E! News vs Bossip
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
Bossip
Stay updated with the latest African-American and Black celebrity gossip, entertainment news, and Black Hollywood rumors. This app delivers exclusive insights for dedicated fans of Black entertainment.
- African-American celebrity gossip
- Black entertainment news
- Black Hollywood rumors
- Exclusive gossip
- Hardcore entertainment updates
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Premier destination for African-American and Black Celebrity Gossip, Entertainment News, and Black Hollywood Rumors. Gossip for the hardcore.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: E! News at 4.8 against Bossip's 4.0. E! News also leads on ratings volume (48K vs 44) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Bossip's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (42% vs 27%). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of E! News's written reviews are positive against 42% of Bossip's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
E! News ships an update monthly, Bossip every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E! News | Bossip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (48K ratings) — better | 4.0 (44 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 27.3% of reviews | 41.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48K — better | 44 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 82 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Versant Media LLC | Urban One, Inc. |
Customer experience
E! News
Bossip
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
Bossip
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
E! News
No in-app purchases
Bossip
No in-app purchases
