# OXYGEN vs Sword And Scale

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sword And Scale at 70% against OXYGEN's 34%. Sword And Scale also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). OXYGEN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16). On price, ratings volume, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sword And Scale sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. OXYGEN asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sword And Scale holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17K and 6.7K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of OXYGEN's written reviews are positive against 70% of Sword And Scale's.

OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, Sword And Scale fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OXYGEN | Sword And Scale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxygen/id700797306/reviews) | **[4.9 (6.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-scale/id1505946105/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 6.7K |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | **70.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 240 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) | [Incongruity, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1505946104) |

## What reviewers say

### OXYGEN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxygen/id700797306)

Stream full episodes of popular true crime shows, watch live TV, and access on-demand content from a family of networks. Requires a TV provider subscription for full access.

**Highlights:** Watch latest episodes day after airing, Live stream TV 24/7, Access on-demand content, Stream content from multiple networks, Filter shows by network and genre, Sign in with TV provider subscription

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🙌 Great true crime content
- 💕 Favorite shows like Dateline and Bad Girls Club
- 🕵️‍♀️ Captivating true crime documentaries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Constantly having to log in and link TV provider
- ⚠️ Playback issues, video freezing, and skipping
- 🔇 Sound cutting out and audio problems
- 🤔 Confusing and frustrating user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App frequently logs out of TV provider
- Videos fail to play or get stuck on ads
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Crashes and freezes during playback

**Requested features**

- Offer monthly subscription option without cable
- Improve episode tracking and resume playback
- Add more content and older seasons of shows


### Sword And Scale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sword-and-scale/id1505946105)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Explore real criminal cases and the justice system's response through in-depth podcast episodes. Features 911 calls, court testimonies, and interviews for a comprehensive look at each story. Receive notifications for new episode releases.

**Highlights:** Real criminal case explorations, Justice system analysis, 911 call recordings, Court testimonies, Interviews, New episode notifications

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| +BONUS LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| BONUS LEVEL SUPPORTER | $9.99 | per month |
| Bonus Supporter | $9.99 | per month |
| +ADVANCED LEVEL SUPPORTER | $14.99 | per month |
| Super Supporter | $19.99 | per month |
| +HARDCORE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $24.99 | per month |
| VIP Supporter | $29.99 | per month |
| BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER (Yearly) | $49.99 | per year |
| +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER (Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| +BONUS LEVEL(Yearly) | $99.99 | per year |
| Bonus Supporter | $99.99 | per year |
| Super Supporter | $199.99 | per year |
| +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $4.99 | one-time |
| +BASE LEVEL SUPPORTER | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🔒 Robust security features
- 💎 High-quality content
- 🎨 Great graphics and layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔋 High data usage
- 🔒 Login and account issues
- 📥 Offline listening problems
- 🔀 Lack of episode progress tracking

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Subscription validation issues
- Inconsistent episode downloads
- Playback menu navigation problems

**Requested features**

- Variable playback speed
- Ability to filter played episodes
- Automatic pause during GPS directions
- Improved search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OXYGEN free?

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

### Is Sword And Scale free?

Sword And Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OXYGEN or Sword And Scale?

Sword And Scale is rated higher. OXYGEN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Sword And Scale averages 4.9 from 6.7K ratings.

### Do OXYGEN or Sword And Scale have ads?

OXYGEN shows ads; Sword And Scale does not.

### Which is updated more often, OXYGEN or Sword And Scale?

OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sword And Scale fortnightly. Most recently, OXYGEN was updated on October 17, 2026 and Sword And Scale on October 15, 2026.

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