# OXYGEN vs A&E Crime Central

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OXYGEN | A&E Crime Central |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxygen/id700797306/reviews)** | [3.4 (185 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-and-e-crime-central/id1534755973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 185 |
| Positive reviews | **33.1% of reviews** | 14.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 240 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) |

## 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


### A&E Crime Central

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-and-e-crime-central/id1534755973)

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:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A&E Crime Central | $4.99 | per month |
| A&E Crime Central | $5.99 | per month |
| A&E Crime Central | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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- 🐛 Content is outdated and limited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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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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