Substack

Based on AppPriceHub data, Substack is cheapest in the Nigeria region (NG) at approximately ¥19.31/month, compared to ¥33.98/month in the US region. Nigeria is only 57% of the US price, saving around ¥175.92 per year. Across all 36 tracked regions, the highest price reaches ¥1,362.04, making Nigeria the most affordable option for individual subscribers by a clear margin.

Create a Nigerian Apple ID, then top it up by purchasing Nigeria App Store gift cards from a trusted source. Complete your Substack subscription under that account. Since Substack content and reading history are tied to your Substack user account rather than your Apple ID, you can switch back to your primary Apple ID afterward and still access your active subscriptions and newsletter content without any interruption to your reading experience.

The Nigerian naira is subject to significant exchange rate volatility, which can increase the actual cost when converted to your home currency. Nigerian App Store gift cards should only be purchased from reputable sources. Additionally, Apple's policies discourage using foreign accounts to circumvent regional pricing, which carries a potential risk of account restrictions. It is advisable to use a dedicated Nigerian Apple ID solely for this subscription, monitor exchange rate movements, and opt for an annual plan when the rate is favorable to lock in a lower price.

Substack focuses on long-form newsletter subscriptions where readers pay creators directly, making it well suited for in-depth writers looking to build a stable, paying audience. X Premium, on the other hand, emphasizes social interaction and content distribution. In terms of pricing, the Nigeria region Substack costs approximately ¥19.31/month, while X in Japan is around ¥4.19/month. The two platforms serve different purposes, and content creators are encouraged to choose based on their primary format — or use both together as complementary tools.