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Best True Stories Apps & Games

195+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated July 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the true stories category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 195+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top True Stories Apps & Games (July 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1TrueShort - Stream True CrimeTrueShort - Stream True CrimeFree4.9★ (17K)YesYesSep 2026
2The True StoryThe True StoryFree5.0★ (3)NoNoJul 2026
3True StoryTrue StoryFree—NoNoMay 2026
4True Crime PodcastTrue Crime PodcastFree4.5★ (233)YesYesSep 2026
5This is a True StoryThis is a True StoryFree4.7★ (3.2K)NoYesSep 2026
6RealStory: True StoryRealStory: True StoryFree—NoNoMay 2026
7Convicted - Crime StoriesConvicted - Crime StoriesFree4.3★ (27)NoYesSep 2026
8Gangs Town Story: Grand CrimeGangs Town Story: Grand CrimeFree4.6★ (26K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for True Stories

TrueShort - Stream True Crime#1

TrueShort - Stream True Crime by Humans Anonymous, Inc

Watch True Crime Series
Editor's Choice
📡 News
4.9😊(17K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#40in News
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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
The True Story#2

The True Story by Detectum Europe GmbH

A news aggregator
Strong Contender
📡 News
5.0(3 ratings)
Free
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This app aggregates news from diverse media sources and public channels, compiling events into comprehensive stories. It offers an unbiased perspective by including a wide range of publications, from mainstream to opposition, and supports English and Russian language news.

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FAQ about True Stories

What are the best true stories apps & games for iPhone?
TrueShort - Stream True Crime tops our true stories apps & games ranking as of July 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 17K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top true stories apps & games we rank are free to download, including TrueShort - Stream True Crime and The True Story.
TrueShort - Stream True Crime shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of July 2026.
We track 195+ true stories apps & games on the iOS App Store as of July 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
TrueShort is a mobile application that provides short-form original documentary series based on real true crime cases. Each episode is designed to be just 60 seconds long, offering a fast-paced and bingeable viewing experience optimized for smartphones.
Key features include 60-second episodes of original true crime series, vertical video optimized for mobile, gripping narration, and cliffhangers in every episode. Users can also watch full seasons in approximately 20 minutes, and new series are added regularly.

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