Comparison

OXYGEN vs A&E Crime Central

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

OXYGEN

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
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Overview • The Oxygen app is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, and stream past season content! • Download the Oxygen app now to watch full episodes of Cold Justice, Killer Relationship with Faith Jenkins, Snapped, Dateline: Secrets Uncovered, AND MANY MORE! • The Oxygen app is a must-have for crime fans who don’t want to miss out on new episodes, bonus clips, sneak peaks, and more. Armchair detectives stay in the know with Oxygen – we live and breathe true crime! • Get started by signing in with your TV subscription (cable, satellite, or digital). The Oxygen app supports most TV providers, including DirecTV, Spectrum, Xfinity, Dish, and AT&T. App Features Watch Your Way • Watch the latest episodes of new Oxygen shows the day after they air on TV. • Live stream and schedule available 24/7 when signed in with your TV provider. Explore Versant Content • Access to on-demand content from across the Versant family of networks (including USA, SYFY, E!, Oxygen, MSNOW, CNBC, and Golf Channel). • Don't miss a second of the Premier League, the WNBA, A10 hoops, the PGA and LPGA Tours, and NASCAR! • Live stream your favorite Versant networks within the app. • Dedicated page for each network showcasing the hottest series. • Stream recent and throwback favorites, like Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med. • Filter shows by network and genre while browsing. TV Provider Access • Sign in with your TV subscription to gain access to the entire catalog of VOD and Live content. Availability Notice • Versant's family of networks are only available to stream in the US and US territories. • Those outside the US will be unable to watch full episodes or live TV. • If you're traveling, you'll regain full access as soon as you return to the US. Comments or Questions • Please fill out our contact support form at https://help.versantmedia.com/s/contactsupport for assistance. • Please note: Use of the app is limited to the United States and its territories. Video is accessible via 3G, 4G, LTE, and Wi-Fi networks. Data charges may apply. • Privacy Policy: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy • Your Privacy Choices: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/cookies • CA Notice: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

About

A&E Crime Central

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
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A&E Crime Central brings you the best of A&E’s true crime documentaries and series, commercial-free! Stream over 1,500 titles like 60 Days In, After the First 48, Girl in the Box, and more. Download to watch your favorite episodes offline anytime, anywhere. New videos are added every week so you'll always have a fresh selection of commercial-free true crime content at your fingertips. Try A&E Crime Central free for 7-days. After your free trial ends, pay only $5.99 a month or save 15% and pay $59.99 a year. Sign up now and crack open thrilling cases, witness unbelievable acts of survival, and explore the minds of the most notorious criminals of our time. What you’ll love about A&E Crime Central: -Free trial for all first-time subscribers -No commitments, cancel anytime -Unlimited streaming -No ad interruptions -Download to watch offline -Add your favorite titles to My List, your personal watchlist -Browse curated content or use search to easily find titles -No TV provider necessary -Easy billing through iTunes Note: A&E Crime Central content is only available to stream in the U.S. and U.S. Territories. Payment is charged to the iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and auto-renewal by visiting Account Settings on your device. If you turn off auto-renew during the current subscription period, your subscription will be canceled for the subsequent period. If you are experiencing issues, please visit: https://support.aecrimecentral.com Terms of Use: http://www.aenetworks.com/terms Privacy Policy: http://www.aenetworks.com/privacy

Screenshots

OXYGEN4 screens
A&E Crime Central4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: OXYGEN at 4.6 against A&E Crime Central's 3.4. OXYGEN also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (17K vs 185). A&E Crime Central's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. A&E Crime Central sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OXYGEN asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

OXYGEN holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OXYGEN has 17K ratings behind it against 185, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of OXYGEN's written reviews are positive against 15% of A&E Crime Central's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, A&E Crime Central monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
OXYGEN versus A&E Crime Central: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOXYGENA&E Crime Central
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings) — better3.4 (185 ratings)
Positive reviews33.1% of reviews — better14.6% of reviews
Number of ratings17K — better185
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB100 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCA+E Global Media

Customer experience

OXYGEN

All ratings16,555 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive33.1%
Neutral9.7%
Negative57.1%

A&E Crime Central

All ratings185 ratings
Positive56.2%
Neutral10.8%
Negative33.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral18.8%
Negative66.7%

User reviews

OXYGEN

From 17K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

A&E Crime Central

From 185 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good content for true crime fans
  • 👍 Some users enjoy the shows
  • 👍 App has some bingeable shows

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App frequently crashes
  • 🐛 Login issues and errors
  • 🐛 Subscription not recognized
  • 🐛 Content is outdated and limited
  • 🐛 Missing many episodes/seasons

Bugs and requests

OXYGEN

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

A&E Crime Central

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • 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
Show 11 more
  • App won't work with lightning adapter/AirPlay
  • No audio when screen is locked
  • Stop playing timer doesn't work
  • App not available on Samsung TVs
  • Episodes not marking as watched
  • Search function not working for keywords
  • Play button not working
  • App not working with VPN activation
  • App crashes after a few episodes
  • Shows are shuffled and out of order
  • Content restricted to US only

Requested features

10 requests
  • 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)
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  • Improve accessibility for blind users
  • Add ability to save playback spot
  • Allow casting to TVs
  • Add dark mode
  • Fix issues with episodes not marking as played

In-app purchases

None

OXYGEN

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

A&E Crime Central

Subscriptions3
  • A&E Crime Central$4.991 Month
  • A&E Crime Central7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • A&E Crime Central7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is OXYGEN free?
OXYGEN 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, OXYGEN or A&E Crime Central?
OXYGEN is rated higher. OXYGEN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while A&E Crime Central averages 3.4 from 185 ratings.
Do OXYGEN or A&E Crime Central have ads?
OXYGEN shows ads; A&E Crime Central does not.
Which is updated more often, OXYGEN or A&E Crime Central?
OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, and A&E Crime Central monthly. Most recently, OXYGEN was updated on September 24, 2026 and A&E Crime Central on September 4, 2026.

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