# Amazon Prime Video vs Apple TV

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Apple TV at none against Amazon Prime Video's 3. Apple TV also leads on review sentiment (43% vs 17%) and iOS requirement (10.2 vs 17.0). Amazon Prime Video's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazon Prime Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Apple TV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Amazon Prime Video against 4.8 for Apple TV. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1M and 1.9M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Amazon Prime Video's written reviews are positive against 43% of Apple TV's.

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, Apple TV every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Prime Video | Apple TV |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-prime-video/id545519333/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1M** | 1.9M |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **43.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 348 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Apple](https://appshunter.io/developer/284417353) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Prime Video

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #14 Top Free · Entertainment, #33 Top Grossing, #70 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


### Apple TV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/apple-tv/id1174078549)

This app is a central hub for exclusive original series, movies, and live sports like Formula 1 and MLB. It also aggregates content from your favorite streaming services, allowing you to buy or rent titles and discover new shows.

**Highlights:** Exclusive Apple Originals, Live Formula 1 & MLB, Buy or rent movies, Aggregate streaming services, Personalized recommendations, Continue Watching feature

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Decent quality viewing experience
- 👍 Impressive 4K and audio quality
- 🤩 Fantastic original content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unreliable app
- 🤯 Confusing and unintuitive interface
- 💰 Misleading pricing and pay-to-watch content
- 🤔 Lack of user-friendly features
- 😡 Terrible customer support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- Playback issues and random freezes
- Incorrect episode/content display
- Syncing problems across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save/bookmark content for later
- Improved content organization and navigation
- Sync playback progress across devices
- Chromecast/casting support
- User profiles and personalized recommendations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Prime Video free?

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

### Is Apple TV free?

Apple TV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV?

Apple TV is rated higher. Amazon Prime Video averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1M ratings, while Apple TV averages 4.8 from 1.9M ratings.

### Do Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV have ads?

Both Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV show ads.

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

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, and Apple TV every 2 months. Most recently, Amazon Prime Video was updated on October 29, 2026 and Apple TV on October 29, 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.*