# Amazon Prime Video vs Tencent Video

The clearest difference is rating: Amazon Prime Video at 4.8 against Tencent Video's 3.3. Amazon Prime Video also leads on ratings volume (3.1M vs 1.1K) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Tencent Video's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazon Prime Video sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Tencent Video sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Prime Video has 3.1M ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 17% and 17% positive.

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, Tencent Video every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Prime Video | Tencent Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-prime-video/id545519333/reviews)** | [3.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tencent-video/id1492898204/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1M** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **17.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #80 |
| Size | 357 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Image Future Investment (HK) Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1450392010) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Prime Video

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #11 Top Free · Entertainment, #31 Top Grossing, #57 Top Free (US App Store)

Stream hit movies, original series, live sports, and more. Discover personalized recommendations and download content for offline viewing. Access additional channels and rent or buy new releases within the app.

**Highlights:** Original series and movies, Live sports streaming, Offline downloads, Personalized recommendations, Rent or buy new releases, Channel subscriptions, X-Ray feature

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad free | $2.99 | 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


### Tencent Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tencent-video/id1492898204)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Stream a wide selection of original and popular shows, dramas, and variety programs with a premium viewing experience. Enjoy enhanced playback controls, customizable subtitles, and category browsing to easily find your favorite content.

**Highlights:** Original and popular shows, Customizable playback speed, Picture-in-picture mode, Multi-language subtitles, Category browsing, Continue watching feature, Adjustable video definition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $8.99 | per month |
| SVIP Monthly Subscription | $11.99 | per month |
| VIP Quarterly Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Subsription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $85.99 | per year |
| Paid movie | $0.49 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $0.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paid movie | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great content selection
- 👍 Convenient app for watching shows
- 🤩 Awesome for Donghua fans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy app
- 🤯 VIP subscription issues
- 😡 Poor customer support
- 🤔 Confusing VIP features
- 🤨 Region restrictions on content

**Reported bugs**

- VIP subscription not recognized
- Subtitles disappearing during playback
- Video skipping and freezing issues
- App crashing and force closing
- Inconsistent behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple TV and other smart TV platforms
- Improve search functionality and content discovery
- Provide better language support and subtitle options
- Streamline VIP subscription and access management
- Enhance video playback stability and quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Prime Video free?

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

### Is Tencent Video free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Prime Video or Tencent Video?

Amazon Prime Video is rated higher. Amazon Prime Video averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1M ratings, while Tencent Video averages 3.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Amazon Prime Video or Tencent Video have ads?

Both Amazon Prime Video and Tencent Video show ads.

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

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, and Tencent Video every 2 weeks. Most recently, Amazon Prime Video was updated on November 10, 2026 and Tencent Video on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Amazon Prime Video or Tencent Video?

Amazon Prime Video currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and Tencent Video at #80. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*