E! News vs ScreenCrush
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
E! News
Access the latest celebrity gossip, breaking entertainment news, and exclusive videos. Stay updated on pop culture, red carpet events, and fashion trends with personalized content and real-time alerts.
- Real-time celebrity news updates
- Personalized content with My News
- Live and on-demand video streams
- Exclusive red carpet access
- Celebrity photo galleries
- Search for celebrities and topics
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Stay ahead of all things pop culture with the Emmy®-nominated E! News app. Get the latest celebrity gossip, breaking news, red carpet moments, and exclusive videos, personalized just for you, all in one place. Stay in the know. • Get real-time updates on the hottest stories in celebrity news and entertainment. • Instantly find any celebrity, show, or topic with our easy-to-use search tool. • Browse curated galleries of stunning celebrity photos – couples, fashion, and more. • Personalize your experience with My News to follow only what interests you and set alerts to stay updated. Watch live and on-demand. • Access Live from E! livestreams of award shows, movie premieres, and more, featuring your favorite stars. • Experience entertainment news in a fresh, social media-inspired video format. • Unlock behind-the-scenes clips of top E! shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Dirty Rotten Scandals. Get exclusive red carpet access. • Get up close with the biggest stars at the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys, and more. • Watch E! not just report the news but create moments with your favorite celebrities. • See the hottest Glambots and star-studded red carpet looks live. With the E! News app, you’ll never miss a beat in the world of pop culture, entertainment news, and fashion trends. Download now to stay updated on everything Hollywood, wherever you are. This app features Nielsen proprietary measurement software which will allow you to contribute to market research, like Nielsen’s TV Ratings. To learn more about our digital measurement products and your choices in regard to them, please visit http://www.nielsen.com/digitalprivacy for more information. Your Privacy Choice: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy CA Notice: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act
ScreenCrush
Stay updated with the latest in movies and TV with news, interviews, reviews, and trailers. Save articles for offline reading and receive breaking news notifications. Enjoy background audio and wireless streaming.
- Movie and TV news, interviews, and reviews
- Watch trailers and original video series
- Breaking news notifications
- Save articles for offline reading
- Background audio and controls
- AirPlay wireless streaming support
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ScreenCrush brings everything onscreen online. From movies to TV, whether it’s new or classic, huge or indie, ScreenCrush covers it all. Key Features: - Read the latest movie and TV news, interviews, reviews, recaps, features and more - Watch new trailers and original video series and supercuts. - Subscribe to notifications for breaking news and other topics. - Share the latest news via Facebook & Twitter. - Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing). - Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls. - Supports AirPlay feature for wireless streaming to your AirPlay-compatible device. This is the latest version of the ScreenCrush app and we have many more features planned so please share your feedback from within the app by clicking the “Send Us Feedback” link in the menu. Terms of Use: https://screencrush.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://screencrush.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: E! News at 4.8 against ScreenCrush's 4.0. E! News also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (48K vs 7). ScreenCrush's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ScreenCrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. E! News asks for nothing beyond the download.
E! News holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E! News has 48K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of E! News's written reviews are positive against 33% of ScreenCrush's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
E! News ships an update monthly, ScreenCrush every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E! News | ScreenCrush |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (48K ratings) — better | 4.0 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48K — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Versant Media LLC | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
E! News
ScreenCrush
Bugs and requests
E! News
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when opening notifications
- Inability to navigate back to main screen
- Incompatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add search functionality
- Improve article organization and categorization
- Reduce repetitive/duplicate content
- Provide more diverse celebrity/entertainment coverage
- Bring back previous app format
ScreenCrush
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
E! News
No in-app purchases
ScreenCrush
- Ad-Free Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Ad-Free Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
