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Best True Crime Shorts Apps

223+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

TrueShort is the household name in true crime shorts, but it's far from the only option. We track 223+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top True Crime Shorts Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TrueShort - Stream True CrimeTrueShort - Stream True CrimeFree4.9★ (19K)YesYesNov 2026
2True Crime Shorts - Stream TVTrue Crime Shorts - Stream TVFree4.9★ (126)YesYesOct 2026
3CrimeShort - True Crime ShortsCrimeShort - True Crime ShortsFree—NoYesOct 2026
4True Crime TV ChannelTrue Crime TV ChannelFree—NoYesMay 2026
5True Crime PodcastTrue Crime PodcastFree4.5★ (233)YesYesOct 2026
6Skoob: TrueCrime StoriesSkoob: TrueCrime StoriesFree4.5★ (98)NoYesOct 2026
7DarkShort:Dark&Mystery StoriesDarkShort:Dark&Mystery StoriesFree4.3★ (1K)YesYesOct 2026
8True Crime MagazineTrue Crime MagazineFree5.0★ (3)NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for True Crime Shorts

TrueShort - Stream True Crime#1

TrueShort - Stream True Crime by Humans Anonymous, Inc

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Experience real, shocking true crime cases condensed into bite-sized, 60-second episodes. Optimized for mobile with vertical video and fast pacing, this app offers addictive, bingeable documentary series for true crime enthusiasts.

What We Love

  • 👍 Engaging true crime content
  • 🚀 Bite-sized episodes for quick viewing
  • 🎥 High-quality storytelling and production
  • 🔍 Well-researched true crime cases

Room to Improve

  • 🔊 AI voice-over could be improved
  • 📱 Compatibility issues with older devices

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FAQ about True Crime Shorts

What are the best true crime shorts apps for iPhone?
TrueShort - Stream True Crime tops our true crime shorts apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 19K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top true crime shorts apps we rank are free to download, including TrueShort - Stream True Crime and True Crime Shorts - Stream TV.
TrueShort - Stream True Crime shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 223+ true crime shorts apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.