# TruBlu vs Veteran

The clearest difference is price: TruBlu at Free against Veteran's $2.99. TruBlu also leads on device support (4 vs 2). Veteran's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

TruBlu is free to download; Veteran costs $2.99 up front. TruBlu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Veteran asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | TruBlu | Veteran |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (841 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trublu/id6443777497/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **841** | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 101 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649176085) | [Khanh Dinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215256174) |

## 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


### Veteran

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veteran-u/id6738055493)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TruBlu free?

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

### Is Veteran free?

Veteran costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do TruBlu or Veteran have ads?

Neither TruBlu nor Veteran shows ads.

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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.*