# PricePatch > App Store Connect pricing tool for Mac. Set localized prices across all 175 App Store territories using purchasing power parity (PPP) indices. PricePatch is a native macOS app that connects to the App Store Connect API and lets developers manage pricing for apps, subscriptions, and in-app purchases across all 175 territories. It includes 10 built-in PPP indices for localized pricing. ## Key features - 175 App Store territories in one grid - 10 PPP indices: Netflix, Spotify, Apple Music, Big Mac, Bundled PPP (Apple), World Bank, OECD, IMF, Numbeo, Economic Complexity - Change-set workflow with diff review before applying - Batch apply across all territories - Subscriptions and IAP support - Multi-app management with one API key ## Requirements - macOS 13 (Ventura) or later - An App Store Connect API key with pricing permissions. You need three things from App Store Connect > Users and Access > Integrations > App Store Connect API: - Issuer ID - Key ID - The .p8 private key file ## Pricing - Monthly: $7.99/mo (cancel anytime) - Yearly: $39.99/yr (save 58%) - Lifetime: $59.99 once (all future updates included) - All plans include every feature. No tiers or feature gates. - Managed through the Mac App Store. Local pricing varies by territory. ## PPP indices explained PricePatch includes 10 purchasing power parity indices. Each uses a different lens on what customers in a given country can realistically pay. You pick an index, set your base price in one territory (typically the US), and PricePatch calculates adjusted prices for all other territories. ### Streaming-based indices - **Netflix Index**: Based on Netflix subscription prices across countries. Useful because Netflix already does extensive local pricing research. Good default for subscription apps. - **Spotify Index**: Derived from Spotify Premium pricing by region. Similar to Netflix but reflects a slightly different user base and pricing strategy. - **Apple Music Index**: Uses Apple Music subscription tiers worldwide. Closest to how Apple itself thinks about local pricing for digital goods. ### Classic economic indices - **Big Mac Index**: The Economist's famous purchasing power comparison based on McDonald's Big Mac prices. Well-known, intuitive, and available for many countries. A solid general-purpose choice. - **Bundled PPP (Apple)**: Built from Apple's own App Store price tier structure. Reflects how Apple has already adjusted its tiers for local markets. Good if you want to stay close to Apple's own equalization logic but with more control. ### Macroeconomic indices - **World Bank PPP**: Official purchasing power parity conversion factors published by the World Bank. Comprehensive coverage and methodologically rigorous. Best for developers who want academically grounded pricing. - **OECD Index**: Comparative price levels from OECD member data. Strong coverage for developed economies, less complete for emerging markets. - **IMF Index**: International Monetary Fund implied PPP rates. Similar to World Bank but uses a different methodology. Good for cross-referencing. ### Alternative indices - **Numbeo Index**: Based on crowd-sourced cost of living data across cities and countries. Reflects real consumer spending patterns rather than theoretical economic models. Good for consumer-facing apps. - **Economic Complexity Index**: Based on Harvard Growth Lab's economic sophistication metric. Rather than measuring what things cost, it measures how productive and diversified an economy is. Useful for B2B or productivity tools where willingness to pay correlates with economic sophistication. ## How the change-set workflow works 1. Connect your App Store Connect API key (Issuer ID, Key ID, .p8 file). 2. Select an app and product (app, subscription, or IAP) from your account. 3. PricePatch loads current live prices for all 175 territories. 4. Choose a PPP index and set your base price. 5. PricePatch calculates adjusted prices for every territory and maps them to the nearest valid App Store price tier. 6. Changes are staged locally in a change-set. Nothing is sent to Apple yet. 7. Review the diff: see current price vs. proposed price and percentage change for every territory. 8. Apply when ready. PricePatch uses Apple's equalization-based price resolution to update all territories in a single batch via the App Store Connect API. 9. If something looks wrong, you can review before the next apply. ## Privacy and security - **No server component**: PricePatch runs entirely on your Mac. There is no cloud sync, no account to create, and no server-side processing. - **Credentials in macOS Keychain**: The .p8 private key is stored in the macOS Keychain. Issuer ID and Key ID are stored in UserDefaults. - **Direct API communication**: Credentials are sent directly to api.appstoreconnect.apple.com and nowhere else. - **No analytics or tracking**: No crash reporting, no advertising identifiers, no usage telemetry of any kind. - **No third-party SDKs**: The app talks to one external service (Apple's App Store Connect API) and nothing else. - **Local storage only**: Change-set drafts and pricing configurations are stored in CoreData on your Mac. A price point cache expires automatically after 7 days. Deleting the app removes everything. ## Comparison with competitors ### PricePatch vs Pricetag - **Pricetag** is a native Mac app (~$49 one-time purchase). It covers 175 territories, supports subscriptions and IAPs, and has batch apply. It has limited PPP support (1-2 indices). It does not have a change-set/diff workflow. Limited cross-app management. Good choice if you want a one-time purchase and do not need multiple PPP indices. ### PricePatch vs PriceKit - **PriceKit** is a web-based tool (subscription pricing, varies). It covers 175 territories, supports subscriptions and IAPs, batch apply, and cross-app management. It has some PPP support but fewer indices than PricePatch. No change-set/diff workflow. Good choice if you prefer a web-based interface or work across multiple machines. The trade-off is that your API credentials pass through a third-party server. ### PricePatch vs Price Localize - **Price Localize** is available on iOS and Mac. It offers territory pricing management but with a different approach and feature set. Useful if you want a mobile option for quick price checks. ### PricePatch differentiators - 10 built-in PPP indices (most comprehensive selection) - Change-set workflow with visual diff review before applying - All credentials stay on-device (macOS Keychain) - No data leaves your Mac except direct API calls to Apple ## Blog articles - [How to Price Your iOS App for Every Country Using PPP](https://www.pricepatch.dev/blog/price-ios-app-every-country) — Explains why uniform pricing leaves money on the table and locks out entire markets. Walks through how purchasing power parity indices let you set prices customers can actually afford, territory by territory. - [App Store Connect Pricing: The Complete Guide for Developers](https://www.pricepatch.dev/blog/app-store-connect-pricing-guide) — Covers everything about ASC pricing: 175 territories, ~800 tiers per currency, 43 currencies, base country equalization, scheduling changes, and the differences between app, subscription, and IAP pricing. - [PricePatch vs Pricetag vs PriceKit: Choosing an App Store Pricing Tool](https://www.pricepatch.dev/blog/pricepatch-vs-pricetag-vs-pricekit) — A fair, feature-by-feature comparison of the three most popular App Store pricing tools, covering platform, price, PPP indices, and workflow. ## Links - Website: https://www.pricepatch.dev - Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/pricepatch/id6759199837 - Contact: support@pricepatch.dev - Blog: https://www.pricepatch.dev/blog - Privacy Policy: https://www.pricepatch.dev/privacy - Terms of Service: https://www.pricepatch.dev/terms LastUpdated: 2026-07-08