Comparison

Paramount+ vs Amazon Prime Video

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

Head to head
About

Paramount+

Stream exclusive originals, blockbuster movies, and live sports. Enjoy content from CBS, Nickelodeon, and more. Premium plans offer ad-free viewing and live local CBS station access.

Highlights
  • Exclusive originals
  • Blockbuster movies
  • Live sports (NFL, UFC, Champions League)
  • Content from CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central
  • On-demand full episodes
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Kids Mode
Features
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Stream exclusive originals, blockbuster movies, live sports like NFL on CBS, UFC, and UEFA Champions League, all of SHOWTIME® (Premium plan only), and favorites from CBS, BET, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, VH1, and more. - Watch full episodes on demand from hit series like Survivor, South Park, SpongeBob SquarePants and more. - Obsess over originals. Watch subscriber-only originals such as Landman, 1923 and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. - Stream UFC live and on demand. Catch all Numbered Events and Fight Nights, plus a huge library of iconic fights and finishes. - Make every night a movie night with blockbuster hits and fan-favorite films from Paramount Pictures, MGM and more. - Access live streams with around-the-clock news coverage on CBS News 24/7, scores + highlights on CBS Sports HQ and entertainment news on Mixible, plus 20 live channels of curated favorites. - Create up to 6 individual profiles for each member of your household. Have kids? Use our Kids Mode profile feature. - Save your faves with our watchlist feature, My List. Get even MORE on the Premium plan: - Watch ad-free* shows and movies. - Stream your local CBS station live. - Catch the best in live events including March Madness®, The Masters Tournament, The GRAMMYs and more. - Stream all of SHOWTIME, including SHOWTIME East and West live. - Download and watch offline*. Sign up for Paramount+ now. See prmntpl.us/SubscriptionPlans for more details on plans and pricing. Download the app to get started. *Plans include trailers & sponsorship or similar. Live TV has ads. Downloaded content is accessible for earlier of 30 days from date of download or 48 hours from start of playback. Content availability subject to change. Please note use of the Paramount+ app is limited to the United States. Paramount+ promotional offers for new subscribers only. Live TV subject to availability. Prices shown are in U.S. dollars. Other restrictions apply. Your subscription will automatically renew after any applicable promotional period and your Apple ID account will be charged the subscription price on a recurring basis until you cancel. You can cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID account settings. If you cancel your subscription, the cancellation will go into effect at the end of your current subscription period, as applicable. You will have continued access to the Paramount+ Service for the remainder of your paid subscription period. Please note: This app features Nielsen’s proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. Please visit http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. Paramount+ Terms of Use: https://pplus.legal/terms Paramount Privacy Policy: https://privacy.paramount.com/policy Children’s Privacy Policy: https://privacy.paramount.com/childrens Additional Privacy Rights: https://privacy.paramount.com/en/policy#additional-information-us-states Do Not Sell My Personal Information: https://privacy.paramount.com/app-donotsell

About

Amazon Prime Video

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
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Watch movies, TV shows, live programming, and sports including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, and The Idea of You, and much more. Browse titles, search for your favorites, or enjoy movies and shows recommended just for you. App features: • Download videos to watch anywhere. • Rent or buy new-release movies and popular TV shows (availability varies by marketplace). • Cast from your phone or tablet to the big screen with Chromecast. • Create multiple profiles so each person gets a personalized entertainment experience. • Go behind the scenes of movies and TV shows with exclusive X-Ray access, powered by IMDb (availability varies by marketplace). Enjoy Prime Video updates on your Apple TV or Mac by downloading the latest app from the App Store on your device. This requires an Apple TV 3rd generation or later, and for Mac, macOS Big Sur 11.4 or later. If you subscribe to Prime Video via iTunes (where available), payment is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and your membership automatically renews monthly unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the then current plan period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of each plan period at the rate of your selected plan. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal anytime by going to My Account or through iTunes. For customers located within the European Union, United Kingdom or Brazil: By using this app, you agree to the Amazon Conditions of Use and the Prime Video Terms of Use at primevideo.com/ww-av-legal-home. See our Privacy Notice, Cookies Notice and Interest-Based Ads Notice at primevideo.com/ww-av-legal-home. For all other customers: By using this app, you agree to the Amazon Conditions of Use, Privacy Notice, and and the Prime Video Terms of Use at primevideo.com/ww-av-legal-home.

Screenshots

Paramount+4 screens
Amazon Prime Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Amazon Prime Video at every 4 days against Paramount+'s fortnightly. Amazon Prime Video also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (3.1M vs 926K). Paramount+'s advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 17%) and chart position (#2 vs #7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Paramount+ sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Amazon Prime Video holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 926K and 3.1M respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of Paramount+'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Amazon Prime Video's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paramount+ ships an update fortnightly, Amazon Prime Video every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Paramount+ versus Amazon Prime Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParamount+Amazon Prime Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (926K ratings)4.8 (3.1M ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.1% of reviews — better16.5% of reviews
Number of ratings926K3.1M — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#2 — better#7
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size199 MB347 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCBS InteractiveAMZN Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Paramount+

All ratings926,076 ratings
Positive91.1%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews4,715 reviews
Positive33.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative59.5%

Amazon Prime Video

All ratings3,069,916 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews7,362 reviews
Positive16.5%
Neutral10.5%
Negative73.0%

User reviews

Paramount+

From 926K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fast app performance
  • 💡 Great content selection
  • 👍 Smooth streaming experience
  • 🤩 Awesome shows like Star Trek

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult navigation and UI
  • 💸 Too many ads even in paid plans
  • 🤯 Unreliable downloads and offline viewing

Amazon Prime Video

From 3.1M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Paramount+

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Audio/video sync issues
  • Disappearing downloaded content
  • Inconsistent playback controls
  • Streaming errors and black screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add a watchlist or favorites feature
  • Improve episode resume functionality
  • Allow skipping of ads
  • Provide more customization options

Amazon Prime Video

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Paramount+

Subscriptions6
  • Paramount+ Essential7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Paramount+ Essential: Monthly2 variants$8.991 Month
  • Paramount+ Essential2 variants$8.991 Month
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  • Paramount+ Limited Commercials3 variants$9.991 Month
  • Paramount+ Premium/Showtime7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Paramount+ Premium4 variants$13.991 Month
3 purchases

Amazon Prime Video

Subscriptions3
  • Ad free$2.991 Month
  • Prime Video Monthly1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Prime Video Monthly$8.991 Month

Questions

Is Paramount+ free?
Paramount+ 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, Paramount+ or Amazon Prime Video?
Amazon Prime Video is rated higher. Paramount+ averages 4.6 out of 5 from 926K ratings, while Amazon Prime Video averages 4.8 from 3.1M ratings.
Do Paramount+ or Amazon Prime Video have ads?
Both Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video show ads.
Which is updated more often, Paramount+ or Amazon Prime Video?
Paramount+ ships an update fortnightly, and Amazon Prime Video every 4 days. Most recently, Paramount+ was updated on October 15, 2026 and Amazon Prime Video on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Paramount+ or Amazon Prime Video?
Paramount+ currently peaks at #2 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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