling-off refunds each time.
Recovering your data
Before cancelling, you may wish to export your activity history for personal records or to transfer data to a competing fitness platform. Strava allows you to download a backup of your data through Settings > Account > Download your data. This process may take several hours or days depending on your activity volume.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling Strava
Cancelling a fitness subscription is straightforward, but small errors can delay refunds or leave you paying longer than intended. Stay alert to these pitfalls.
Mistake 1: cancelling through the wrong channel
If you subscribed via Apple App Store, you must cancel through Apple's Settings app, not through Strava's website. Similarly, Google Play subscriptions require cancellation through the Google Play app or website. Cancelling through Strava's website alone does not stop your App Store or Google Play charges. Yafee advises double-checking your original receipt to identify which payment processor handled your subscription.
Mistake 2: missing the 14-day cooling-off deadline
You lose your unconditional refund right 14 calendar days after your subscription start date. After this window closes, you can cancel but receive no refund. Mark your calendar or set a phone reminder to ensure you act within this period if you want your money back.
Mistake 3: not checking your refund eligibility before requesting a refund
Contact Apple, Google or Strava directly before requesting a refund and confirm whether your purchase qualifies for reimbursement. Refund eligibility depends on your subscription date, usage level and payment method. Yafee recommends gathering your receipt and transaction ID before initiating contact.
Mistake 4: confusing cancellation with deletion
Cancelling your Strava subscription stops your Premium charges but does not delete your account or activity history. Your profile, activities and social connections remain intact. If you wish to fully remove your presence from Strava, you must separately request account deletion through Settings > Account > Delete account.
Escalation and consumer protection
If Strava refuses your refund request or ignores your cancellation, you hold formal recourse under Singapore consumer law.
Formal complaint channels
Your legal position: the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act is enforced by the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE). If Strava fails to honour your cancellation or refund rights within 30 days, you may lodge a formal complaint with CASE at case.org.sg or call 6100 0315.
Provide CASE with copies of your subscription receipt, cancellation confirmation, refund request and all correspondence with Strava. CASE investigates on your behalf and can compel Strava to comply or escalate the matter to the relevant authorities.
Payment chargeback option
If Strava ignores your refund request and continues charging after cancellation, you may dispute the charge with your bank or card issuer. Contact your bank or payment provider and request a chargeback or refund for unauthorised or duplicate charges. Most financial institutions will investigate within 30 days.
Choosing between cancellation and downgrade
Before you cancel, consider whether downgrading to the free tier might meet your needs while preserving your account history and social connections.
| Factor |
Keep Premium |
Downgrade to free |
Cancel completely |
| Monthly cost |
S$9.98 |
Free |
Free (after refund period) |
| Data retention |
Full history kept |
Full history kept |
Full history kept |
| Social connections |
Active followers and following |
Active followers and following |
Account deleted on request |
| Advanced analytics |
Available |
Not available |
Not available |
| Best for |
Competitive athletes |
Casual loggers |
Full data exit |
| Refund eligible |
N/A |
Within 14 days |
Within 14 days |
Downgrading costs nothing and preserves your account, while cancellation plus account deletion removes you entirely. Choose cancellation only if you are certain you will not use Strava again.
Tracking your cancellation and keeping records
Maintain clear documentation of your cancellation to protect yourself in disputes.
Essential documents to save
- Your original Strava subscription receipt with purchase date and transaction ID
- A screenshot or PDF of your subscription status before cancellation
- Cancellation confirmation email from Strava, Apple or Google
- Any refund request correspondence or support tickets
- Proof of refund processing (bank statement or email receipt)
- Your account email address and phone number associated with your Strava profile
Refund timeline expectations
Once you cancel within the 14-day cooling-off period, refunds typically process within 5-10 business days. App Store and Google Play refunds may take an additional 3-5 days to appear in your bank account after they approve the request. If your refund does not arrive within 14 days of your cancellation date, contact your payment provider or file a formal complaint with CASE.
Cancellation checklist for Strava
Use this checklist to ensure you cancel correctly and protect your rights under Singapore consumer law.
| Step |
Action |
Completed |
| 1 |
Confirm your subscription start date and check if you are within 14 days |
☐ |
| 2 |
Identify where you subscribed (App Store, Google Play or Strava website) |
☐ |
| 3 |
Download and save a copy of your activity data if needed |
☐ |
| 4 |
Cancel through the correct platform (not multiple places) |
☐ |
| 5 |
Receive and save your cancellation confirmation email |
☐ |
| 6 |
Request a refund if you are within 14 days, or verify your cancellation takes effect on the next billing date |
☐ |
Summary and next steps
Cancelling Strava in Singapore is straightforward when you follow the correct channel for your subscription type. You hold strong consumer rights under the Consumer Protection (Fair Trading) Act, including a 14-day cooling-off period for unconditional refunds on Premium subscriptions.
Web cancellations route through strava.com, while App Store and Google Play subscriptions require cancellation through your device's settings. If you cancel within 14 days, you qualify for a full refund to your original payment method within 5-10 business days. Beyond 14 days, you retain the right to cancel without penalty, but you forfeit the refund and retain access to Premium only until your next scheduled billing date.
Yafee has helped thousands of Singapore consumers navigate subscription cancellations with clarity and confidence. Keep copies of your receipt, cancellation confirmation and any refund correspondence in case you need to escalate to the Consumers Association of Singapore. If Strava refuses your refund or ignores your cancellation, file a formal complaint with CASE at case.org.sg or call 6100 0315.
Your data and account history remain safe after cancellation, and you can resubscribe at any time. Act within 14 days if you want a refund, and verify your cancellation through your payment provider to confirm charges have stopped. Yafee remains your trusted resource for understanding consumer rights and subscription law across Singapore and beyond.