A POPULAR Fire TV Stick app filled with free channels and movies is closing down – but some shows are moving to rival.
The move is only a few weeks away from happening.
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Amazon Is Closing Down Their Popular App
Amazon plans to shut down its stand-alone Freevee app in August, according to an in-app notice to users.
The free, ad-supported streaming service is directing viewers to continue watching Freevee content on Prime Video.
The notice stated: “Prime Video is the new exclusive home for Freevee TV shows, movies and Live TV.
“The Freevee app will be accessible until August 2025. Continue watching your favorite Free Originals and our library of hit movies, shows, and live TV on Prime Video for free.
“No subscription needed. Download Prime Video to get started and sign-in with your Amazon account.”
The Move Was Expected
The move doesn’t come as a surprise, as Amazon confirmed back in November 2024 that it was sunsetting the service and integrating its content into Prime Video.
Freevee content was already available through both apps and there had been murmurs earlier this year that the name could be axed after Prime introduced ads.
Amazon said in a statement at the time that it had “Decided to phase out Freevee branding.
“There will be no change to the content available for Prime members, and a vast offering of free streaming content will still be accessible for non-Prime members.
“Including select Originals from Amazon MGM Studios, a variety of licensed movies and series, and a broad library of FAST Channels — all available on Prime Video.”
Instead of operating two separate services, the company is consolidating its streaming efforts around Prime Video.
The Freevee App
Launched in 2019, the Freevee app is available in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Austria.
It is the company’s free alternative to Prime Video, with classic and original shows including Judy Justice and the reboot of Aussie soap Neighbours.
Popular original series also include Emmy-nominated reality comedy show Jury Duty, and crime show Bosch: Legacy.
These shows are accessible on Prime Video under the “Watch for Free” section.
The service started out life under the IMDb brand five years ago, before becoming Freevee in April 2022.
Although the app and brand is disappearing, the shows and movies are not.
Instead, they will live within Prime Video with a free label.
