Law & Crime Plus

Review by eFreeware

Most true crime apps hand you a wall of articles and call it coverage. Law & Crime Plus takes a different route: it puts bodycam footage and original true crime programming at the center, building the experience around video from law enforcement work rather than text summaries of it. That is the most distinctive thing about it, and it is the reason the app exists in the form it does.

It comes from Law & Crime, the publisher behind the name, and sits in the News & Magazines category on Google Play. It is free to install, and it has been on the store since March 2018. If your interest in criminal justice runs toward watching how cases unfold on camera, this is built for you. If you want long-form written reporting on court rulings, the app's focus is narrower than that.

Bodycam footage as the main draw

The feature the developer leads with is the bodycam material, and it is the part that shapes everything else. Instead of describing an incident after the fact, the app presents the footage itself, which gives viewers the raw sequence of events as officers recorded them. For anyone who follows policing and courtroom outcomes, that is a different kind of access than a written recap.

It also offers original true crime shows. These are shows in the video catalog, which means the editorial angle is consistent across it. I would expect the two formats to complement each other: footage for immediacy, produced programming for context and narrative.

The app's stated purpose is to bring common sense analysis to the subject, and that framing matters. It signals a measured approach to material that is easy to sensationalize. Whether the tone lands that way for you is a matter of taste, but it is clearly the intent behind the lineup.

What else comes with it

Beyond the video, the app positions itself as an inside look at law enforcement as a working world, not just a highlight reel of incidents. That broader framing is what separates it from a general streaming service: the subject is the justice system, and the material is organized around it.

The most recent update is a maintenance one. The developer lists bug fixes, performance improvements, and better stability, which suggests the team is still tending to the app rather than leaving it as it launched. There is no new feature announced in that release, so existing users should treat it as housekeeping.

The app carries a content rating of Everyone, and it is free to download. It also contains ads and offers in-app purchases, so the free experience is supported by advertising and there are optional purchases inside the app.

What it asks of you

The practical terms are simple. The app is free, it shows ads, and it offers in-app purchases.

The content itself asks for a tolerance for unedited footage. Bodycam video is not packaged like a documentary; it is what it is, and the app's appeal rests on that rawness. If you prefer your true crime narrated and tightly edited, the original programming will likely be the part you return to.

The install base sits above 50,000, and the average rating is 3.3 from 218 ratings. That is a middling score, which is worth weighing if you are deciding whether to spend time on it. The written reviews number 80, so there is enough feedback on the store to skim before you commit.

How I would approach it

I would go in expecting a video-first experience and judge it on that basis. The strongest use case is following a case you already care about and watching the footage tied to it, rather than browsing aimlessly. The original programming is the better entry point if you are new to the subject and want the app to set the context for you.

Because ads and in-app purchases are part of the package, it is worth deciding early how much you want out of it before you engage with either. The app is free to try, so the cost of finding out is your time rather than your money.

One thing to keep in mind is that the app is a publisher's product, not a neutral archive. The analysis is the publisher's, and the selection of footage and programming reflects its editorial choices. That is not a flaw, but it is the frame you are watching through.

A fit for viewers who want the footage itself

Law & Crime Plus is worth installing if you want bodycam footage and original true crime shows in one place, from a publisher that covers law enforcement as its beat. It is free, it has been updated recently, and the focus is clear. The 3.3 average tells you it is not universally loved, so I would set expectations accordingly.

It suits viewers who follow criminal cases closely and want video rather than commentary, and anyone curious about how law enforcement work looks from the inside. If your interest is written legal analysis or broad general news, the app's scope is narrower than that, and you should weigh whether the video focus is what you actually want.

What's new

Bug fixes and performance improvements Enhanced app stability and overall user experience