# Crunchyroll vs Amazon Prime Video

Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Video both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 47% of Crunchyroll's written reviews are positive against 17% of Amazon Prime Video's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crunchyroll sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Amazon Prime Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Crunchyroll against 4.8 for Amazon Prime Video. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5M and 3.1M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Crunchyroll's written reviews are positive against 17% of Amazon Prime Video's.

Crunchyroll ships an update weekly, Amazon Prime Video every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crunchyroll | Amazon Prime Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll/id329913454/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-prime-video/id545519333/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5M | **3.1M** |
| Positive reviews | **47.1% of reviews** | 16.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#5** | #7 |
| Size | 242 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Crunchyroll, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/329913457) | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) |

## What reviewers say

### Crunchyroll

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crunchyroll/id329913454)

**Currently charting:** #5 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #13 Top Grossing, #39 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream a vast library of anime shows, movies, and exclusive music content. Enjoy ad-free viewing, simulcasts from Japan, and personalized recommendations. Download episodes for offline playback and access exclusive games.

**Highlights:** Stream new and classic anime episodes, Ad-free and high-quality viewing, Exclusive music videos and concerts, Subbed and dubbed anime options, Simulcast episodes from Japan, Offline viewing, Crunchyroll Originals

**Features:** SharePlay, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anime Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Anime Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Fan | $9.99 | per month |
| All-Access Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| All-Access Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium+ Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Mega Fan  Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| Fan Manga Bundle | $13.99 | per month |
| Mega Fan Manga Bundle | $17.49 | per month |
| Ultimate Fan | $17.99 | per month |
| Fan | $79.99 | per year |
| Crunchyroll Premium Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Mega Fan  Annual | $139.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Fan | $149.99 | per year |
| Ultimate Fan Annual | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for watching anime
- 👍 Huge variety of anime content
- 👍 Affordable premium subscription
- 🚀 Smooth app performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Too many ads for free users
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Logging out issues and account problems
- 🔍 Limited content selection compared to other services

**Reported bugs**

- Subtitles not working or out of sync
- Video playback issues and freezing
- Login/logout problems and account management bugs

**Requested features**

- Add skip intro/outro feature
- Improve ad placement and reduce frequency
- Implement user profiles and watch history management
- Expand content library with more anime titles


### Amazon Prime Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-prime-video/id545519333)

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #15 Top Free · Entertainment, #32 Top Grossing, #64 Top Free (US App Store)

Stream a vast library of movies, TV shows, live events, and sports. Discover original series and films, rent or buy new releases, and enjoy personalized recommendations. Download content to watch offline and create individual profiles for a tailored viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Watch original series and movies, Download videos for offline viewing, Rent or buy new releases, Personalized recommendations, Multiple user profiles, X-Ray access powered by IMDb

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad free | $2.99 | per month |
| Prime Video Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Prime Video Monthly | $8.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great selection of movies and TV shows
- 💡 Useful X-Ray feature with trivia and cast info
- 👍 Smooth streaming experience
- 🎁 Good value as part of Prime membership

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent syncing of progress across devices
- 🔍 Cluttered and confusing user interface
- 💰 Excessive ads and upsells for additional content
- 🔍 Difficult to find and access purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent playback issues and buffering
- Subtitles not working correctly
- App crashes and freezes on various devices

**Requested features**

- Improved search and browsing experience
- Ability to create user profiles and watchlists
- Seamless Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Better organization of free vs. paid content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crunchyroll free?

Crunchyroll is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Amazon Prime Video free?

Amazon Prime Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crunchyroll or Amazon Prime Video?

Amazon Prime Video is rated higher. Crunchyroll averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5M ratings, while Amazon Prime Video averages 4.8 from 3.1M ratings.

### Do Crunchyroll or Amazon Prime Video have ads?

Both Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Video show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crunchyroll or Amazon Prime Video?

Crunchyroll ships an update weekly, and Amazon Prime Video every 4 days. Most recently, Crunchyroll was updated on October 27, 2026 and Amazon Prime Video on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Crunchyroll or Amazon Prime Video?

Crunchyroll currently peaks at #5 in the App Store charts, and Amazon Prime Video at #7. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*