# TruBlu vs Couchy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TruBlu at none against Couchy's 1. TruBlu also leads on ratings volume (843 vs 2) and device support (4 vs 1). Couchy's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Couchy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. TruBlu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Couchy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TruBlu has 843 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TruBlu ships an update every 2 months, Couchy every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TruBlu | Couchy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (843 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trublu/id6443777497/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couchy-tv-show-tracker/id6810217701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **843** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 71 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [TruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649176085) | [Carat International LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794926560) |

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**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


### Couchy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/couchy-tv-show-tracker/id6810217701)

Track your favorite TV shows and get notified about new seasons and episodes without spoilers. Organize your watch history and connect with friends through chat parties to discuss episodes in real-time.

**Highlights:** Next episode tracking, Spoiler-free new season alerts, Watch history organization, Real-time chat parties, Customizable user emojis, Private by default tracking

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Couchy Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TruBlu free?

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

### Is Couchy free?

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

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

Couchy is rated higher. TruBlu averages 4.6 out of 5 from 843 ratings, while Couchy averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TruBlu or Couchy have ads?

Neither TruBlu nor Couchy shows ads.

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

TruBlu ships an update every 2 months, and Couchy every 2 days. Most recently, TruBlu was updated on November 12, 2026 and Couchy on November 6, 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.*