TrueShort

About TrueShort

TrueShort is a mobile-first streaming application focused on the true-crime genre, offering original short-form documentary series. The content is specifically optimized for mobile viewing, featuring vertical video, fast-paced editing, and gripping narration, with each episode lasting approximately 60 seconds. This format allows viewers to consume full seasons in about 20 minutes, catering to audiences seeking quick, bingeable content. The platform's model has been compared to a combination of Netflix and TikTok, but with a focus on real-life crime stories.

The service, developed by Humans Anonymous, Inc., operates on a subscription-based business model, requiring payment to access the full library of content. In-app purchases and various subscription tiers are available, including annual access options. The company's legal name is TrueShort, Inc., incorporated in Delaware with a principal office in Marina Del Rey, California. While information on the founders is not readily available, the developer is identified as Humans Anonymous, Inc.

The application targets true crime enthusiasts with a continuous stream of new, exclusive series. Despite its focus on providing a unique mobile viewing experience, some users have reported issues with the business model, content availability (video versus audio-only episodes), and technical problems like cross-device subscription access. The company has acknowledged being a new app and has stated it is working to resolve these issues and expand its video content library. This approach of tapping into an existing market for drama with a low-cost production model contrasts with the high-budget, broad-market strategy of the failed short-form platform Quibi.