# Amazon Prime Video vs CATCHPLAY+

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 every 3 weeks). CATCHPLAY+'s advantage is review sentiment (30% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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: 17% 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.

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, CATCHPLAY+ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Prime Video | CATCHPLAY+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-prime-video/id545519333/reviews)** | [4.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchplay-plus/id1062810357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1M** | 114 |
| Positive reviews | 16.6% of reviews | **30.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 347 MB | 258 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [CatchPlay, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398458573) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Prime Video

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #12 Top Free · Entertainment, #27 Top Grossing, #57 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

**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


### CATCHPLAY+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catchplay-plus/id1062810357)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MOVIE LOVERS Basic Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| 4 SINGLE RENTALS | $4.99 | per month |
| CP+ Unlimited | $6.49 | per month |
| MOVIE LOVER Basic Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan 12M Special | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan 12 Months | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan 3 Months | $7.99 | per month |
| Personal Plan 3 Months Special | $7.99 | per month |
| UNLIMITED COMBO | $8.99 | per month |
| Group Plan Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Group Plan 3 Months Special | $9.99 | per month |
| MOVIE LOVERS BASIC 12 MONTHS | $11.99 | per year |
| MOVIE LOVERS PROMOTION | $12.99 | per year |
| Single Rental | $0.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $1.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $2.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $3.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4 SINGLE RENTALS | $4.99 | one-time |
| Single Rental | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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+ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amazon Prime Video was updated on October 20, 2026 and CATCHPLAY+ on October 14, 2026.

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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.*