Comparison

Amazon Upshift vs The_Reel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Amazon Upshift3 screens
The_Reel4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Amazon Upshift versus The_Reel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmazon UpshiftThe_Reel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB190 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDiscourseNICHELLE TAYLOR

In-app purchases

None

Amazon Upshift

No in-app purchases

None

The_Reel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amazon Upshift free?
Amazon Upshift is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The_Reel free?
The_Reel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Amazon Upshift or The_Reel have ads?
Neither Amazon Upshift nor The_Reel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amazon Upshift or The_Reel?
Amazon Upshift ships an update every 5 months, and The_Reel every 2 days. Most recently, Amazon Upshift was updated on October 25, 2026 and The_Reel on October 31, 2026.

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