How to cancel Breeze mental health subscription in south africa
What Breeze is and why you might cancel
Breeze is a subscription-based mental wellness platform that delivers guided meditations, therapy-style exercises, and mood tracking through mobile applications and a web interface. You access premium content only when you maintain an active paid subscription, and the service operates internationally, including across South Africa.
You may decide to cancel Breeze for legitimate reasons: the app does not align with your mental health needs, you have found another wellness service that suits your goals better, or you are reviewing your monthly spending. Whatever your motivation, cancellation should not involve unnecessary delay or complexity. At Yafee, we help South African consumers understand their legal rights and complete cancellations with clarity and confidence.
How Breeze charges you
Breeze accepts payments through three distinct channels: the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, and directly through the Breeze website. The method you used to sign up is critical because cancellation steps and refund eligibility differ significantly depending on which payment platform you chose. A fundamental principle applies across all platforms: deleting the Breeze app from your device does not cancel your subscription. You must follow the correct cancellation process for your specific payment method to stop charges.
Your consumer rights under south african law
South African consumer law protects you through the Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008 (the CPA). If you purchased Breeze directly on the Breeze website rather than through an app store, you possess a statutory 14-day right of withdrawal from the date you subscribed. This right entitles you to cancel your subscription and request a full refund within that window at no cost. For purchases made through Apple App Store or Google Play Store, you must follow those platforms' refund policies; however, South African consumer protections still apply if you experience deceptive billing practices or non-compliance with the CPA's transparency requirements.
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is the enforcement authority responsible for protecting your rights under consumer protection law. If Breeze or a payment platform refuses to honour your cancellation or denies you a lawful refund, you may escalate your complaint to the NCC.
Your cancellation route depends entirely on where you subscribed to Breeze.
Cancel Breeze via apple app store
If you subscribed through Apple, you manage your subscription within your Apple ID settings, not within the Breeze app itself. Follow these steps on your iPhone or iPad.
- Open the Settings app on your device.
- Tap your name at the top of the screen.
- If you do not see your name, you are not signed into your Apple ID.
- Select Subscriptions.
- Find and tap Breeze in the list of active subscriptions.
- Tap Cancel Subscription or Turn Off Auto-Renewal.
- Confirm the cancellation by following the on-screen prompts.
Timing your cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before your next billing date to avoid being charged for another subscription period. Your access to Breeze continues until the end of your current paid period, so you will not lose service immediately upon cancellation.
Critical warning: Deleting the Breeze app from your iPhone does not cancel your subscription. You must follow the steps above in your Apple ID settings, or you will continue to be charged monthly.
Cancel Breeze via google play store
Android users manage Breeze subscriptions through the Google Play Store app, not within the Breeze app itself. Follow these steps on your Android device.
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
- Select Payments and subscriptions.
- Tap Subscriptions.
- Find and tap Breeze.
- Select Cancel subscription.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to confirm your cancellation.
Timing your cancellation: Google Play displays the date of your next charge in the subscription details. Cancel at least 24 hours before that date to prevent another billing cycle. Your Breeze access remains active until the end of your current paid period.
Critical warning: Simply uninstalling the Google Play app or deleting Breeze does not cancel your subscription. You must complete the steps above to stop auto-renewal, or charges will continue.
Cancel Breeze via direct website subscription
If you subscribed directly on the Breeze website using a credit or debit card, you must contact Breeze support to request cancellation. This method offers you stronger consumer protections under South African law.
- Send a cancellation request email to the support address listed on the official Breeze website.
- Include your full name, email address, and the date you subscribed.
- Clearly state that you wish to cancel your subscription effective immediately.
- Request written confirmation of your cancellation and any refund eligibility.
- Retain a copy of your cancellation email for your records.
Your legal position: Under the Consumer Protection Act, you have the right to withdraw from a direct subscription contract within 14 days of purchase. If you cancel within this period, you are entitled to a full refund. After 14 days, Yafee recommends requesting cancellation in writing so you have documented evidence of your cancellation date, which protects you if billing disputes arise later.
Refund eligibility and timeline
Your refund rights depend on your payment method and the date you cancel.
| Payment method |
Cancellation window |
Refund eligibility |
Processing time |
| Breeze website (direct) |
Within 14 days of purchase |
Full refund |
5-10 business days |
| Breeze website (after 14 days) |
Any time |
No refund; subscription ends at next billing date |
N/A |
| Apple App Store |
Within 14 days of purchase |
Refund at Apple's discretion |
5-10 business days |
| Google Play Store |
Within 48 hours of purchase |
Full refund if within 48 hours |
3-5 business days |
If you cancel outside these refund windows, your subscription will end at the next scheduled billing date, and you will receive no refund for the current period. Yafee advises that you check your bank or payment card statements within 10 days of cancellation to confirm that no further charges appear.
What happens after you cancel
Cancellation is a straightforward process, and understanding what comes next removes any uncertainty.
Access and billing after cancellation
Once you cancel, your access to Breeze premium content continues until the end of your current billing period. For example, if you cancel on the 15th of the month and your subscription renews on the 28th, you retain full access until the 28th. After that date, you will no longer be able to access premium features unless you resubscribe.
Critically, no further charges will appear on your payment method after your current period ends. If you see a charge after your subscription end date, this indicates a failed cancellation, and you must contact Breeze support or your payment platform immediately.
Preserving your data and account
Cancelling your subscription does not delete your Breeze account or personal data. If you wish to remove your account entirely, you must contact Breeze support separately to request data deletion. Yafee recommends requesting account deletion in writing if data privacy is your concern, as this creates a documented record of your request.
Common mistakes to avoid when cancelling
Cancellation is designed to be simple, but a few avoidable errors can prevent your cancellation from taking effect.
Deleting the app without cancelling the subscription
The most frequent mistake is removing the Breeze app from your phone or tablet and assuming the subscription has ended. Deleting an app does not trigger cancellation on any platform. Your subscription remains active, and you will continue to incur charges. Always cancel through your payment platform's settings before deleting the app.
Failing to confirm cancellation
After you select "Cancel Subscription," your payment platform will ask you to confirm the cancellation. If you do not complete this confirmation step, the cancellation request is not processed. Carefully follow every prompt until you see a confirmation message stating that your cancellation is complete.
Cancelling too close to your billing date
If you cancel within 24 hours of your renewal date, processing delays may result in a final charge. To eliminate this risk, cancel at least one week before your next billing date. Check your payment platform's records to identify your exact renewal date.
Ignoring failed cancellation confirmations
If you do not receive a cancellation confirmation email or notification after 24 hours, your cancellation may not have processed. In this case, repeat the cancellation steps or contact Breeze support to verify that your subscription has been terminated.
Pricing comparison and cost justification
Understanding Breeze's cost structure helps you assess whether the service justifies its subscription fee relative to your budget.
| Subscription tier |
Monthly cost (ZAR) |
Annual cost (ZAR) |
Key features |
| Breeze Premium (recommended) |
R89-R129 |
R899-R1,290 |
Full meditation library, therapy exercises, mood tracking |
| Breeze Free |
Free |
Free |
Limited access to meditations and mood tracking |
| Annual subscription (if available) |
N/A |
R799-R999 |
Same premium features; cheaper per month than monthly billing |
If you find that the monthly cost no longer fits your budget, cancelling and reverting to the free tier allows you to retain basic mood-tracking functionality at no cost. Yafee recommends comparing Breeze's pricing to competing wellness apps before you cancel, as some alternatives may offer better value for your specific mental health needs.
If Breeze refuses to cancel or refund you
Although Breeze cooperates with standard cancellation and refund requests, disputes occasionally arise. Your recourse is clear under South African law.
Document your cancellation request
If you believe your cancellation was not processed, save all communications with Breeze or your payment platform. Collect screenshots of your cancellation confirmation, copies of cancellation emails, and records of any charges that occurred after your cancellation date. This documentation proves that you made a lawful cancellation request.
Contact your payment platform
If Breeze fails to honour your cancellation, contact Apple, Google, or your bank and report the failed cancellation. Provide your saved documentation. Your payment platform has authority to reverse unauthorized charges and enforce subscription termination on Breeze's account.
Lodge a complaint with the national consumer commission
If your payment platform does not resolve the dispute, submit a formal complaint to the National Consumer Commission. The NCC investigates violations of the Consumer Protection Act and can compel Breeze to refund you if you have a valid claim. Yafee advises including all documentation in your NCC complaint to strengthen your case.
Cancellation checklist
Use this checklist to confirm that you have completed every cancellation step.
| Step |
Completed |
| Identified your payment method (Apple, Google, or Breeze website) |
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| Accessed your payment platform's subscription settings |
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| Located and selected Breeze subscription |
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| Clicked "Cancel Subscription" and confirmed the cancellation |
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| Received a cancellation confirmation message or email |
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| Verified that no charge appears after your subscription end date |
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Summary and next steps with yafee
Cancelling your Breeze subscription is a straightforward process when you follow the correct steps for your payment method. You have strong consumer protections under South African law: a 14-day right of withdrawal for direct website purchases, and the right to challenge unauthorized charges through your payment platform or the National Consumer Commission if disputes arise.
If you subscribed through Apple or Google Play, access your payment platform's subscription settings and cancel within 24 hours of your next billing date. If you subscribed directly on the Breeze website, send a cancellation email to Breeze support and retain a copy for your records. After cancellation, your access continues until the end of your current period, and no further charges will occur.
Yafee has helped thousands of South African consumers navigate subscription cancellations with confidence, ensuring they understand their rights and avoid common pitfalls. If you encounter resistance from Breeze or your payment platform, Yafee's framework for documenting your cancellation request and escalating to the National Consumer Commission puts you in a strong legal position. Visit Yafee.com to access additional guides on cancelling subscriptions across all major South African service providers, and bookmark our resources for future reference.