# Amazon Alexa vs In

The clearest difference is update cadence: Amazon Alexa at weekly against In's every 3 weeks. Amazon Alexa also leads on chart position (#12 vs unranked). In's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and In sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amazon Alexa ships an update weekly, In every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amazon Alexa | In |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#12** | — |
| Size | 508 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Lisa Mae Pegher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821721162) |

## What reviewers say

### Amazon Alexa

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

**Currently charting:** #12 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


### In

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/in-element-balance/id6747519373)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime unlock | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amazon Alexa free?

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

### Is In free?

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

### Do Amazon Alexa or In have ads?

Neither Amazon Alexa nor In shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amazon Alexa or In?

Amazon Alexa ships an update weekly, and In every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amazon Alexa was updated on October 25, 2026 and In on October 15, 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.*