Comparison

Trilogy+ vs TruBlu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Trilogy+

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
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Welcome to Trilogy+, an immersive streaming service with the best entertainment in scambaiting, scam-busting, travel and true crime, with no shortage of shenanigans and hilarity. The founders of the popular YouTube channel Trilogy Media invite you into their world as they fight scams and travel the world. Experience brand new adventures and documentary series never before seen by the public, as well as revisit some of their classic videos experienced by millions with bonus content, extended scenes, and reflection by the founders themselves. With Trilogy+, you get: • Exclusive access to your favorite shows and personalities from the world of Trilogy Media • Extended versions of your favorite videos, including never-before-seen bonus footage and interviews • Fresh new Trilogy+ Originals added all the time • Exclusive access to the vault of select retro Trilogy Media shows • Fresh faces and exclusive content from some of your other favorite scambaiters across YouTube • Full access to watch anytime 24/7, ad-free, anywhere on your mobile device, tablet or computer To access all features and content you can subscribe to Trilogy+ on a monthly or yearly 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. Any unused portion of your free trial will be forfeited upon payment. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. 
 Terms of Service: https://www.trilogyplus.com/tos Privacy Policy: https://www.trilogyplus.com/privacy

About

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.

Highlights
  • Crime programs and documentaries
  • Spearheaded by Chris Hansen
  • Scam and predator investigations
  • Factual streaming network
  • Monthly and yearly subscription options
Features
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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

Screenshots

Trilogy+4 screens
TruBlu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TruBlu at none against Trilogy+'s 2. Trilogy+'s advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (98% vs 85%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Trilogy+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TruBlu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Trilogy+ holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 489 and 842 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Trilogy+'s written reviews are positive against 85% of TruBlu's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trilogy+ ships an update every 3 months, TruBlu every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Trilogy+ versus TruBlu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrilogy+TruBlu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (489 ratings) — better4.6 (842 ratings)
Positive reviews98.1% of reviews — better84.5% of reviews
Number of ratings489842 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB71 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTrilogy Media IncTruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC

Customer experience

Trilogy+

All ratings445 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews318 reviews
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.3%

TruBlu

All ratings842 ratings
Positive91.2%
Neutral0.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews362 reviews
Positive84.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative13.5%

Bugs and requests

Trilogy+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

2 purchases

Trilogy+

Subscriptions2
  • Trilogy+ Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Trilogy+ Yearly7 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

TruBlu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trilogy+ free?
Trilogy+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TruBlu free?
TruBlu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trilogy+ or TruBlu?
Trilogy+ is rated higher. Trilogy+ averages 4.9 out of 5 from 489 ratings, while TruBlu averages 4.6 from 842 ratings.
Do Trilogy+ or TruBlu have ads?
Neither Trilogy+ nor TruBlu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trilogy+ or TruBlu?
Trilogy+ ships an update every 3 months, and TruBlu every 2 months. Most recently, Trilogy+ was updated on November 7, 2026 and TruBlu on November 7, 2026.

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