Amazon Upshift vs The_Reel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Amazon Upshift
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Amazon Communities is the easiest way for Amazon partners and leaders to connect to the resources they need to keep raising the bar on behalf of their customers. Access important business information, connect with other community members to share knowledge and best practices, and get support while on the go.
The_Reel
A professional networking platform for the film and television industry. Showcase your work, find collaborators, and discover industry opportunities. Connect with actors, crew, and directors to build your network and advance your career.
- Showcase filmmaker portfolio
- Share project details and posters
- Connect with global talent
- Advanced crew search
- Post casting calls and job listings
- Real-time social feed updates
- Direct messaging
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Where filmmakers come together. The Reel is the ultimate professional networking platform built exclusively for the film, television, and indie production industry. No noise, no distractions—just filmmakers, actors, crew, and their craft. Whether you are an established director, a rising cinematographer, an editor, sound designer, actor, or screenwriter, The Reel gives you the tools to showcase your work, collaborate on active and upcoming projects, and expand your industry network. KEY FEATURES: SHOWCASE YOUR PORTFOLIO: Build a stunning filmmaker profile complete with your showreel, personal website, IMDB links, social handles, production credits, and more. SHARE YOUR PROJECTS: Upload posters, trailers, and project details. Let the community know what you're currently working on, whether in pre-production, on-set, or post-production. CONNECT & COLLABORATE: Discover and connect with global talent. Use our advanced crew search to find the perfect collaborators for your next project. CASTING CALLS & JOBS: Create and manage open casting calls or crew listings directly on your profile, or browse opportunities in the community. REAL-TIME UPDATES: Post behind-the-scenes clips, share updates from the set, and interact with other filmmakers on the real-time social feed. DIRECT MESSAGING: Communicate directly and securely with your professional connections. CONNECT. CREATE. CINEMA. Privacy Policy: https://thereel.live/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The_Reel at every 2 days against Amazon Upshift's every 5 months. Amazon Upshift's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Amazon Upshift ships an update every 5 months, The_Reel every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Amazon Upshift | The_Reel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Discourse | NICHELLE TAYLOR |
In-app purchases
Amazon Upshift
No in-app purchases
The_Reel
No in-app purchases









