Are the international versions still locked out of US apps or can they be used with a US account?

Wakrak:

 

 

 

Mighty Ape is selling the 2019 model. USD$59.99 on Amazon. 

 

I bought this in November to replace an existing Firestick 4K but haven't unpacked it yet.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08XVYZ1Y5?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details

Despite the link indicating US$35.48 I paid US$25 as  Black Friday deal. Sent it to NZ via Youshop.

Not exactly sure how much it cost since I did a package consolidation but approximately NZ$28 including GST

I have only ever used the US models and have never bothered trying to load NZ apps so the US version is fine for me.