How to Change Your iPhone App Store Region in 2025: Access Apps from Any Country

Want to access apps and games available only in another country’s App Store? Changing your iPhone’s App Store location takes just a few minutes and opens up thousands of additional apps and services. Here’s exactly how to do it.

What Does Changing Your App Store Location Do?

Changing your App Store region updates which country’s App Store you access and what apps are available for download on your iPhone. When you change your Apple ID’s country or region setting, Apple filters the apps, games, and services displayed to you based on your new location. This means you’ll see different app libraries, pricing in local currency, and access to region-exclusive apps. Current as of: iOS 18 (November 2025)

Why Change Your App Store Location?

• Access region-exclusive apps: Many apps and games are only available in specific countries’ App Stores
• Price advantages: Apps sometimes cost less in different regions or offer different pricing tiers
• Early access to releases: Some apps launch in certain countries before becoming globally available
• Support local developers: Access apps created specifically for your target region’s market

Important Requirements Before You Start

• Valid payment method: You must have a payment method (credit card, debit card, or Apple Gift Card) issued by a bank in the country you’re switching to. Apple requires this for account verification.
• Payment methods vary by region: The types of payment methods Apple accepts differ significantly by country. Before attempting to switch, verify which payment methods are accepted in your target region on Apple’s payment methods page.
• Complete outstanding obligations: You must spend any remaining account balance, complete active subscriptions, and finish all pre-orders or season passes in your current region before switching.

How to Change Your iPhone App Store Location - Step by Step

Step 1: Open Your Apple ID Settings On your iPhone, open the Settings app and scroll to the very top. Tap your name to access your Apple ID account settings.

Step 2: Find Media & Purchases Scroll down and tap ‘Media & Purchases’ (on iOS 15 and later) or ‘iTunes & App Store’ if you’re on an older iOS version. This section controls your App Store region.

Step 3: View Your Account Tap ‘View Account’ at the top of the screen. You’ll be asked to authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or your Apple ID password.

Step 4: Access Country or Region Settings In your Account Settings page, locate ‘Country/Region’ and tap it. This shows your current App Store location.

Step 5: Select Your New Country Tap ‘Change Country or Region’ and choose the country whose App Store you want to access from the complete list.

Step 6: Review and Agree to Terms Apple displays the terms and conditions for your new region. Review them carefully, then tap ‘Agree’ to confirm.

Step 7: Add a Valid Payment Method You must provide a payment method issued in your new country. Enter your credit card, debit card, or other accepted payment details. This is mandatory—Apple requires a local payment method for verification.

Step 8: Enter Your Billing Address Provide a billing address that matches your new region. Apple verifies that both your payment method and address correspond to the country you selected.

Step 9: Complete the Change Review all your information and tap ‘Done’ or ‘Confirm’. Your change is now complete.

Step 10: Verify the Change Open the App Store app on your home screen. You should see apps and pricing in the currency of your new region. The footer of the App Store should display your new country name, confirming the change was successful.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Your region change was declined: Verify that your payment method is valid in the country you’re switching to and that your billing address matches. Some regions have strict verification requirements—check Apple’s payment methods page to confirm which card types are accepted in your target country.

You can’t find ‘Media & Purchases’: If you’re using iOS 14 or earlier, look for ‘iTunes & App Store’ instead. Update to iOS 15 or later for the ‘Media & Purchases’ naming.

Payment method keeps being rejected: Different regions accept different payment methods. Not all card types are universally accepted. Contact Apple Support or verify your card is issued by a bank in your target country.

You still see your old region’s apps: Clear the App Store cache by closing and reopening the app, or restart your iPhone completely. Changes may take a few minutes to fully propagate.

Changing your iPhone’s App Store location is straightforward once you have a valid payment method from your target country. You’ll now have access to an entirely new App Store with region-exclusive apps and services. Remember you can change your region again in the future, as long as you meet all the prerequisites each time.