What is Leya Ai
Leya Ai as a subscription app
Leya Ai is a subscription-based AI app focused on writing, language help, and content support. The service is operated through Leya Ai terms and conditions, and the company address published for cancellation-related records is in Šiauliai, Lithuania.
If you signed up in the Philippines, the confusing part is that the product feels like a simple app, but billing can happen through the web, App Store, or Google Play. That matters because cancellation and refunds depend on the channel you used, and many complaints about continued charges start with choosing the wrong channel.
What users are actually paying for
The paid plans give access to all app features for the chosen billing period. Based on published pricing, Leya Ai sells Weekly Access at ₱699.00, a Monthly Plan at ₱399.00, a 3 Months Plan at ₱999.00, a 6 Months Plan at ₱2,490.00, and Yearly Access at ₱2,490.00.
The value pitch is simple: one subscription unlocks the premium tools instead of separate feature purchases. A free trial is also mentioned in the terms, and after that trial ends, you either move to a paid plan or your account can be deactivated if you do not subscribe.
How Leya Ai behaves in the Philippines
For Philippine users, the biggest pain points are not local language settings but billing clarity and support speed. The support email listed is [email protected], support hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm ET, and no phone line is published.
Take note: ET is far behind Philippine time, so replies may land late at night or the next day. Local complaints also mention freezing, pronunciation exercises not progressing, and unexpected renewals, which makes it smart to save proof before you cancel.
How to cancel Leya Ai without getting charged again
Checks to do before you tap cancel
A lot of users get frustrated because they think uninstalling the app ends the subscription. It does not. Before you cancel, open your account, confirm where you subscribed, note your next billing date, and save a screenshot of your current plan and renewal screen.
If you paid through Apple or Google, cancel inside that store, not only inside the app. If you paid on the web, use the account cancellation page. This one step avoids the most common Philippine complaint: getting billed again after thinking the subscription was already off.
- Screenshot your active plan name and renewal date
- Save the email address used at sign-up
- Check whether payment came from card, App Store, or Google Play
- Export or save anything you still need from the account
Exact web cancellation path
If your subscription was started on the web, use the official cancellation page published by Leya Ai: subscription login page. Enter the same email address you used when signing up, then open the link sent to your inbox, and follow the on-screen cancellation instructions.
This route is the cleanest because it creates direct account-level proof. If the email does not arrive within a few minutes, check Spam, Promotions, and Trash. The truth is, Leya Ai's process is more indirect than it should be because you need the login link by email before you can even reach the cancellation page.
- Open the cancellation login page
- Enter your sign-up email
- Open the email from Leya Ai
- Tap the secure access link
- Follow the cancellation prompts
- Save a screenshot of the final confirmation page
Cancel through App Store or Google Play
Leya Ai also publishes app-store cancellation steps. On iPhone or iPad, open App Store, tap your profile icon, choose Subscriptions, select your Leya AI subscription, then tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. On Android, open Google Play Store, open the menu, choose Subscriptions, select Leya AI, then tap Cancel Subscription and confirm.
Store cancellation often gives better proof because Apple and Google keep their own billing records. If you subscribed through one of those stores, do not email Leya Ai first and wait. Cancel in the store right away, then contact support only if the subscription still appears active after that.
- App Store path: Profile icon > Subscriptions > Leya AI > Cancel Subscription
- Google Play path: Menu > Subscriptions > Leya AI > Cancel Subscription
- Take a screenshot showing the status changed after cancellation
- Watch your next billing date in the store record
Email, contact form, and postal backup
Leya Ai lists [email protected] for support and points users to its support article at official cancellation help. There is no published phone number and no live chat, so email is your written support channel if the normal cancellation flow fails.
If you need a paper trail, you can also send a cancellation notice by post to the Lithuania address listed later in this guide. Some users prefer a digital registered-letter service such as Postclic because it creates timestamped proof of sending, receipt, and opening without a trip to the post office. Still, for most users, the web or app-store route is faster.
After you cancel, here is what changes
Access and renewal after the cancellation date
Leya Ai's terms do not clearly spell out an auto-renewal clause, but the service is sold as recurring subscription access, so the practical rule is simple: cancel before the next billing date shown in your account or store record. If you miss that date, the next charge may already be processed.
The refund policy is strict, so timing matters. Since the terms say there are no refunds or credits for partially used membership periods, late cancellation can mean you keep access for the rest of the paid period but do not get money back for unused days.
What happens to your data
The terms say user data is kept as long as you maintain an active account. If the account stays inactive for 2 years, the data will be deleted or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe unless the law requires longer retention "as stated in the terms" (leyaai.com).
That means cancellation is not the same as immediate deletion. If you want to keep prompts, lesson history, or any saved content, download or screenshot it before ending the subscription because the terms do not promise a dedicated export tool.
Leya Ai refund rules and what actually works
The official refund policy is strict
Leya Ai's terms are blunt: "All payments are nonrefundable, and there are no refunds or credits for partially used membership periods" (leyaai.com). The same terms also say there are no refunds for unused periods after cancellation, so do not expect pro-rated money back for the rest of the month or year.
This is where many users in the Philippines get upset. If the app froze, lessons did not progress, or you forgot to cancel in time, the published policy still leans against refunds. In plain language, cancellation stops future billing, but it usually does not reverse a past charge.
How to ask for a refund anyway
If the charge came through Leya Ai directly, send a concise email to [email protected] with your account email, charge date, amount, payment method, and screenshots. Mention the exact issue, such as duplicate billing, unauthorized renewal, or app malfunction, and attach proof from your bank, GCash, Maya, or card statement.
If you paid through Apple or Google, Leya Ai says it cannot issue the refund and that refunds must be requested from the application store directly "as stated in the terms" (leyaai.com). That is a key detail many people miss. Web billing and app-store billing follow different refund channels.
- Direct billing: email [email protected] with evidence
- Apple billing: request refund through Apple account billing tools
- Google billing: request refund through Google Play order support
- Save all screenshots and response emails
Your rights in the Philippines if the charge looks wrong
In the Philippines, the Consumer Act of the Philippines or RA 7394 is the main consumer protection law for unfair practices and billing disputes. There is no universal cooling-off rule for all online subscriptions, but door-to-door and direct sales can carry a 7 working day cooling-off period, while online purchases do not have the same blanket statutory right.
If the charge was unauthorized or continued after cancellation, you can dispute it with your bank, credit card issuer, GCash, or Maya. Under BSP complaint practice, cardholders commonly have up to 60 days from the statement date to dispute a transaction, so act quickly and attach your cancellation proof.
Chargeback as a last resort
If support does not respond or denies a clearly unauthorized charge, file a chargeback request with your bank or e-wallet provider. Give them the cancellation screenshot, the confirmation email, the billing statement, and any support messages. This works best when the issue is duplicate billing, billing after cancellation, or a charge you did not authorize.
You can also raise a consumer complaint with DTI for online subscription issues under RA 7394. A chargeback should be your last step after trying the normal refund route, because banks usually ask whether you contacted the merchant first.
The small print that matters before you subscribe
Free trial, commitment, and auto-renewal details
Leya Ai's terms mention a free trial for new users. The wording says new users can experience the Premium tier during the free trial, and after the trial ends, users can subscribe to a paid plan or have their account deactivated (leyaai.com).
The terms do not clearly state a commitment duration and do not clearly spell out an auto-renewal clause. That missing detail is frustrating because recurring billing is exactly what users need to understand before a trial ends. Because of that, your safest move is to set your own reminder 2 to 3 days before the trial or billing date.
Applicable law and account retention
The terms say the applicable law is Lithuania. For a Philippine user, that does not cancel your local consumer complaint options for payment disputes, but it does explain why support and company records point to a Lithuanian address instead of a local office.
Data retention is clearer than billing terms. The account data can stay on file while the account is active, and after 2 years of inactivity it may be deleted or anonymized within a reasonable timeframe (leyaai.com). If your account contains anything useful, save it before cancelling.
Leya Ai plans and pricing in the Philippines
Published subscription prices
| Plan | Price (PHP) | Billing period | Main features |
| Weekly Access | ₱699.00 | Weekly | All app features |
| Monthly Plan | ₱399.00 | Monthly | All app features |
| 3 Months Plan | ₱999.00 | 3 Months | All app features |
| 6 Months Plan | ₱2,490.00 | 6 Months | All app features |
| Yearly Access | ₱2,490.00 | Yearly | All app features |
The odd pricing detail is that 6 Months Plan and Yearly Access are both listed at ₱2,490.00. If that pricing is current, the yearly option gives double the time for the same amount, which makes the 6-month plan poor value.
Another surprise is that Weekly Access at ₱699.00 costs more than the Monthly Plan at ₱399.00. That is a red flag to watch for during trial conversion because a rushed tap can land you on the more expensive short-term plan.
Which plan is cheapest and which is hardest to justify
The lowest published recurring price is the Monthly Plan at ₱399.00. The most expensive on a per-period basis is Weekly Access at ₱699.00 per week, which can add up much faster than monthly billing.
Prices are stated as subject to change, with the note that current pricing should be confirmed in the official app listing. If you are already subscribed, compare your actual receipt with the plan table above because older users sometimes remain on a plan they would never choose today.
If you are in the Philippines, these are your practical rights
Laws and agencies that matter for a Leya Ai dispute
For Philippine users, the main law to remember is the Consumer Act of the Philippines or RA 7394. It is the law you can cite when a service misrepresents features, keeps charging without proper consent, or makes redress difficult for an online subscription.
Leya Ai's own terms do not specify a cooling-off period or a withdrawal right. That means the contract text does not give you a special extra window for online cancellation refunds, so your strongest protection in a billing dispute often comes from your payment provider and DTI complaint channels.
Cooling-off and withdrawal in plain language
In the Philippines, a 7 working day cooling-off period is recognized for door-to-door or direct sales. For online subscriptions like Leya Ai, there is no universal law that automatically gives every user a 7-day no-questions-asked refund.
Here is the practical takeaway: if you started a free trial, cancel before the trial ends. If you were charged after you cancelled, act as a billing-dispute case, not as a simple change-of-mind request. That distinction gives you a better chance with your bank, GCash, Maya, Apple, or Google.
How to file a complaint
If support does not fix the issue, prepare a short evidence pack. Include your account email, screenshots of cancellation, the charge amount, the date, and copies of emails sent to [email protected]. Then file with DTI for the consumer side and with your bank or e-wallet for the payment side.
For card and wallet disputes, contact the issuer as soon as the charge appears. BSP-related complaint handling is especially useful when the bank or issuer does not process your complaint properly within the normal dispute window.
- State the merchant name as Leya Ai
- Attach the cancellation confirmation
- Attach the billing statement or wallet history
- State whether the charge was unauthorized or post-cancellation
Useful Philippine contacts
For consumer complaints, start with DTI and your payment provider. For banking and card escalation, BSP is the agency to remember, especially if a bank or e-wallet does not address an unauthorized recurring charge properly.
You can use the official DTI consumer care channels and BSP online assistance pages when preparing your complaint. These official sites are included in the useful links section at the end so you can open them directly after finishing this guide.
What customers say about billing and cancellation
Overall verdict from available reviews
Based on the review sample provided, cancellation looks difficult rather than smooth. The sentiment trend is 0 positive and 4 negative out of 4 unique reviews, with repeated complaints about charges after cancellation, unclear subscription controls, and weak customer support.
That does not prove every user has a bad experience, but it is a clear warning sign. In the Philippines, this lines up with local pain points already reported for the app: freezing, lessons not progressing, and unexpected renewals.
Recurring problems users mention
| Theme | Frequency | Typical example |
| Charge after cancel | 2 reviews | Renewal after uninstall |
| Cancellation difficulty | 1 review | No cancel option |
| Broken app support | 1 review | No useful reply |
| Source | Rating | Main topic | Sentiment |
| TrustPilot | 1/5 | Ease of cancellation | Negative |
| TrustPilot | 1/5 | Charge after cancel | Negative |
| TrustPilot | 1/5 | Charge after cancel | Negative |
| TrustPilot | 1/5 | Customer service | Negative |
Individual testimonials
No positive cancellation reviews were included in the verified dataset. To stay balanced, the positive side is that Leya Ai does publish an official cancellation page and app-store instructions, which is better than services that provide no public path at all.
Documents to gather before and after you cancel
What to save before cancellation
Before cancelling, save proof of your plan, your renewal date, and the billing channel. This takes 2 minutes and can save you hours if a new charge appears later. The most useful evidence is a screenshot showing the plan name and the next billing date inside the app, store account, or payment page.
If you still need your work, lesson history, or saved content, capture it now. Leya Ai's terms mention data retention for up to 2 years of inactivity, but that does not mean your premium access or in-app history will stay easy to reach after cancellation.
What to save for refunds or disputes
For a refund request or chargeback, collect the transaction date, exact amount, payment method, and receipt or statement image. If you paid through Apple or Google, save the order number from the store receipt. If you paid by card, save the last four digits and the statement line showing the merchant.
After cancellation, keep the confirmation email and a screenshot of the final status page. Heads up: if there is no email, the screenshot becomes even more important because it can show the date and time you completed the process.
Common mistakes that lead to another charge
Using the wrong cancellation channel
A very common mistake is cancelling in the app when the billing was actually through App Store or Google Play. In that case, the subscription can remain active because Apple or Google controls the billing, not the app interface itself.
Fix: open your receipt and identify the merchant. If the receipt came from Apple or Google, cancel there. If the charge came directly from Leya Ai, use the web cancellation page and save the confirmation screen.
Assuming uninstalling the app ends billing
One review explicitly described uninstalling the app and still getting charged later. That happens because deleting an app removes it from your phone, not from the recurring payment system tied to your account or card.
Fix: always cancel the subscription first, then uninstall if you want. After that, check your statement again on the next expected billing date to confirm no new charge appears.
Waiting too close to the billing date
If you cancel on the same day the renewal is processed, the charge may already be in motion. Since Leya Ai says payments are nonrefundable and there are no credits for partial periods, a late cancellation can become an expensive mistake.
Fix: cancel at least 24 to 72 hours before the renewal date shown in your billing record. Then set a calendar reminder for the day before renewal each billing cycle until you verify the subscription is fully inactive.
Expecting a pro-rated refund
Some users assume they will get money back for unused days after cancelling. Leya Ai's terms say the opposite. No refunds or credits are offered for partially used membership periods, and no refunds are provided for unused periods after cancellation.
Fix: treat cancellation as a stop-next-bill action, not a money-back action. If the charge itself was unauthorized, that is different, and you should push the refund or chargeback route with evidence.
Failing to keep proof
The hardest disputes are the ones where the user has no screenshot, no confirmation email, and no visible cancellation timestamp. Without that evidence, support and banks may say there is not enough proof to reverse the charge.
Fix: keep three records every time: the final confirmation screen, the confirmation email if any, and the bank or wallet statement showing the last successful charge. That trio is usually enough for a stronger complaint.
Fast comparison of your cancellation options
Methods, timing, fee, and effort
| Method | Notice period | Fee | Difficulty |
| Web/account | Before next billing | No fee found | Easy |
| App Store (iOS) | 5-10 business days | No fee found | Higher, strong proof |
| Google Play (Android) | Before next billing | No fee found | Medium |
What this comparison means in real life
The web route is straightforward if you subscribed directly with Leya Ai. App Store can feel slightly more rigid, but it gives strong billing proof if there is a dispute. Google Play is similar, though the interface can differ by Android version.
No cancellation fee or early termination fee was found in the published terms. The real cost risk is not a fee for cancelling, but missing the renewal deadline and then facing a no-refund policy.
What to do right after cancellation
Immediate checks during the first 10 minutes
As soon as you cancel, confirm the subscription status changed in the same place where you ended it. If you used the web page, save the final screen. If you used App Store or Google Play, reopen the subscription page and make sure the status no longer shows active renewal.
Then create a calendar reminder for your next expected billing date plus 1 day. This sounds basic, but it is the quickest way to catch an unauthorized recurring charge while your evidence is still fresh.
Monitor your bank or e-wallet and escalate fast if needed
Watch your card, GCash, Maya, or bank statement for at least one full billing cycle after cancellation. If any unauthorized or post-cancellation charge appears, contact the issuer immediately and request a dispute or chargeback. In the Philippines, cardholders commonly have up to 60 days from the statement date to dispute a transaction under BSP-related banking practice.
If the merchant side goes nowhere, file with DTI under RA 7394 and keep every screenshot you saved during cancellation. That combination of merchant proof and payment proof is what usually moves a complaint forward.
Alternatives if you are moving on
If you are cancelling because the app did not work as expected, a few alternatives mentioned in the research include Proto, Kital, and Featherless.AI. Proto stands out for voice and text AI support in Tagalog and Cebuano, while Kital focuses on custom AI business solutions and Featherless.AI is built around predictable capacity pricing.
These are not one-to-one clones for every Leya Ai use case, but they are worth a look if your reason for leaving is reliability, language support, or billing predictability.
Useful links
Where to send a postal cancellation notice
Physical address on record
If you want a paper backup for your cancellation file, use the company address associated with Leya Ai in Lithuania:
- Tilžės g. 29-16, LT-78229, Šiauliai, Lithuania
This is not the fastest method for stopping billing, so treat it as a backup record rather than your main path. For active subscriptions, the web cancellation page or the app-store route is usually the faster option.
Online-only reality for most Philippine users
For users in the Philippines, this is effectively an online-only cancellation process. No local office, no published phone support, and no live chat were found in the verified support details, which is why screenshots and email records matter so much here.
If you want the lowest-friction route, cancel where you were billed, save proof the same day, and monitor your account through the next billing cycle. That one routine solves most of the trouble users report with Leya Ai.