# Amazon Prime Video vs Viewlox

The clearest difference is chart position: Amazon Prime Video at #7 against Viewlox's unranked. Amazon Prime Video also leads on device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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 Viewlox sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 3 days, Viewlox every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Prime Video | Viewlox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-prime-video/id545519333/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **3.1M** | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 357 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Yunus Sarikaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889511437) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Prime Video

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #9 Top Free · Entertainment, #28 Top Grossing, #76 Top Free (US App Store)

Stream hit movies, series, live sports, and exclusive originals. Discover personalized recommendations and download content for offline viewing. Enhance your experience with integrated trivia and access to premium channel subscriptions.

**Highlights:** Original series and movies, Live sports streaming, Offline downloads, Personalized recommendations, Channel subscriptions, X-Ray trivia 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


### Viewlox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewlox/id6761419879)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 credits | $1.49 | one-time |
| 50 Credits | $6.49 | one-time |
| 100 Credits | $13.49 | one-time |
| 200 Credits | $24.99 | one-time |
| 500 Credits | $64.90 | one-time |
| 1000 Credits | $127.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Prime Video free?

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

### Is Viewlox free?

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

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

Both Amazon Prime Video and Viewlox show ads.

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

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 3 days, and Viewlox every 5 days. Most recently, Amazon Prime Video was updated on November 12, 2026 and Viewlox on November 9, 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.*