A&E Crime Central vs TruBlu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A&E Crime Central
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.
- Commercial-free streaming
- Over 1,500 true crime titles
- Offline episode downloads
- New content added weekly
- Personalized watchlist
- Search and curated browsing
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A&E Crime Central brings you the best of A&E’s true crime documentaries and series, commercial-free! Stream over 1,500 titles like 60 Days In, After the First 48, Girl in the Box, and more. Download to watch your favorite episodes offline anytime, anywhere. New videos are added every week so you'll always have a fresh selection of commercial-free true crime content at your fingertips. Try A&E Crime Central free for 7-days. After your free trial ends, pay only $5.99 a month or save 15% and pay $59.99 a year. Sign up now and crack open thrilling cases, witness unbelievable acts of survival, and explore the minds of the most notorious criminals of our time. What you’ll love about A&E Crime Central: -Free trial for all first-time subscribers -No commitments, cancel anytime -Unlimited streaming -No ad interruptions -Download to watch offline -Add your favorite titles to My List, your personal watchlist -Browse curated content or use search to easily find titles -No TV provider necessary -Easy billing through iTunes Note: A&E Crime Central content is only available to stream in the U.S. and U.S. Territories. Payment is charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal by visiting Account Settings on your device. If you turn off auto-renew during the current subscription period, your subscription will be canceled for the subsequent period. If you are experiencing issues, please visit: https://support.aecrimecentral.com Terms of Use: http://www.aenetworks.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.aenetworks.com/privacy
TruBlu
Stream gripping crime programs and documentaries featuring prominent personalities in investigation. Explore scams, predator catches, and a variety of true crime content. Subscribe for full access to all features and content.
- Crime programs and documentaries
- Spearheaded by Chris Hansen
- Scam and predator investigations
- Factual streaming network
- Monthly and yearly subscription options
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TruBlu Factual Streaming Network is home to some of the biggest personalities in crime and investigation. Spearheaded by Chris Hansen, we examine scams, catch predators and bring you a fresh supply of gripping crime programs and documentaries. To access all features and content you can subscribe to TruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC on yearly or monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://trublu.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://trublu.vhx.tv/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TruBlu at 85% against A&E Crime Central's 14%. TruBlu also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). A&E Crime Central's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. A&E Crime Central sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. TruBlu asks for nothing beyond the download.
TruBlu holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 842 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of A&E Crime Central's written reviews are positive against 85% of TruBlu's.
A&E Crime Central ships an update monthly, TruBlu every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | A&E Crime Central | TruBlu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (187 ratings) | 4.6 (842 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 84.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 187 | 842 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | A+E Global Media | TruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC |
Customer experience
A&E Crime Central
TruBlu
User reviews
A&E Crime Central
From 187 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good content for true crime fans
- 👍 Some users enjoy the shows
- 👍 App has some bingeable shows
Room to improve
- 🐛 App frequently crashes
- 🐛 Login issues and errors
- 🐛 Subscription not recognized
- 🐛 Content is outdated and limited
- 🐛 Missing many episodes/seasons
TruBlu
From 842 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great content
- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 💯 Excellent value
- 🙌 Supportive of Chris Hansen's work
- 🎥 Variety of true crime shows
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited content beyond Takedown with Chris Hansen
- 🔊 Censored language in paid subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access account settings
Bugs and requests
A&E Crime Central
Reported bugs
16 issues- 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
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- App won't work with lightning adapter/AirPlay
- No audio when screen is locked
- Stop playing timer doesn't work
- App not available on Samsung TVs
- Episodes not marking as watched
- Search function not working for keywords
- Play button not working
- App not working with VPN activation
- App crashes after a few episodes
- Shows are shuffled and out of order
- Content restricted to US only
Requested features
10 requests- 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)
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- Improve accessibility for blind users
- Add ability to save playback spot
- Allow casting to TVs
- Add dark mode
- Fix issues with episodes not marking as played
TruBlu
Reported bugs
3 issues- Playback issues when resuming episodes
- Inconsistent availability of subtitles/captions
- Billing/subscription management problems
Requested features
4 requests- More episodes of Takedown with Chris Hansen
- Improved organization and filtering of content
- Ability to skip ahead/rewind easily during playback
- Offline viewing or download option
In-app purchases
A&E Crime Central
- A&E Crime Central7 Days trial$5.991 Month
- A&E Crime Central7 Days trial$59.991 Year
TruBlu
No in-app purchases








