OXYGEN vs Blue October TV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Blue October TV
This platform offers a mix of free and premium video content, including music videos, live shows, and inspirational segments. It chronicles the personal journey of an artist, aiming to inspire viewers. No account is required for free content access.
- Music videos
- Live shows
- Inspirational content
- Artist journey chronicles
- Premium content access
- On-demand streaming
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Blue October TV is an app and video platform to become inspired and realize you are good enough. Started as a platform for music videos and content for the band Blue October and Justin Furstenfeld, Blue October TV contains free content including music videos, live shows and more. The platform also contains premium content and is the home to Blue October and Justin Furstenfeld livestream concerts. Blue October TV also includes motivational and inspirational shows and segments chronicling Justin’s journey from depression, alcohol and drugs to his present path of being a better husband, father, band member, business person and friend. You will be inspired by Justin’s journey and love the new content added monthly to the platform. No account needed to access our library of free content and stream videos on-demand or login to to view your content. Terms of service: https://getbackup.tv/pages/terms-of-service Privacy policy: https://getbackup.tv/pages/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blue October TV at 100% against OXYGEN's 35%. Blue October TV also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). OXYGEN's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 22). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Blue October TV holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OXYGEN has 17K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of OXYGEN's written reviews are positive against 100% of Blue October TV's.
OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, Blue October TV monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OXYGEN | Blue October TV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17K ratings) | 5.0 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 22 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Versant Media LLC | Up Down Records, LLC |
Customer experience
OXYGEN
Blue October TV
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
Blue October TV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
OXYGEN
No in-app purchases
Blue October TV
No in-app purchases
