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 from top networks. Enjoy hit series, UFC, and a vast library of films. Offers profiles, a watchlist, and a premium ad-free option with more live content.

Highlights
  • Exclusive original series
  • Blockbuster movies
  • Live sports (NFL, UFC, Champions League)
  • Content from CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, etc.
  • Multiple user profiles
  • Watchlist feature
  • Ad-free premium option
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 hit movies, original series, live sports, and TV shows. Discover personalized recommendations, download content for offline viewing, and enjoy exclusive features like X-Ray trivia. Access additional content through channel subscriptions within the app.

Highlights
  • Original series and movies
  • Live sports streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Channel subscriptions
  • X-Ray trivia
Features
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Prime Video is your all-in-one destination for hit movies, series and TV, live sports, and more. Stream the hit sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary and the epic fantasy Masters of the Universe, now streaming on Prime Video. From gripping originals like Reacher, Every Year After, Spider Noir, and Off Campus to blockbuster films and live entertainment, there's always something worth watching. Personalized recommendations help you find your next favorite show or movie without the scroll. Prime Video brings the best of TV and film together with your favorite live sports. Your Prime membership includes Thursday Night Football, select WNBA & NBA games, and more. Watch even more of the movies, TV, and live sports you love when you choose from 100+ subscriptions like Starz and Apple TV+ — all in one app. Download videos for offline viewing, cast to your TV, and create profiles so everyone in the house gets a personalized entertainment experience. One app. Endless entertainment. Watch your favorite movies, TV, and live sports—all on Prime Video. TV and Series • Edge-of-your-seat originals like Reacher, The Boys, Fallout, and Spider-Noir streaming on Prime Video • Addictive series including Off Campus, Every Year After, and The Summer I Turned Pretty • Epic worlds brought to life on your TV with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and more • Go behind the scenes with exclusive X-Ray access, powered by IMDb Movies • Stream new hit releases like Project Hail Mary and Masters of the Universe, now on Prime Video • Watch hit Prime Video originals such as Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Your Fault: London and more • Rent or buy newly released films the same day they hit digital • Download videos and watch your favorite movies offline, anywhere, anytime Sports • Watch live NFL games with Thursday Night Football • Watch select NBA and WNBA games Enjoy Prime Video updates on your Apple TV or Mac by downloading the latest app from the App Store on your device. If you subscribe to Prime Video, payment is charged to your Apple 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. 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 the Prime Video Terms of Use at primevideo.com/ww-av-legal-home.

Screenshots

Paramount+4 screens
Amazon Prime Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

Paramount+ and Amazon Prime Video both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 33% of Paramount+'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Amazon Prime Video's. Amazon Prime Video's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (3.1M vs 941K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Amazon Prime Video sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Paramount+ against 4.8 for Amazon Prime Video. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 941K and 3.1M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Paramount+'s written reviews are positive against 17% of Amazon Prime Video's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Paramount+ ships an update every 2 weeks, Amazon Prime Video every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Paramount+ versus Amazon Prime Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterParamount+Amazon Prime Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (941K ratings)4.8 (3.1M ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews — better16.9% of reviews
Number of ratings941K3.1M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#3 — better#7
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Vision ProiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size201 MB357 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCBS InteractiveAMZN Mobile LLC

Customer experience

Paramount+

All ratings939,091 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews4,836 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral7.4%
Negative59.4%

Amazon Prime Video

All ratings3,085,257 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews7,653 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative72.6%

User reviews

Paramount+

From 941K 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

4 purchases

Paramount+

Subscriptions4
  • Paramount+ Essential: Monthly2 variants$8.991 Month
  • Paramount+ Essential2 variants$8.991 Month
  • Paramount+ Limited Commercials2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Paramount+ Premium4 variants$13.991 Month
1 purchases

Amazon Prime Video

Subscriptions1
  • Ad free$2.991 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 941K 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 every 2 weeks, and Amazon Prime Video every 4 days. Most recently, Paramount+ was updated on November 7, 2026 and Amazon Prime Video on November 7, 2026.
Which is more popular, Paramount+ or Amazon Prime Video?
Paramount+ currently peaks at #3 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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