# Amazon Prime Video vs iTunes Store

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iTunes Store at none against Amazon Prime Video's 3. iTunes Store also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (51% vs 17%). Amazon Prime Video's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazon Prime Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. iTunes Store 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 iTunes Store. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1M and 2.1M respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 17% of Amazon Prime Video's written reviews are positive against 51% of iTunes Store's.

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, iTunes Store every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Prime Video | iTunes Store |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-prime-video/id545519333/reviews) | **[4.8 (2.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itunes-store/id915061235/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.1M** | 2.1M |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **50.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 346 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Apple Inc.](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, #30 Top Grossing, #49 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


### iTunes Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/itunes-store/id915061235)

Access a vast library of music, from new releases to indie hits and classics across all genres. Purchase and download songs, albums, and ringtones instantly on any device, with the ability to re-download past purchases.

**Highlights:** Explore 100+ million DRM-free songs, Browse by artist, album, genre, Search and select ringtones, Pre-order new releases, Download and watch anywhere, Re-download past purchases

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💿 Ability to purchase and own music
- 🎶 Great selection of music
- 🎨 Variety of music genres
- 🔍 Convenient music discovery
- 🔊 High-quality audio

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Difficult music discovery and search
- 🗂️ Fragmented music library management
- 🔒 Restricted access to purchased content
- 💰 Expensive song/album pricing
- 🔄 Disappearing purchased content

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent syncing of purchased content
- Unreliable download and playback of songs
- Buggy user interface and navigation

**Requested features**

- Add sorting and filtering options for albums
- Implement a wishlist or bookmarking feature
- Provide more control over music playback
- Improve integration with other Apple services
- Offer more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Prime Video free?

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

### Is iTunes Store free?

iTunes Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Amazon Prime Video or iTunes Store?

iTunes Store is rated higher. Amazon Prime Video averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1M ratings, while iTunes Store averages 4.8 from 2.1M ratings.

### Do Amazon Prime Video or iTunes Store have ads?

Amazon Prime Video shows ads; iTunes Store does not.

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

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, and iTunes Store every 5 months. Most recently, Amazon Prime Video was updated on October 26, 2026 and iTunes Store on October 26, 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.*