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Changing the region on your App Store

Can you change the region on your App Store to download a free game from another country?

Posted on Dec 3, 2021 5:02 PM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2021 6:53 PM

1. Because the developer chose to only release it in specific stores, or local law restricts its availability.

2. The iTunes Store model can't be specifically applied to paid content, and for iOS applications, there isn't any other source for the general public.

3. No. Local copyright holders may be different in different countries; this is more applicable to music and videos than applications.

4. See #1.


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Dec 4, 2021 6:53 PM in response to OneQuestionPlease1

1. Because the developer chose to only release it in specific stores, or local law restricts its availability.

2. The iTunes Store model can't be specifically applied to paid content, and for iOS applications, there isn't any other source for the general public.

3. No. Local copyright holders may be different in different countries; this is more applicable to music and videos than applications.

4. See #1.


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Dec 4, 2021 6:45 PM in response to Niel

Just a few more questions, even thought it contradicts my username. Even though the game is free, why would you need to be in the country to do it? Why would it be considered bad to download it if the game is free. Also, if you payed for any micro transactions, wouldn’t the company that developed the game still get money from it? And why do countries such as Canada gain access to games before other countries? Sorry for all the questions but I’m very perplexed.

Changing the region on your App Store

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