# A&E Crime Central vs Trilogy+

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Trilogy+ at 98% against A&E Crime Central's 15%. Trilogy+ also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.4). A&E Crime Central's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. A&E Crime Central sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Trilogy+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Trilogy+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 186 and 482 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of A&E Crime Central's written reviews are positive against 98% of Trilogy+'s.

A&E Crime Central ships an update monthly, Trilogy+ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A&E Crime Central | Trilogy+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-and-e-crime-central/id1534755973/reviews) | **[4.9 (482 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trilogy-plus/id1607543738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 186 | **482** |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 101 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) | [Trilogy Media Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1607543740) |

## What reviewers say

### A&E Crime Central

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

Access a vast library of A&E's true crime documentaries and series, all commercial-free. Stream over 1,500 titles, download episodes for offline viewing, and discover new content added weekly. Enjoy unlimited streaming without ad interruptions.

**Highlights:** Commercial-free streaming, Over 1,500 true crime titles, Offline episode downloads, New content added weekly, Personalized watchlist, Search and curated browsing

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A&E Crime Central | $4.99 | per month |
| 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)


### Trilogy+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trilogy-plus/id1607543738)

Stream exclusive true crime, scambaiting, and travel content from popular YouTube creators. Enjoy bonus footage, extended scenes, and original series. Watch anytime, ad-free, on any device.

**Highlights:** Exclusive creator content, Extended video versions, Original documentary series, Access to retro shows, Ad-free streaming, Multi-device compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trilogy+ Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Trilogy+ Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A&E Crime Central free?

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

### Is Trilogy+ free?

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

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

Trilogy+ is rated higher. A&E Crime Central averages 3.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Trilogy+ averages 4.9 from 482 ratings.

### Do A&E Crime Central or Trilogy+ have ads?

Neither A&E Crime Central nor Trilogy+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A&E Crime Central or Trilogy+?

A&E Crime Central ships an update monthly, and Trilogy+ every 3 months. Most recently, A&E Crime Central was updated on October 23, 2026 and Trilogy+ on October 25, 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.*