# CrimeDoor — Crime News, Cases & AR

> True crime news, cases, and AR footage platform. (iPhone/iPad app by Navigation Media, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimedoor/id1529358461 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Navigation Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1523106445)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 759 App Store ratings · 147 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: +17
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimedoor/id1529358461/reviews.md

## What is CrimeDoor?

CrimeDoor is the only online platform and mobile app that delivers updated True Crime news 24 hours a day. The CrimeDoor mobile app and website are dedicated platforms for crime enthusiasts to consume accurate information by offering a collection of action crime videos that include criminals caught on camera and police body cam footage, in-depth articles that cover trials, unsolved cases, and crime media from around the world. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive, user-friendly hub where users can explore and learn about everything crime-related. The companion daily TV show, CrimeDoor TV, streams on Roku, Tubi, Vizio and Freevee.

## Key features

- 24/7 updated true crime news
- Action crime videos
- Criminals caught on camera
- Police body cam footage
- In-depth articles on trials and unsolved cases
- Global crime media

## What do users think of CrimeDoor?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Immersive AR crime scene exploration
- 📚 Comprehensive true crime content library
- 🗺️ Interactive crime map

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and loading issues
- 💰 Too much content locked behind paywall
- 🔍 Lack of free crime scene access
- 🤖 Generic news app experience after update

**Commonly reported bugs**

- AR crime scenes not loading properly
- Search function not working as expected

**Most requested features**

- Bring back the old 3D crime scene exploration
- Add more free crime scene access
- Improve app stability and performance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 147)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crimedoor/id1529358461/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Firewall

*2026-04-13, version 6.0.0*

I have not been able to get into this app for 4 years. This time it’s a firewall!!!! This is a wonderful iPhone. Removing app…..again. Done.

### 1/5 — Worst App Experience I’ve Had — Completely Broken and Overrun by Ads

*2026-02-04*

This app is completely broken. It has never worked properly for me. Every single time I open it, one of two things happens: either the app doesn’t function at all, or I’m immediately buried under aggressive, unclosable ads that take over the entire screen. About half the time, the app simply fails to work in any meaningful way.

The ads are not just intrusive — they are predatory. Full-screen pop-ups repeatedly attempt to force redirects to third-party App Store links, often without any clear way to close them. The interface is hijacked to the point where accessing actual content is impossible. This feels intentionally designed to trap users in ad loops rather than provide a usable product.

This is not normal monetization, and it’s not acceptable app behavior. It feels more like adware than a legitimate application. Whatever concept this app claims to offer is completely buried under broken functionality and abusive advertising tactics.

One star. Do not waste your time.

### 1/5 — Locked?

*2025-09-10, version 6.0.0*

Every time I try to open this app it says maintenance mode is on. Does this app even exist anymore?

### 1/5 — Not working!!

*2025-08-14, version 6.0.0*

I downloaded the app several times and it’s not working. It keeps on saying “maintenance”. Help, I love this app.

### 1/5 — New Look

*2025-07-14, version 6.0.0*

Update: I still keep coming back to check an see if they changed things back to how they were. I haven’t downloaded the app cause it doesn’t look like it’s changed at all and thats so upsetting. I’ve checked their website too and for months now it has said “Maintenance Mode” so I’m assuming they’re fixing something but dang I miss how it used to be 

They just changed how the whole app looked a day ago. Instantly do not like it. I liked it how before there was “This day in crime History” with a new one almost daily. This new look is very confusing and honestly completely ruins this app for me now.

### 1/5 — What’s up with Maintenance Mode?

*2025-04-25, version 6.0.0*

This app used to be amazing. I had no problem paying for it because it was just that good.  Then it was watered down to basic articles. For the past 6+ months it’s been locked in “maintenance mode”.  Unfortunately, I’ll probably delete it since it’s apparently a dead app.

### 1/5 — bring back the map

*2025-04-01*

already wrote a review about a year ago but i’m back to remind yall. i’m not sure if you were facing issues for having the crime map or whatever but if you weren’t then just bring it back. a lot of people enjoyed the 3D stuff but personally i just enjoyed the map. i was learning about so many crime cases local to me that i would’ve never heard about. everyone complaining about the new update is recieving the same robot type of reply “We’re sorry to hear but thanks for the feedback” yeah we get it, just change the app back man. All your newest reviews are 1-2 stars for a reason. We miss the old app.

### 4/5 — We need it baaaaackkk 😩

*2025-02-10, version 6.0.0*

I miss crimedoor 😩😩😩

### 1/5 — Wish it was the same

*2025-01-02, version 6.0.0*

I don’t know why you guys would ever change the app to this it used to be so informative visually being able to have to actually walk through the door of the crime and now it’s just news articles like what the app is literally called crime door can you guys please bring back it back how it was with the map do you guys even take into consideration how bad the app is tanking because of this and actually go back to how it used to be and just fix the bugs from the 3d part

### 1/5 — Don’t Bother

*2024-11-20, version 6.0.0*

Reinstalled the app after a while away from it and excitedly opened it to find…..nothing. It’s literally just a page to input my email address for their “newsletter” (which I already get). Absolutely ZERO features on this app now.

## Frequently asked questions about CrimeDoor

### What kind of content does this app offer?

The app provides a 24/7 stream of updated true crime news. This includes action crime videos featuring criminals caught on camera and police body cam footage, as well as in-depth articles covering trials, unsolved cases, and crime media from around the world.

### Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and is supported by advertisements. There is no mention of subscription fees or paid content.

### What are the main features of this crime app?

Key features include continuous true crime news updates, a collection of action crime videos with real footage of criminals and police, and detailed articles on various crime-related topics. It aims to be a comprehensive hub for crime enthusiasts.

### Where can I watch the companion TV show?

The companion daily TV show, CrimeDoor TV, streams on platforms such as Roku, Tubi, Vizio, and Freevee. This allows for broader access to their crime-related content beyond the mobile app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0.0 — 2023-11-14

bugs fixed

### 5.0.0 — 2023-10-19

bugs fixed

### 4.0.0 — 2023-09-20

CrimeDoor has been completely reimagined into a brand new content platform. Our mission is to deliver True Crime news 24/7 in the following topics, Breaking, Police, Celebrity, Violent Crime, Robberies Caught on Cam, International, Business & Politics. We add the latest stories throughout the day and all of the content is free.

### 2.6.24 — 2023-09-08

A brand new look from CrimeDoor!

### 2.6.23 — 2023-04-19

-Fixed the issue preventing users from seeing AR Posters
-Fixed the issue preventing users from seeing AR Evidence objects

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*
