# A&E Crime Central vs Jamtab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jamtab at 100% against A&E Crime Central's 15%. Jamtab also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). A&E Crime Central's advantage is ratings volume (186 vs 8). On price, ads and device support 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. Jamtab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Jamtab holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A&E Crime Central has 186 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of A&E Crime Central's written reviews are positive against 100% of Jamtab's.

A&E Crime Central ships an update monthly, Jamtab every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | A&E Crime Central | Jamtab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-and-e-crime-central/id1534755973/reviews) | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamtab/id6778120049/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **186** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) | [Michael Cornell](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778120051) |

## 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)


### Jamtab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamtab/id6778120049)

This app synchronizes musical tablature with audio, allowing users to learn instruments like guitar, bass, and drums. It offers features like tempo control, section looping, and isolated chord playback to aid practice and transcription.

**Highlights:** Synced tablature for songs and videos, Section looping and isolation, Isolated chord playback, Adjustable tempo without pitch change, Publish and share your own Jamtabs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A&E Crime Central free?

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

### Is Jamtab free?

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

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

Jamtab is rated higher. A&E Crime Central averages 3.4 out of 5 from 186 ratings, while Jamtab averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.

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

Neither A&E Crime Central nor Jamtab shows ads.

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

A&E Crime Central ships an update monthly, and Jamtab every 4 days. Most recently, A&E Crime Central was updated on October 14, 2026 and Jamtab on October 14, 2026.

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