Comparison

Amazon Prime Video vs CATCHPLAY+

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

Head to head
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.

About

CATCHPLAY+

Access a vast library of movies and series, from blockbusters to hidden gems. Get personalized recommendations, behind-the-scenes content, and enjoy a seamless viewing experience across multiple devices.

Highlights
  • Weekly updated movie and series library
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Behind-the-scenes content
  • Cross-device viewing history sync
  • Stream on 2 devices concurrently
  • IMDb ratings and genre filters
Features
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CATCHPLAY+: Your Ultimate Entertainment Destination Enjoy blockbuster movies, hit international series, and trending entertainment — now with all-new Vertical Short Dramas, exclusively on CATCHPLAY+! We bring together every way you love to watch into one complete entertainment platform, delivering seamless streaming anytime, anywhere. 【Premium Entertainment, All in One】 Explore a vast library of global blockbuster movies, hit series, anime, and curated entertainment content — from trending hits to timeless classics, all in one place. 【NEW: Vertical Short Dramas】 Experience immersive 9:16 storytelling designed specifically for mobile viewing! - Premium Quality: Discover premium Korean-style short dramas, Taiwan-Korea co-productions, and trending bite-sized stories made to keep you hooked. - Fits Your Lifestyle: Lighter than traditional series, more premium than typical short dramas. Perfect for commuting, short breaks, or late-night binge sessions. 【Watch Free with Lite Section】 Register for free and start streaming selected movies, hit dramas, anime, and more in our Free Section (Lite), updated every single week! 【Premium Content, Updated Weekly】 Enjoy thousands of licensed movies and hit series, from the latest blockbuster releases to critically acclaimed favorites, with fresh content added regularly. 【Seamless Cross-Device & Flexible Access】 - Stream Smoothly: Watch across mobile, tablet, desktop, and TV. Continue watching anytime across devices without interruption. - Multi-Device Freedom: Log in on up to 5 devices and stream simultaneously on 2 devices, giving you more freedom to watch anytime, anywhere. 【Smarter Recommendations】 Discover content tailored to your tastes with personalized recommendations, curated editor picks, IMDb ratings, and 400+ categories to explore. Never waste time searching for what to watch again! About CATCHPLAY+ CATCHPLAY+ is a premium streaming platform by CATCHPLAY Group, available across Indonesia, Taiwan and Singapore since 2016 — delivering top-tier entertainment experiences across Asia. If you enjoy CATCHPLAY+, don’t forget to leave us a 5-star review! • Terms of Use: https://www.catchplay.com/id-en/info/legal-agreement • Privacy Policy: https://www.catchplay.com/id-en/info/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Amazon Prime Video4 screens
CATCHPLAY+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Prime Video at 4.8 against CATCHPLAY+'s 4.4. Amazon Prime Video also leads on ratings volume (3.1M vs 114) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). CATCHPLAY+'s advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 16%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Amazon Prime Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CATCHPLAY+ sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Prime Video has 3.1M ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Amazon Prime Video's written reviews are positive against 30% of CATCHPLAY+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, CATCHPLAY+ fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Amazon Prime Video versus CATCHPLAY+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmazon Prime VideoCATCHPLAY+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.1M ratings) — better4.4 (114 ratings)
Positive reviews16.1% of reviews30.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1M — better114
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#7 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size340 MB256 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCCatchPlay, Inc.

Customer experience

Amazon Prime Video

All ratings3,058,495 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews7,087 reviews
Positive16.1%
Neutral10.6%
Negative73.3%

CATCHPLAY+

All ratings114 ratings
Positive86.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive30.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative62.4%

Bugs and requests

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

CATCHPLAY+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
21 purchases

CATCHPLAY+

Subscriptions14
  • MOVIE LOVERS Basic Monthly$3.991 Month
  • 4 SINGLE RENTALS$4.991 Month
  • CP+ Unlimited$6.491 Month
Show 11 more
  • MOVIE LOVER Basic Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Personal Plan$7.991 Month
  • Personal Plan 12M Special1 Year trial$7.991 Month
  • Personal Plan 12 Months1 Year trial$7.991 Month
  • Personal Plan 3 Months3 Months trial$7.991 Month
  • Personal Plan 3 Months Special3 Months trial$7.991 Month
  • UNLIMITED COMBO$8.991 Month
  • Group Plan Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Group Plan 3 Months Special3 Months trial$9.991 Month
  • MOVIE LOVERS BASIC 12 MONTHS$11.991 Year
  • MOVIE LOVERS PROMOTION$12.991 Year
One-time7
  • Single Rental$0.99
  • Single Rental2 variants$1.99
  • Single Rental2 variants$2.99
Show 4 more
  • Single Rental$3.99
  • Single Rental$4.99
  • 4 SINGLE RENTALS$4.99
  • Single Rental$11.99

Questions

Is Amazon Prime Video free?
Amazon Prime Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CATCHPLAY+ free?
CATCHPLAY+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amazon Prime Video or CATCHPLAY+?
Amazon Prime Video is rated higher. Amazon Prime Video averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1M ratings, while CATCHPLAY+ averages 4.4 from 114 ratings.
Do Amazon Prime Video or CATCHPLAY+ have ads?
Both Amazon Prime Video and CATCHPLAY+ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Amazon Prime Video or CATCHPLAY+?
Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, and CATCHPLAY+ fortnightly. Most recently, Amazon Prime Video was updated on September 29, 2026 and CATCHPLAY+ on September 18, 2026.

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