Local pricing outperforms flat global pricing
Every. Single. Time.

Different countries have different spending power, different price expectations, and different subscription norms. Apps that localize their pricing consistently see higher conversion, better LTV, and stronger global growth.

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One global price doesn’t make sense for a global audience

Most subscription apps still use one USD price for all countries.
This creates three big problems:

Too expensive in emerging markets

India, Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia — a $29/year price is wildly out of reach for many users.

Too cheap in high-income countries

Switzerland, Norway, Singapore, Denmark — users can often pay 50–200% more without reducing conversion.

Zero alignment with local subscription culture

Every country has different norms for what an app “should” cost.

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Local pricing works because it matches:

Local affordability

Pricing adapts to each market’s real spending power so users see subscription costs that feel fair and accessible.

Local subscription expectations

Different regions expect different price points. Mirava aligns your plans with what users in each market are used to paying.

Local price sensitivity

Some markets react strongly to small price changes. Mirava adjusts tiers to reduce churn and improve conversion in high-sensitivity regions.

Local psychological rounding rules

Endings like .99 or whole numbers perform differently across countries. Mirava uses regional rounding norms to maximize perceived value.

Local currency value fluctuations

Currencies move constantly. Mirava tracks FX trends and updates your prices so your revenue stays stable across all markets.

Local competitive price ranges

Every market has its own competition baseline. Mirava benchmarks your tiers against local competitors to keep your pricing attractive.

When prices feel “native,” users convert more.
This is not theory — it’s consistently proven in subscription behavior.

Apple Music, YouTube Premium, Netflix and Spotify do not use flat pricing.

They all:

Localize prices
Use psychological rounding per region
Adjust prices multiple times per year
React to FX swings
Calibrate for local subscription culture
Set higher prices for strong economies
Lower prices for emerging markets

If the biggest apps in the world use localized pricing, there’s a reason: It works.

Localized pricing is grounded in real economic behavior

Price Sensitivity (Elasticity)

Some markets are extremely price-sensitive.
Others barely react to price changes.
Optimizing for local elasticity drives:

Higher conversion
Higher LTV
Higher overall revenue
Purchasing Power Variance

Purchasing power varies wildly across countries, which is why a $29 USD app can feel insignificant in Switzerland but completely out of reach in Turkey or India. Localized pricing simply aligns with what people can realistically afford in each market.

Subscription Norm Anchoring

Every country also has its own “normal” subscription range. The UK and Nordics tolerate higher tiers, Southeast Asia expects lower ones, and South America responds strongly to psychological rounding patterns.

Mirava places your pricing inside the anchors already shaped by major apps.

FX Distortion Over Time

Using simple FX conversion creates:

Random price shifts
Ugly price endings
Lost revenue in strong economies
Pricing trust issues

Willingness-to-Pay (WTP) combines economics, behavior, and real-world subscription data

Mirava’s pricing engine blends:

Market Behavior & Expectations

  • Real mobile purchase behavior
  • Regional subscription culture
  • Category-specific price expectations
  • Benchmarks from global platforms

Pricing Mechanics & Stability

  • FX normalization
  • Psychological rounding
  • Market sensitivity patterns
  • Cross-platform price alignment

“But won’t lower prices reduce global revenue?”

Localized pricing increases total revenue, not just price per unit.

Teams know they should localize pricing. They just don’t have the time

Manual hurdles that kill global pricing:

App Store tiers + Google Play conversion rules

The two-store mismatch is the #1 reason teams avoid touching pricing. It’s complicated, time-consuming, and easy to screw up.

FX volatility

Currencies drift constantly, and manual updates create chaos. This is a universal pain point for anyone selling globally.

No analytics for pricing

Teams have no idea what’s working or not. Without insight, every change feels risky — so they just don’t make them.

Does localized pricing confuse global users?
No. Users only see the price available in their own country, in their local currency. Nothing changes for international visitors, and there’s no cross-region visibility. This is standard for modern subscription apps and fully aligned with App Store and Google Play behavior.
Will existing subscribers be affected?
No. Apple and Google protect active subscriptions by default, so current users keep their existing price unless you explicitly choose to update it. Localized pricing applies mainly to new customers and future upgrades, which makes it a safe way to optimize without disrupting your base.
Is localized pricing safe?
Yes. Localized pricing is not a workaround — it’s a standard practice used by Apple, Google, Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and most large subscription apps. Both app stores provide official frameworks for regional pricing adjustments, including purchasing-power updates and FX-driven corrections.
Can localized pricing decrease revenue?
Not when done correctly. Lowering prices in high-sensitivity regions typically boosts conversions, while maintaining or increasing prices in stronger economies balances overall revenue. The net impact is almost always positive, which is why global apps rely on localized pricing as a growth lever.

Unlock higher global conversion and revenue with localized pricing

Let Mirava show you exactly what users in each country are willing to pay.

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