ABCmouse paid $10 million to the FTC for making cancellation nearly impossible. Here's how to actually cancel — and free alternatives that parents rate higher.
🚨 FTC Warning: ABCmouse's parent company (Age of Learning) settled with the FTC for $10 million in 2020 over deceptive cancellation practices. They've improved but the process is still designed to be frustrating.
⚡ Quick Cancel: Log into abcmouse.com → Account → Subscription → Cancel. If that doesn't work, call 1-866-859-1108. If subscribed through Apple/Google, cancel through your app store subscriptions instead.
ABCmouse Pricing
Monthly: $12.99/month
Annual: $59.99/year (post-trial — often auto-enrolls at $79.99)
Free trial trap: 30-day free trial that auto-converts to annual plan
Ages: 2-8 years old
What you get: Games, books, puzzles, songs — decent content wrapped in terrible business practices
ABCmouse cannot cancel Apple subscriptions — you must do it through Apple
If You Signed Up Through Google Play
Google Play Store → Menu → Subscriptions → ABCmouse → Cancel
Free Alternatives (Better Than ABCmouse)
Khan Academy Kids (FREE — Best Overall): • Ages 2-8, completely free, no ads, no in-app purchases • Created by Khan Academy (nonprofit) • Reading, math, social-emotional learning • Available on iOS, Android, Amazon • Rated higher than ABCmouse by parents and educators
PBS Kids Games (free): Educational games from PBS shows — Sesame Street, Daniel Tiger, Wild Kratts
Duolingo ABC (free): Reading/phonics for ages 3-6 from the Duolingo team
Starfall (free + paid): Phonics and reading games — free tier is extensive
Your library card (free): Many libraries offer free ABCmouse access — check your local library website before paying
Within FTC-mandated period: ABCmouse must provide easy cancellation and refunds under FTC settlement terms
Apple/Google: Request a refund through the app store — they're often more generous than ABCmouse directly
Credit card dispute: If ABCmouse won't refund and you were auto-enrolled without clear consent, dispute the charge
File an FTC complaint: ftc.gov/complaint — the FTC actively monitors ABCmouse's compliance
📊 Find All Family Subscriptions Upload your bank statement to JustCancel — we'll find every recurring charge including kids apps and educational subscriptions.