# OXYGEN vs TruBlu

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | OXYGEN | TruBlu |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (17K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oxygen/id700797306/reviews) | [4.6 (838 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trublu/id6443777497/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **17K** | 838 |
| Positive reviews | 33.1% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 240 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) | [TruBlu Factual Streaming Network, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649176085) |

## 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


### TruBlu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trublu/id6443777497)

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.

**Highlights:** Crime programs and documentaries, Scam examination, Predator catching, Factual streaming, Documentaries

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TruBlu Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| TruBlu Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great content
- 🚀 Smooth streaming
- 💯 Excellent value
- 🙌 Supportive of Chris Hansen's work
- 🎥 Variety of true crime shows

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited content beyond Takedown with Chris Hansen
- 🔊 Censored language in paid subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to find/access account settings

**Reported bugs**

- Playback issues when resuming episodes
- Inconsistent availability of subtitles/captions
- Billing/subscription management problems

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OXYGEN free?

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

### Is TruBlu free?

TruBlu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OXYGEN or TruBlu?

OXYGEN and TruBlu are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 17K and 838 ratings respectively.

### Do OXYGEN or TruBlu have ads?

OXYGEN shows ads; TruBlu does not.

### Which is updated more often, OXYGEN or TruBlu?

OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, and TruBlu every 3 months. Most recently, OXYGEN was updated on September 30, 2026 and TruBlu on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*