Lately, I've been dealing with a situation where a service costs a certain amount in my country, but my friends from other countries get cheaper rates or additional features for no real reason. It's a little strange to pay more just because my IP address indicates that I'm from the "wrong" place. Once, I even wanted to sign up for a subscription, but when I saw the price difference, I changed my mind. I wonder if any of you have actually tried changing your location to see other options, or is it too complicated?
Yeah, I've tried switching locations a couple of times, mostly out of curiosity. Some apps literally change their whole pricing page depending on where you "appear" to be. On Android I used https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.toggle.vpn (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.toggle.vpn) because it's quick to flip between regions without digging through settings. I'm not doing it to chase pennies, but sometimes the difference is huge, especially with subscriptions. At the very least it helps me see what options other countries get before I decide whether it's worth paying here.
From my side I mostly stick to whatever is available in my region, just so things update properly and payments don't break. But I do check terms carefully — some services quietly add limitations depending on the country, and you only notice months later. I've also seen apps where whole sections appear or disappear after an update, not because of features, but because of regional rules. Keeping screenshots of what's included in your plan at the start saves some confusion down the line.