# A&E Crime Central vs EWU Plus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EWU Plus at 82% against A&E Crime Central's 14%. EWU Plus also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and EWU Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EWU Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 187 and 409 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of A&E Crime Central's written reviews are positive against 82% of EWU Plus's.

A&E Crime Central ships an update monthly, EWU Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A&E Crime Central | EWU Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-and-e-crime-central/id1534755973/reviews) | **[4.6 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewu-plus/id6755422025/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 187 | **409** |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | **81.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 106 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) | [EWU Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853791469) |

## What reviewers say

### 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)


### EWU Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ewu-plus/id6755422025)

This app offers unfiltered documentary-style content, focusing on true crime, history, and exclusive originals. Enjoy longer cuts and less censorship than other platforms, with new content added weekly. Stream across multiple devices with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Unfiltered true crime documentaries, Exclusive EWU Originals, Deep-dive history content, Ad-free streaming experience, New content added weekly, Multi-device compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EWU Plus Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| EWU Plus Yearly | $47.99 | 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 EWU Plus free?

EWU Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

EWU Plus is rated higher. A&E Crime Central averages 3.4 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while EWU Plus averages 4.6 from 409 ratings.

### Do A&E Crime Central or EWU Plus have ads?

Neither A&E Crime Central nor EWU Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A&E Crime Central or EWU Plus?

A&E Crime Central ships an update monthly, and EWU Plus every 3 months. Most recently, A&E Crime Central was updated on November 7, 2026 and EWU Plus on November 9, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*