# TruBlu vs WESR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: WESR at none against TruBlu's 2. WESR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 85%). TruBlu's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 22 months) and ratings volume (841 vs 4). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

WESR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TruBlu has 841 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of TruBlu's written reviews are positive against 100% of WESR's.

TruBlu ships an update every 2 months, WESR every 22 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TruBlu | WESR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (841 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trublu/id6443777497/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wesr-db/id6446702382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **841** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 22 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 71 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649176085) | [East Star Entertainment, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1335930206) |

## What reviewers say

### TruBlu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trublu/id6443777497)

Stream gripping crime programs and documentaries featuring prominent personalities in investigation. Explore scams, catch predators, and enjoy a fresh supply of factual content. Access all features and content through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Crime programs and documentaries, Scam examination, Predator catching, Factual streaming, Documentaries

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TruBlu Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TruBlu Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content
- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 💯 Excellent value
- 🙌 Supportive of Chris Hansen's work
- 🎥 Variety of true crime shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited content beyond Takedown with Chris Hansen
- 🔊 Censored language in paid subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access account settings

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues when resuming episodes
- Inconsistent availability of subtitles/captions
- Billing/subscription management problems

**Requested features**

- 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


### WESR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wesr-db/id6446702382)

Stream your favorite radio station live from anywhere. Access unique content and features instantly. Enjoy uninterrupted listening at work, home, or on the go.

**Highlights:** Live radio streaming, Unique content access, On-the-go listening, Instant access to features

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TruBlu free?

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

### Is WESR free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TruBlu or WESR?

WESR is rated higher. TruBlu averages 4.6 out of 5 from 841 ratings, while WESR averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do TruBlu or WESR have ads?

Neither TruBlu nor WESR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TruBlu or WESR?

TruBlu ships an update every 2 months, and WESR every 22 months. Most recently, TruBlu was updated on October 24, 2026 and WESR on October 24, 2026.

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