# WKSR vs A&E Crime Central

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WKSR at none against A&E Crime Central's 2. WKSR also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). A&E Crime Central's advantage is ratings volume (187 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A&E Crime Central sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. WKSR asks for nothing beyond the download.

A&E Crime Central holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A&E Crime Central has 187 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | WKSR | A&E Crime Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wksr/id1473852049/reviews) | **[3.4 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-and-e-crime-central/id1534755973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **187** |
| Positive reviews | — | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 2 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ben Luna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437646867) | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) |

## What reviewers say

### WKSR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wksr/id1473852049)

This app provides a mix of classic hits, local news, weather updates, and live sports coverage for Giles and surrounding Southern Middle Tennessee counties. It connects listeners to the region's longest-serving radio station.

**Highlights:** Classic hits music, Local news updates, Weather forecasts, Live sports broadcasts, Regional coverage

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### A&E Crime Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-and-e-crime-central/id1534755973)

Stream a vast library of A&E's true crime documentaries and series, including popular titles like 60 Days In and After the First 48. Download episodes for offline viewing and enjoy new content added weekly, all without commercial interruptions. A 7-day free trial is available for new subscribers.

**Highlights:** 1,500+ true crime titles, Offline viewing, New content added weekly, Commercial-free streaming, Personal watchlist, Curated content browsing, No TV provider needed

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A&E Crime Central | $5.99 | per month |
| A&E Crime Central | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good content for true crime fans
- 👍 Some users enjoy the shows
- 👍 App has some bingeable shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Login issues and errors
- 🐛 Subscription not recognized
- 🐛 Content is outdated and limited
- 🐛 Missing many episodes/seasons

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- App freezes and won't open
- Subscription status not recognized
- Login/sign-in issues
- Videos reset or skip in the middle of playback

**Requested features**

- Add fast forward/rewind options
- Implement picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Improve background playback functionality
- Update app content with current episodes
- Make search more robust (keywords, episode names)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WKSR free?

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

### Is A&E Crime Central free?

A&E Crime Central is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, WKSR or A&E Crime Central?

A&E Crime Central is rated higher. WKSR averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while A&E Crime Central averages 3.4 from 187 ratings.

### Do WKSR or A&E Crime Central have ads?

Neither WKSR nor A&E Crime Central shows ads.

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