OXYGEN vs TruBlu
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
TruBlu
Stream gripping crime programs and documentaries featuring prominent personalities in investigation. Explore scams, catch predators, and enjoy a fresh supply of factual content. Access all features and content through a subscription.
- Crime programs and documentaries
- Scam examination
- Predator catching
- Factual streaming
- Documentaries
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TruBlu Factual Streaming Network is home to some of the biggest personalities in crime and investigation. Spearheaded by Chris Hansen, we examine scams, catch predators and bring you a fresh supply of gripping crime programs and documentaries. To access all features and content you can subscribe to TruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC on yearly or monthly basis with an auto-renewing subscription right inside the app.* Pricing can vary by region and will be confirmed before purchase in the app. In app subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of their cycle. All payments will be paid through your iTunes Account and may be managed under Account Settings after the initial payment. Subscription payments will automatically renew unless deactivated at least 24-hours before the end of the current cycle. Your account will be charged for renewal at least 24-hours prior to the end of the current cycle. Cancellations are incurred by disabling auto-renewal. Terms of Service: https://trublu.vhx.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://trublu.vhx.tv/privacy
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Verdict
OXYGEN and TruBlu both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of TruBlu's written reviews are positive against 33% of OXYGEN's. TruBlu also leads on ads (none vs shown). OXYGEN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (17K vs 838). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. TruBlu sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. OXYGEN asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for OXYGEN against 4.6 for TruBlu. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OXYGEN has 17K ratings behind it against 838, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of OXYGEN's written reviews are positive against 85% of TruBlu's.
OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, TruBlu every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.
| Parameter | OXYGEN | TruBlu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (17K ratings) | 4.6 (838 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | 85.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 17K — better | 838 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| 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 | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Versant Media LLC | TruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC |
Customer experience
OXYGEN
TruBlu
User reviews
OXYGEN
From 17K App Store ratingsWhat 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
TruBlu
From 838 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great content
- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 💯 Excellent value
- 🙌 Supportive of Chris Hansen's work
- 🎥 Variety of true crime shows
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited content beyond Takedown with Chris Hansen
- 🔊 Censored language in paid subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access account settings
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
TruBlu
Reported bugs
3 issues- Playback issues when resuming episodes
- Inconsistent availability of subtitles/captions
- Billing/subscription management problems
Requested features
4 requests- 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
In-app purchases
OXYGEN
No in-app purchases
TruBlu
- TruBlu Monthly$4.991 Month
- TruBlu Yearly$49.991 Year









