To cancel a Patreon membership on mobile, open the Patreon app and navigate to the creator you want to leave, the entire process takes just a few taps directly within the app. This is the standard path for members who signed up through Patreon, not through Apple or Google's billing systems.
How to cancel Patreon membership on mobile
- Open the Patreon app on your mobile device.
- If you have both a creator profile and a member profile, tap your profile image in the top-right corner and tap Switch to to change to your member profile.
- Scroll through the creators listed at the top of the Home screen and tap the creator whose membership you want to manage.
- On that creator's Home screen, tap the three dots button in the upper-right corner.
- Select Your membership from the menu.
- Choose Edit membership.
- Tap Cancel membership.
This path works identically on both iPhone and Android devices. Patreon's paid-membership help page for the web flow says you may be able to choose whether to stay connected as a free member or toggle that option off before clicking Save and continue.
Confirming your cancellation
After tapping Cancel membership, scroll down and tap Confirm cancellation. The app will process your request immediately, and you will see a confirmation message that the membership has been cancelled. There is no additional step required to finalize the change.
What happens after you cancel
You may still have access to your membership benefits for a period of time after you cancel. Patreon documents that you may still have access to your membership for a period of time after you cancel. The exact duration depends on the creator's billing model, so the effect of cancelling is not identical for every membership. Some creators charge upfront for a billing period, meaning you keep access until that period ends; others may cut off access sooner. Always check the creator's specific terms if you need to know exactly when your access will stop.
A note for Apple and Google Play subscribers
If you originally signed up for your Patreon membership through Apple's App Store or Google Play, you cannot cancel it inside the Patreon app. Those subscriptions are managed by the platform's own billing system. To cancel, you must go to your device's subscription settings: on iPhone, open Settings > your name > Subscriptions; on Android, open the Google Play Store > Menu > Subscriptions. This is a crucial distinction because attempting the in-app path will not work for store-purchased memberships.
Understanding how to manage subscriptions across different platforms can be helpful. For example, you might need to know how to cancel Peacock subscription in just a few steps if you manage multiple streaming services. Similarly, knowing how to cancel Paramount Plus on every device ensures you are not charged for services you no longer use. And if you are dealing with phone-related charges, you may also need guidance on canceling mobile orders and carrier service to keep your bills in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I cancel a Patreon membership through the mobile website instead of the app?
Yes. Open your mobile browser, log in to Patreon, go to Settings > Memberships > View Details > Cancel membership, then confirm. This web-based path works on any device with a browser.
Will I lose access to a creator's posts immediately after I cancel?
Not necessarily. You may retain access for the remainder of the billing period you already paid for. The exact timing depends on whether the creator bills monthly upfront or uses a different billing cycle.
What if I cannot find the three dots button on a creator's page?
Make sure you are viewing the creator's Home screen within the app, not a post or a comment thread. If you have both a creator and a member profile, also verify that you have switched to your member profile first.
Can I rejoin a creator after cancelling?
Yes. You can become a patron again at any time by visiting the creator's page and selecting a membership tier. Your previous membership history will still be visible in your account.
Why does the app not show a "Cancel membership" option?
This usually means your membership was purchased through Apple or Google Play, not directly through Patreon. You must cancel those subscriptions through your device's subscription settings instead of the Patreon app.
For the wider topic, see canceling mobile orders and carrier service.
