# NACC vs A&E Crime Central

The clearest difference is rating: NACC at 5.0 against A&E Crime Central's 3.4. NACC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (47% vs 15%). A&E Crime Central's advantage is ratings volume (186 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. NACC asks for nothing beyond the download.

NACC 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of NACC's written reviews are positive against 15% of A&E Crime Central's.

NACC ships an update weekly, A&E Crime Central monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NACC | A&E Crime Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nacc/id452299196/reviews)** | [3.4 (186 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-and-e-crime-central/id1534755973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **186** |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 14.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 13 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Little Green Viper Software Development LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/554021830) | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) |

## What reviewers say

### NACC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nacc/id452299196)

Track and celebrate your sobriety milestones with a fun and engaging approach. This application allows you to log your cleandate, view earned tags and medallions, and share your progress with others. It provides a visual representation of your journey and helps you stay motivated.

**Highlights:** Track cleandate, View earned tags and medallions, See all potential keytags and medallions, Share cleantime progress, Printable cleantime summaries

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NACC free?

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

### Is A&E Crime Central free?

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

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

NACC is rated higher. NACC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while A&E Crime Central averages 3.4 from 186 ratings.

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

Neither NACC nor A&E Crime Central shows ads.

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

NACC ships an update weekly, and A&E Crime Central monthly. Most recently, NACC was updated on October 23, 2026 and A&E Crime Central on October 23, 2026.

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