How to Cancel Scrivener in 2026

Updated February 2026 • Difficulty: Easy

Why You Might See Recurring Charges

If you purchased Scrivener through the iOS App Store or Mac App Store, Apple may have set it up as a subscription. Here's how to check and cancel:

iPhone/iPad:

1. Settings → tap your name at the top
2. Subscriptions
3. Look for Scrivener and cancel if present

Mac:

1. App Store → click your name (bottom left)
2. Account Settings → Subscriptions → Manage
3. Cancel Scrivener if listed

Scrivener Pricing

• Mac/Windows: $49 one-time (direct from Literature & Latte)
• iOS: $23.99 one-time (App Store)
• Bundle (Mac + Windows): $80 one-time
• Upgrade from Scrivener 2 to 3: $25
• Education discount: $41.65 (15% off)

Requesting a Refund

• Direct purchase: Contact Literature & Latte at scrivener@literatureandlatte.com within 30 days
• App Store purchase: Request refund at reportaproblem.apple.com
• 30-day free trial: Scrivener offers a 30-day trial (30 days of actual use, not calendar days) — if you haven't exhausted it, you can still try before buying

Free Alternatives

• Google Docs — free, cloud-based, great for collaboration
• LibreOffice Writer — free, full-featured word processor
• Notion — free tier, good for organizing long-form writing
• Obsidian — free, markdown-based, excellent for research-heavy projects
• yWriter — free novel writing software by a published author