Comparison

OXYGEN vs Murder Maps

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

Murder Maps

Explore real homicide cases near your current location. This app uses your GPS to reveal nearby murder incidents featured on true crime shows, complete with victim stories and case details. Discover the dark history of any region, whether you're at home or traveling.

Highlights
  • Explore nearby murder cases
  • Victim stories and case details
  • Map updates automatically
  • Over 400 incidents
  • Daily 'Incident of the Day'
  • Archive up to 5 incidents
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True crime is closer than you think. You've watched the cases on Forensic Files, 20/20, Cold Justice, and other investigative shows. Now discover where they happened. Murder Maps puts real homicide cases on a map, letting you explore the true crime history around you — wherever you are. Each pin represents a real case and the location where a body was discovered. Explore the story behind the case, learn about the victim, and discover what investigators uncovered. Traveling to a new city? Your map changes with you. Exploring your hometown? You might discover a case you never knew happened nearby. Explore the Map • 460+ real homicide cases to discover • Explore cases near you wherever you travel • Incident of the Day — discover a featured case from somewhere else in the country • On This Day — discover cases connected to today's date • Featured cases from real true crime television shows • Share incidents with friends • Archive up to 5 cases to come back to later • Explore the stories behind each case, including victims and investigative details • Privacy-focused — your location stays on your device • Clean, map-first design built for exploring Whether you're a lifelong true crime fan, traveling somewhere new, or simply curious about the history hiding in your own backyard, Murder Maps gives you a new way to experience true crime. The cases you've watched on television didn't just happen somewhere. They happened somewhere. And sometimes… that somewhere is closer than you think.

Screenshots

OXYGEN4 screens
Murder Maps4 screens

Verdict

The call

OXYGEN and Murder Maps both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of Murder Maps's written reviews are positive against 35% of OXYGEN's. Murder Maps also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). OXYGEN's advantage is ratings volume (17K vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for OXYGEN against 4.6 for Murder Maps. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OXYGEN has 17K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of OXYGEN's written reviews are positive against 67% of Murder Maps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, Murder Maps weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
OXYGEN versus Murder Maps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOXYGENMurder Maps
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17K ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.6% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings17K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB26 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCRaimond Acevedo

Customer experience

OXYGEN

All ratings16,555 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews159 reviews
Positive34.6%
Neutral9.4%
Negative56.0%

Murder Maps

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

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

Murder Maps

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

OXYGEN

No in-app purchases

None

Murder Maps

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OXYGEN free?
OXYGEN is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Murder Maps free?
Murder Maps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OXYGEN or Murder Maps?
Murder Maps is rated higher. OXYGEN averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17K ratings, while Murder Maps averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do OXYGEN or Murder Maps have ads?
Both OXYGEN and Murder Maps show ads.
Which is updated more often, OXYGEN or Murder Maps?
OXYGEN ships an update every 5 weeks, and Murder Maps weekly. Most recently, OXYGEN was updated on October 26, 2026 and Murder Maps on October 24, 2026.

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