# Amazon Alexa vs EBK Thangamaligai

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EBK Thangamaligai at none against Amazon Alexa's 2. EBK Thangamaligai also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). Amazon Alexa's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 18 months) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amazon Alexa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. EBK Thangamaligai asks for nothing beyond the download.

Amazon Alexa ships an update weekly, EBK Thangamaligai every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Alexa | EBK Thangamaligai |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.9M ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-alexa/id944011620/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **5.9M** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | — |
| Size | 481 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [LOGIMAX TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/585531249) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Alexa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amazon-alexa/id944011620)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Free · Lifestyle (US App Store)

Manage your smart home devices, control music, and organize your day with voice commands. This app allows you to set up and interact with compatible devices, discover new skills, and stay connected with others. It learns your preferences for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Manage Alexa-enabled devices, Control music playback, View and edit lists, Set reminders and timers, Discover and enable skills, Connect with other devices

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amazon Kids+ | $6.99 | per month |
| Alexa+ Standard Monthly | $19.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient for controlling smart devices
- 🚀 Helpful for managing reminders and playing music
- 👍 Alexa is a great companion
- 👍 Alexa is funny, nice, and kind
- 👍 Alexa is a lifesaver for the elderly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Inconsistent voice recognition
- 🐛 Cluttered and unintuitive interface
- 🐛 Slow and unresponsive app
- 🐛 Alexa sometimes ignores commands or gives irrelevant responses

**Reported bugs**

- Alexa unable to link to Apple Music account
- Alexa unable to properly control smart plugs and lights
- Alexa unable to maintain connection with Bluetooth speakers
- Alexa unable to consistently set alarms and timers
- Alexa app crashing or becoming unresponsive

**Requested features**

- More customization options for routines
- Better integration with third-party apps
- Ability to control Alexa devices without voice commands
- Option to set custom sounds/music for alarms and timers
- Improved music playback controls in the app


### EBK Thangamaligai

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebk-thangamaligai/id6443542767)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Alexa free?

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

### Is EBK Thangamaligai free?

EBK Thangamaligai is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Amazon Alexa or EBK Thangamaligai have ads?

Neither Amazon Alexa nor EBK Thangamaligai shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Alexa or EBK Thangamaligai?

Amazon Alexa ships an update weekly, and EBK Thangamaligai every 18 months. Most recently, Amazon Alexa was updated on September 24, 2026 and EBK Thangamaligai on May 17, 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.*