Comparison

Amazon Prime Video vs Zee 5

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 hit movies, original series, live sports, and TV shows. Discover personalized recommendations, download content for offline viewing, and enjoy exclusive features like X-Ray trivia. Access additional content through channel subscriptions within the app.

Highlights
  • Original series and movies
  • Live sports streaming
  • Offline downloads
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Channel subscriptions
  • X-Ray trivia
Features
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Prime Video is your all-in-one destination for hit movies, series and TV, live sports, and more. Stream the hit sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary and the epic fantasy Masters of the Universe, now streaming on Prime Video. From gripping originals like Reacher, Every Year After, Spider Noir, and Off Campus to blockbuster films and live entertainment, there's always something worth watching. Personalized recommendations help you find your next favorite show or movie without the scroll. Prime Video brings the best of TV and film together with your favorite live sports. Your Prime membership includes Thursday Night Football, select WNBA & NBA games, and more. Watch even more of the movies, TV, and live sports you love when you choose from 100+ subscriptions like Starz and Apple TV+ — all in one app. Download videos for offline viewing, cast to your TV, and create profiles so everyone in the house gets a personalized entertainment experience. One app. Endless entertainment. Watch your favorite movies, TV, and live sports—all on Prime Video. TV and Series • Edge-of-your-seat originals like Reacher, The Boys, Fallout, and Spider-Noir streaming on Prime Video • Addictive series including Off Campus, Every Year After, and The Summer I Turned Pretty • Epic worlds brought to life on your TV with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and more • Go behind the scenes with exclusive X-Ray access, powered by IMDb Movies • Stream new hit releases like Project Hail Mary and Masters of the Universe, now on Prime Video • Watch hit Prime Video originals such as Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Your Fault: London and more • Rent or buy newly released films the same day they hit digital • Download videos and watch your favorite movies offline, anywhere, anytime Sports • Watch live NFL games with Thursday Night Football • Watch select NBA and WNBA games Enjoy Prime Video updates on your Apple TV or Mac by downloading the latest app from the App Store on your device. If you subscribe to Prime Video, payment is charged to your Apple 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. 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 the Prime Video Terms of Use at primevideo.com/ww-av-legal-home.

About

Zee 5

Access a vast library of Indian and international movies, series, live sports, and TV shows in multiple languages. Enjoy personalized recommendations, offline downloads, and a dedicated kids' zone. Offers both free and premium content with various subscription options.

Highlights
  • Extensive library of movies and series
  • Live sports streaming
  • Popular TV shows and channels
  • Free entertainment options
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Download and watch offline
  • Dedicated kids' zone
Features
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Home To India's Boldest Stories Where original voices, iconic franchises, blockbuster entertainment and unforgettable characters come together across languages, genres, and formats. And now, get ready to experience an all-new Zee 5. Faster, smarter, AI-powered, and built to help you discover more of what you love. Here's what's waiting for you: Series That Get Everyone Talking: Bold, contemporary storytelling across genres, with fresh titles premiering regularly. Dive into acclaimed Series like Gyaarah Gyaarah, Rangbaaz, Brown, Murshid, Sattamum Neethiyum, Ayana Mane, Abar Proloy and many more. A Vast Library Of Movies & Series: From the latest blockbusters to timeless classics and critically-acclaimed series, discover world-class entertainment on demand. Watch titles such as Bandar, Ghamasaan, Jana Nayagan, Sam Bahadur, Mrs., RRR, Tehran, Hanu-Man, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai and more. Live Sports & Unmissable Action: Experience the thrill of live sports with FIFA competitions, Bundesliga, Serie A, cricket, and other marquee sporting events, streamed live and on demand in India. Your Favourite TV Shows & Live Channels: Stay connected to the stories you love with popular Zee Network channels and catch-up content. Enjoy shows like Tumm Se Tumm Tak, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, Karthigai Deepam, Sanai Chaughade, Karna and more. Free Entertainment For All: Explore a rich collection of free movies, series, Korean and Chinese dramas, Reality TV, dubbed international hits, and much more. Premium Hollywood Blockbusters: Dive into critically-acclaimed cinema and top-tier titles like Normal, The Wizard Of Kremlin, Cold Storage, and more. A Dedicated Kids Zone: Safe, engaging and entertaining content tailored for younger viewers, featuring favourites such as Chhota Bheem, Shivlok ke Kundakka Mandakka, Inspector Chingum, Boonie Bears, and more. Entertainment In Your Language: Discover content across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Bengali, Marathi, Kannada, English and more, curated for your viewing experience. Look Out For: ● Personalised Recommendations: Discover content tailored to your tastes, habits, and viewing preferences. ● Download & Watch Offline: Whether you're travelling or simply offline, download your favourites and take your entertainment with you, anywhere. ● A Faster, Smoother Zee 5 Experience: Search less, watch more with redesigned navigation, faster playback, and AI-powered discovery. ● Profiles For The Entire Family: Create individual profiles, receive personalised recommendations, and keep everyone's watchlists and viewing history separate. Disclaimer: The availability of some content may differ based on content rights as per individual countries or regions. Please refer to the terms and conditions for details: https://www.zee5.com/termsofuse For details on the privacy policy, please visit https://www.zee5.com/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Amazon Prime Video4 screens
Zee 54 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Amazon Prime Video at 3.1M against Zee 5's 24K. Amazon Prime Video also leads on chart position (#8 vs #157). Zee 5's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Zee 5 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Amazon Prime Video against 4.6 for Zee 5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Prime Video has 3.1M ratings behind it against 24K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Amazon Prime Video's written reviews are positive against 15% of Zee 5's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, Zee 5 every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Amazon Prime Video versus Zee 5: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmazon Prime VideoZee 5
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.1M ratings) — better4.6 (24K ratings)
Positive reviews16.9% of reviews — better14.8% of reviews
Number of ratings3.1M — better24K
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#8 — better#157
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size356 MB207 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperAMZN Mobile LLCZ5X Global FZ-LLC

Customer experience

Amazon Prime Video

All ratings3,083,590 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews7,653 reviews
Positive16.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative72.6%

Zee 5

All ratings24,263 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,114 reviews
Positive14.8%
Neutral7.0%
Negative78.2%

User reviews

Amazon Prime Video

From 3.1M App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Zee 5

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent streaming quality
  • 👍 Great content selection
  • 💡 Affordable subscription
  • 🎨 Visually appealing app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find content
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times
  • 📺 Casting and TV integration issues
  • 🔒 Problematic subscription management

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

Zee 5

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes during playback
  • Subscription not recognized or renewed properly
  • Inability to cancel subscription
  • Incorrect content availability based on region

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improve search and browsing functionality
  • Add resume playback feature
  • Provide better language support and subtitles
  • Enhance Chromecast and smart TV compatibility

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Amazon Prime Video

Subscriptions1
  • Ad free$2.991 Month
10 purchases

Zee 5

Subscriptions10
  • ZEE5-Simply South-Monthly$4.991 Month
  • ZEE5 Chaupal Monthly$5.991 Month
  • HD Monthly$5.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • 4K Monthly$17.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan (Discontinued)$99.991 Month
  • 4K Monthly (Discontinued)$100.991 Month
  • All Access Plan (Discontinued)$109.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan (Discontinued)$109.991 Month
  • 4K Annual$124.991 Year
  • 40% Off (Discontinued)$499.991 Year

Questions

Is Amazon Prime Video free?
Amazon Prime Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Zee 5 free?
Zee 5 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amazon Prime Video or Zee 5?
Amazon Prime Video is rated higher. Amazon Prime Video averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1M ratings, while Zee 5 averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.
Do Amazon Prime Video or Zee 5 have ads?
Both Amazon Prime Video and Zee 5 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Amazon Prime Video or Zee 5?
Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, and Zee 5 every 6 days. Most recently, Amazon Prime Video was updated on November 5, 2026 and Zee 5 on November 5, 2026.
Which is more popular, Amazon Prime Video or Zee 5?
Amazon Prime Video currently peaks at #8 in the App Store charts, and Zee 5 at #157. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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