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Amazon Prime Video vs Apple TV+

Amazon Prime Video logo

Amazon Prime Video

Entertainment

Watch anywhere. Cancel anytime.

From
$8.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apple TV+ logo

Apple TV+

Media & Entertainment

Original stories from the most creative minds

From
$9.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Amazon Prime Video the Internet Archive's capture of Prime Video's signup page on 1 January 2024 (EU locale) priced a standalone Prime Video membership at 5.99 euro per month, capped at 3 devices watching at once; figure is region-specific and may differ in other markets.; Apple TV+ standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ differ
AttributeAmazon Prime VideoApple TV+
Starting price$8.99/month$9.99/month
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tvIos, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web
CategoryEntertainmentMedia & Entertainment
Founded20062019

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amazon Prime Video

  • Video streaming
  • Original content
  • Offline downloads
  • Multiple profiles
  • X-Ray features
  • 4K Ultra HD
  • HDR content
  • Amazon Echo

Only in Apple TV+

  • Apple Originals
  • 4K HDR
  • Family sharing
  • Downloads
  • Apple devices
  • Family sharing controls
  • Parental restrictions
  • Apple ID security

Both cover

  • Dolby Atmos
  • Smart TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amazon Prime Video

  • Entertainment streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Original series viewingnot Apple TV+
  • Movie streamingnot Apple TV+
  • Family entertainment
  • Offline viewingnot Apple TV+

Apple TV+

  • Original content streamingnot Amazon Prime Video
  • Family entertainment

Both are used for family entertainment, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amazon Prime Video

  • The Internet Archive's capture of Prime Video's signup page on 1 January 2024 (EU locale) priced a standalone Prime Video membership at 5.99 euro per month, capped at 3 devices watching at once; figure is region-specific and may differ in other markets.

Apple TV+

  • Standalone subscription costs 12.99 USD per month after a 7 day free trial, with no lower priced tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon Prime Video

$8.99/month
  • Prime Video$8.99/month
    • Thousands of movies and TV shows
    • Amazon Original series
    • Ad-free viewing
  • Amazon Prime$14.98/month
    • All Prime Video content
    • Free shipping on Amazon
    • Amazon Music Prime

Apple TV+

$9.99/month
  • Apple TV+$9.99/month
    • All originals
    • 4K HDR
    • 6 family members

Which should you pick?

Choose Amazon Prime Video if

  • You need video streaming.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv.
  • You also want original content.
Amazon Prime Video review

Choose Apple TV+ if

  • You need apple originals.
  • You work on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
  • You also want 4k hdr.
Apple TV+ review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV+ better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV+?
Amazon Prime Video starts at $8.99/month and Apple TV+ at $9.99/month.
Does Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV+ run on more platforms?
Amazon Prime Video runs on Web, Ios, Android, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Fire-tv. Apple TV+ runs on Ios, Macos, Smart-tv, Gaming-consoles, Web.
What is Amazon Prime Video best used for?
Amazon Prime Video is most often used for entertainment streaming, original series viewing, movie streaming, family entertainment. Of those, entertainment streaming and original series viewing are not what Apple TV+ is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Prime Video do that Apple TV+ cannot?
Amazon Prime Video covers Video streaming, Original content, Offline downloads, Multiple profiles. Apple TV+ covers Apple Originals, 4K HDR, Family sharing, Downloads. Both handle Dolby Atmos, Smart TVs, Gaming consoles, Web support.
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