How to avoid being charged when a free trial ends
Short answer: write down the trial end date the moment you sign up and set a reminder one or two days before. On Google Play you can also cancel right away and keep the trial until it ends.
Why trials catch people
Most free trials turn into a paid subscription automatically, often an annual plan. The charge comes weeks later, when you have forgotten you started it.
Find the end date
Google Play shows it under Payments & subscriptions → Subscriptions. For web sign-ups, check the confirmation email.
Cancel early or set a reminder
On Google Play, cancelling during the trial usually keeps access until the end date, so cancelling immediately is the safest option. If you might keep it, set a reminder instead.
Doing it with Trimsub
Add the trial with its end date and Trimsub notifies you before it turns paid — you choose the time and how many days ahead. If you decide to stop, the cancel button opens Google Play subscriptions directly.
FAQ
If I cancel during a free trial, do I lose it immediately?
On Google Play you can usually keep using the trial until it ends. Some services end access right away, so check before cancelling early.
How many days before the end should I be reminded?
One to two days gives you time to decide without cutting the trial short.
Can I get a refund after a trial auto-renewed?
Sometimes, if you ask quickly. Google Play refund requests are possible within a limited window, but it's easier to cancel before.