What's a good iOS app for streaming true crime stuff, but, like, if I only have a few minutes to kill?

TrueShort is pretty solid. The vids are short, obviously, so you can binge 'em on the bus or while waiting for your code to compile. No more doomscrolling!

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Okay, so TrueShort is all about true crime, but the hook is that everything's short-form. Like, TikTok but for murder mysteries and stuff. I'm usually skeptical, but the UI is smooth, and the video quality is surprisingly decent. From a technical standpoint, the streaming is on point – loads in about 2 seconds on my iPhone 13, which is crucial when you're trying to squeeze in an episode between debugging sessions. The algorithm seems pretty good at suggesting stuff I'm actually into, too. Plus, it barely uses any storage – the dev team really thought about optimizing for mobile. I’m not saying ditch your Netflix documentaries, but for quick hits of true crime, it's a winner. I'd give it a solid 4.5/5 stars – perfect for when you're waiting for a build to finish or just need a quick distraction.

Key Features

Short-form video content
Optimized for quick streaming
Personalized content suggestions

"This app is great for short true crime stories!"

— 5ā˜… User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/10/2025
TrueShort - Stream True Crime icon

TrueShort - Stream True Crime

by Humans Anonymous, Inc

ā˜…4.9
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