Psychopedia app review: your go-to reference guide for serial murders

Introduction

Perhaps you are studying true crime, specifically, serial murders, in school or maybe this is an area of interest for you. The Psychopedia app for your iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad acts as a reference guide for unsolved serial murders and serial killers. It is put together as an encyclopedia with 511 entries. The information is available without an Internet connection and you are able to search for specific killers/murders. The information is gathered from a variety of sources including Wikipedia.

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A Wealth of Information

This app is just a wealth of information when it comes to serial killers and unsolved murders. You won’t just find the minimum details; instead, these profiles are long and in-depth. You will be able to read about the killer's crimes, early life, their capture, and their subsequent conviction. This app is ideal for those who are studying abnormal psychology, sociology, and criminology. Even though the information has been gathered from a variety of sources it's important to note that none of it can be considered absolute and accurate due to legal reasons.

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While these crimes are horrible and sad there is also the fact that they are very interesting and intriguing to read about, which is why it appeals to more than just students. The fact that many of these serial murders are unsolved still is intriguing in itself.

 

Using the App

When it comes to using the app there are a couple of ways you can go about it. The information is indexed and searchable by the country, name, the number of victims, or chronology. This helps you find what you're looking for that much faster and easier. There's a good chance, however, that you'll get sidetracked during your search as you come across other equally intriguing profiles.

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Of course you will find some of the most well-known serial killers profiled here such as the Zodiac Killer and the Axeman. It really is one of those apps you start browsing through innocently enough then aren't able to put down for hours at a time. It’s like having a collection of true crime novels right at your fingertips.

When it comes to the time span you’ll find information that dates back several centuries right up to modern day crime. Some of the information you come across is just so hard to believe because it is nothing short of shocking.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Easily search for the information you need by name, number of victims, chronology, or country
• Information loads quickly and smoothly
• The user interface is clean and simple

 

Cons

• The app is supported by ads
• There is no way of sharing the information

 

Final Thoughts

The Psychopedia app for your iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone feels like a complete collection of information when it comes to unsolved serial murders and serial killers around the world. It’s of course a wonderful tool for students but also is just interesting and intriguing as you read through the profiles.