Comparison

Amazon Chime vs Powered by Amazon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Amazon Chime

This secure and user-friendly application facilitates online meetings, video conferencing, calls, and chat. It allows for easy content sharing and keeps your communications synchronized across all devices, enabling flexible work arrangements.

Highlights
  • Tap to join meetings
  • HD video conferencing
  • Visual meeting roster
  • Content sharing
  • Chat and chat rooms
  • Cross-device synchronization
Features
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Amazon Chime is a new communications service that transforms meetings and video calls with a secure, easy-to-use application that you can trust. With Amazon Chime, you can conduct online meetings, connect with video conferencing, call, chat, and share content easily, both inside and outside your organization. Amazon Chime is available on any device, and your meetings and conversations are always synchronized so that you can stay connected. Key Features: • Tap to join meetings – no more lengthy pin numbers • Video conference calls with high-definition video tiles • Easily control meetings with the visual roster • Tap to share content, view on any device • Chat and chat rooms, with attachments Amazon Chime frees you to work wherever you need to with a single app for all your communications needs. By using Amazon Chime, you agree to the AWS Customer Agreement (visit https://aws.amazon.com/agreement/), AWS Service Terms (visit https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/), and AWS Privacy Notice (visit https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/). If you already have an AWS Customer Agreement, you agree that the terms of that agreement govern your installation and use of this product.

About

Powered by Amazon

This business app helps Delivery Service Providers manage fuel expenses and enhance operational efficiency. It integrates with fuel card programs for streamlined tracking and reporting.

Highlights
  • Fuel management optimization
  • Operational efficiency improvement
  • Seamless fuel card integration
  • Comdata powered
  • Reporting and tracking
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Powered is a comprehensive mobile solution built for Delivery Service Providers (DSPs) to optimize fuel management and improve operational efficiency. The app is seamlessly integrated with fuel card programs, powered by Comdata, a Corpay company.

Screenshots

Amazon Chime4 screens
Powered by Amazon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Chime at 2.6 against Powered by Amazon's 2.3. Amazon Chime also leads on ratings volume (685 vs 32). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Amazon Chime holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Chime has 685 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Amazon Chime's written reviews are positive against 20% of Powered by Amazon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Amazon Chime versus Powered by Amazon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmazon ChimePowered by Amazon
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (685 ratings) — better2.3 (32 ratings)
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings685 — better32
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB128 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCCORPAY TECHNOLOGIES OPERATING COMPANY, LLC

Customer experience

Amazon Chime

All ratings685 ratings
Positive35.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative56.8%
Written reviews294 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral16.7%
Negative62.2%

Powered by Amazon

All ratings32 ratings
Positive28.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Amazon Chime

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Microphone and audio issues
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Notifications not working properly
  • Typing box issues on mobile

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to edit/delete messages
  • Presence/status options
  • Apple Watch support
  • Better contact/room management
Show 1 more
  • Improved notifications

Powered by Amazon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Amazon Chime

No in-app purchases

None

Powered by Amazon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amazon Chime free?
Amazon Chime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Powered by Amazon free?
Powered by Amazon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Amazon Chime or Powered by Amazon?
Amazon Chime is rated higher. Amazon Chime averages 2.6 out of 5 from 685 ratings, while Powered by Amazon averages 2.3 from 32 ratings.
Do Amazon Chime or Powered by Amazon have ads?
Neither Amazon Chime nor Powered by Amazon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amazon Chime or Powered by Amazon?
Amazon Chime ships an update monthly, and Powered by Amazon monthly. Most recently, Amazon Chime was updated on September 24, 2026 and Powered by Amazon on September 13, 2026.

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