# Amazon Prime Video vs Akinator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Akinator at 81% against Amazon Prime Video's 16%. Akinator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Amazon Prime Video's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazon Prime Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Akinator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amazon Prime Video holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amazon Prime Video has 3.1M ratings behind it against 422K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 16% of Amazon Prime Video's written reviews are positive against 81% of Akinator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, Akinator every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Prime Video | Akinator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.1M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-prime-video/id545519333/reviews)** | [4.6 (422K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1M** | 422K |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **80.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#4** | #97 |
| Size | 340 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Elokence](https://appshunter.io/developer/484090404) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Prime Video

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Entertainment, #7 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #18 Top Free, #25 Top Grossing (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

**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


### Akinator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/akinator/id933135994)

**Currently charting:** #97 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app guesses characters, movies, animals, or objects you're thinking of by asking a series of questions. Challenge the genie, compete on leaderboards, and collect awards by guessing obscure characters. Play daily challenges and track your achievements.

**Highlights:** Guesses characters, movies, animals, and objects, Asks a series of questions, Collects Aki Awards, Daily challenges, Leaderboards and Hall of Fame, User accounts for achievements, Supports 17 languages

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The supercharged potion | $0.99 | one-time |
| 11,250 Geniz | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack 15 credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30,000 Geniz (7,500 FREE) | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50,000 Geniz (16,250 FREE) | $2.99 | one-time |
| The PREMIUM potion | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pack 40 credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Geniz (35,000 FREE) | $3.99 | one-time |
| 115,000 Geniz (58,750 FREE) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack 65 credits | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Impressive AI that can guess almost anything
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Ability to customize the genie
- 🔒 Child safety mode available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many ads and in-app purchases
- 🤔 Repetitive questions
- 🤯 Creepy/invasive feeling of the AI
- 🔍 Difficulty in outsmarting the genie

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress and medals for no apparent reason
- Inconsistent behavior when guessing characters
- Inappropriate questions for child users

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options for the genie
- Improve the reward system for guessing rare characters
- Implement a mode with infinite questions
- Add the ability to search for characters before playing


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Prime Video free?

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

### Is Akinator free?

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

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

Amazon Prime Video is rated higher. Amazon Prime Video averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.1M ratings, while Akinator averages 4.6 from 422K ratings.

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

Both Amazon Prime Video and Akinator show ads.

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

Amazon Prime Video ships an update every 4 days, and Akinator every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amazon Prime Video was updated on September 25, 2026 and Akinator on September 25, 2026.

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

Amazon Prime Video currently peaks at #4 in the App Store charts, and Akinator at #97. 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.*