LandSailor, yes the pricing structure is significantly different. The InReach subscription is effectively double the cost of Spot with Tracking.
I don't know what will happen when the InReach becomes locally available and locally supported, but I suspect the pricing will shoot up. For instance, the US 'Recreation' plan for $24.95/month included unlimited tracking and 40 text messages a month. In Canada, you're up for $29.95 and the unlimited tracking has gone, you can choose between (25 tracks and 100 texts) or (250 tracks and 10 texts) per month. Have to wonder what will happen when the Aussies get hold of the pricing structure.
The Pieps is certainly an interesting gadget, but not sure about it - is the battery replaceable? It's also $25/mo with 100 tracking points. At least an extra points are just 5c each... The
Briartek Cerebus looks more useful but may also be battery limited.
Oh, and in case anyone is interested, activation/registration of the InReach was straightforward and easy, as was pairing with the iPhone. There is an activation fee of $19.95 that you don't see until you are committed ($30 in Canada)
I've ordered a RAM mount for it so it can also be mounted in the Outback Rock Muncher.