Routine guide
Subscription Renewal Audit
A calm checklist for deciding what to keep, reduce or cancel.
Subscriptions can quietly multiply over time. This routine helps you look at what you are paying for, decide what still earns its place and tidy up the rest.
Step by step checklist
- 1
List all active subscriptions
Export or gather a list of subscriptions from your bank, app stores and email. Include streaming, software, memberships and small app purchases.
- 2
Group by purpose
Roughly group subscriptions into categories such as entertainment, work tools or learning. This can make patterns easier to see.
- 3
Decide what to keep, reduce or cancel
For each subscription ask how often you use it and whether it still adds value. Mark it as keep, reduce or cancel.
- 4
Action your decisions
Log in to accounts and make changes. Cancel unused services, switch to smaller plans where appropriate and keep those you are happy with.
- 5
Note renewal dates and review cycle
Record key renewal dates and decide how often you want to repeat this audit. Adding them to RoutineHQ means you will see them coming.
Tips to make this routine easier
- Run this audit at least once a year, or twice if you prefer.
- Look out for annual subscriptions that renew automatically.
- Be honest about what you actually use rather than what you wish you used.
Audit subscriptions with RoutineHQ
RoutineHQ is a natural home for a subscription checklist. You can see which services you have reviewed, store links to cancellation pages and set reminders ahead of renewal dates.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a subscription audit take?
For most people it takes 30 to 60 minutes, depending on how many services they have.
Should I cancel everything I do not use weekly?
Not necessarily. Some services are valuable even if you use them less often. Focus on whether you would miss it if it were gone.
What about shared family accounts?
Include shared subscriptions in your list and decide together which ones still make sense.