How I Found and Cancelled 5 Forgotten Subscriptions, Saving ₹4,326 Every Month
A personal story about discovering and cancelling forgotten digital subscriptions, leading to annual savings of over ₹51,000. Learn which apps were costing the most and how you can do the same.
It was a Tuesday morning when I did something I rarely do: I sat down and actually read my credit card statement, line by line. What I found was shocking. Beyond my usual spends, there was a slow, steady drain of money—a silent financial leak I hadnt noticed. Small, recurring charges from apps and services I’d completely forgotten about.
After an hour of digging, the total came out: I was losing ₹4,326 every single month to subscriptions that brought me zero value. This is the story of the 5 apps I cancelled to plug that leak for good.
The 5 "Silent Spenders" Costing Me Thousands
1. The Ambitious Fitness App
Subscribed on January 1st with big goals. I was motivated for about three weeks, then my only workout was lifting the phone to ignore its notifications.
Monthly Cost: ₹1,499
2. The "I Should Read This" News Subscription
I signed up for a premium digital newspaper to stay "informed." In reality, I just kept using free news aggregators. The unread emails were a daily reminder of my wasted money.
Monthly Cost: ₹999
3. The Unused OTT Platform
I signed up to watch a single exclusive series. The series ended, but the monthly payments didnt. I hadnt even opened the app in four months.
Monthly Cost: ₹499
4. The "Pro" Creative Tool
I paid for a 'Pro' version of a design tool for a single project. The project finished, but I kept paying for features I no longer needed, while the free version was more than enough.
Monthly Cost: ₹1,199
5. The "Just In Case" Cloud Storage
I hit my Google Drive limit once and upgraded to a 200GB plan. I moved the files I needed and then forgot to downgrade. I was paying for empty digital space for six months.
Monthly Cost: ₹130
My Monthly Savings Breakdown
| Subscription Type | Monthly Cost | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Fitness App | ₹1,499 | CANCELLED |
| News Subscription | ₹999 | CANCELLED |
| Pro Creative Tool | ₹1,199 | CANCELLED |
| OTT Platform | ₹499 | CANCELLED |
| Cloud Storage | ₹130 | CANCELLED |
| Total Monthly Savings | ₹4,326 |
Thats ₹51,912 a year that I was throwing away. Seeing it in black and white was the wake-up call I needed.
My Frustration Became My Mission
This frustrating experience is exactly why I built CancelMates. It’s hard to keep track of UPI AutoPay, card payments, and app store renewals. Our tool puts everything in one simple dashboard and sends you smart alerts before your next payment is due.
Stop letting your hard-earned money slip away. Find out what youre really spending.
🚀 Find Your Savings with CancelMates for FreeYour Questions, Answered
Was it difficult to cancel all these subscriptions?
Honestly, the hardest part was just finding them. Some were in the Google Play Store, some on their own websites, and one was a UPI AutoPay mandate. Once found, most cancellations only took a minute. This is the exact problem CancelMates solves.
How can I find all my own hidden subscriptions?
You can start by reviewing your bank statements, checking your phones subscription settings (Apple ID or Google Play Store), and your UPI AutoPay mandates. Or, you can use CancelMates to help automate this discovery process.
Did you get any refunds for past charges?
No. Almost all services have a no-refund policy for past charges. The key is to cancel *before* they charge you again, which is why getting a reminder is so critical.
About the Author
This story was written by Amandeep, the founder of CancelMates. After this exact experience, he built CancelMates to bring transparency and control to users across India. Our mission is to help you stop wasting money and feel in control of your finances.
