Comparison

Luxe Interiors + Design vs E!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Luxe Interiors + Design

Discover local and national resources for design, decorating, architecture, and renovation. This app provides access to beautiful surroundings and guides for sophisticated homeowners, featuring downloadable magazine issues.

Highlights
  • Downloadable magazine issues
  • Local and national design resources
  • Architecture and renovation guides
  • Decorating inspiration
  • Luxury publication
  • Digital subscription access
Features
Read full description

This app is closing on October 25, 2026. Each issue of Luxe Interiors + Design magazine is the uncompromised source for those with a passion for creating beautiful surroundings and living well. It is the influential go-to guide that leads readers to discover and acquire local and national resources for design, decorating, architecture, and renovation. *Digital Subscription* • This app will no longer be available after October 25, 2026. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings. • Visit http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4098 for more information. For Terms of Use see https://sandowdesign.com/legal/terms/

About

E!

Stream full episodes of popular E! shows, watch live TV, and access on-demand content from a family of networks. Requires a TV provider sign-in. Content is available in the US and its territories.

Highlights
  • Watch latest episodes the day after TV air
  • Live stream TV 24/7
  • Access on-demand content from multiple networks
  • Stream sports like Premier League and WNBA
  • Filter shows by network and genre
  • Sign in with TV provider
Features
Read full description

Overview • The E! app is the best place to catch up on the most recent season of your favorite shows, watch live TV, and stream movies and past season content! • Get full episodes of E!’s must-know pop culture shows like Live from E!, Kimora: Back in the Fab Lane, Botched Presents: Plastic Surgery Rewind, Honestly Cavallari: The Headline Tour, AND MANY MORE! • Get started by signing in with your TV subscription (cable, satellite, or digital). The E! app supports most TV providers, including DirecTV, Spectrum, Xfinity, Dish, and AT&T. App Features Watch Your Way • Watch the latest episodes of new E! shows the day after they air on TV. • Live stream and schedule available 24/7 when signed in with your TV provider. Explore Versant Content • Access to on-demand content from across the Versant family of networks (including USA, SYFY, E!, Oxygen, MSNOW, CNBC, and Golf Channel). • Don't miss a second of the Premier League, the WNBA, A10 hoops, the PGA and LPGA Tours, and NASCAR! • Live stream your favorite Versant networks within the app. • Dedicated page for each network showcasing the hottest series. • Stream recent and throwback favorites, like Law & Order: SVU, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and Chicago Med. • Filter shows by network and genre while browsing. TV Provider Access • Sign in with your TV subscription to gain access to the entire catalog of VOD and Live content. Availability Notice • Versant's family of networks are only available to stream in the US and US territories. • Those outside the US will be unable to watch full episodes or live TV. • If you're traveling, you'll regain full access as soon as you return to the US. Comments or Questions • Please fill out our contact support form at https://help.versantmedia.com/s/contactsupport for assistance. • Please note: Use of the app is limited to the United States and its territories. Video is accessible via 3G, 4G, LTE, and Wi-Fi networks. Data charges may apply. • Privacy Policy: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy • Your Privacy Choices: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/cookies • CA Notice: https://www.versantprivacy.com/privacy/california-consumer-privacy-act

Screenshots

Luxe Interiors + Design4 screens
E!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E! at none against Luxe Interiors + Design's 11. E! also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 244) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Luxe Interiors + Design's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Luxe Interiors + Design sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. E! asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Luxe Interiors + Design holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E! has 9.8K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Luxe Interiors + Design's written reviews are positive against 32% of E!'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Luxe Interiors + Design ships an update every 3 months, E! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Luxe Interiors + Design versus E!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLuxe Interiors + DesignE!
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (244 ratings) — better4.5 (9.8K ratings)
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews — better31.7% of reviews
Number of ratings2449.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB240 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperSandowVersant Media LLC

Customer experience

Luxe Interiors + Design

All ratings244 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative58.5%

E!

All ratings9,837 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive31.7%
Neutral8.5%
Negative59.8%

User reviews

Luxe Interiors + Design

From 244 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Beautiful app design
  • 🤩 Inspiring content
  • 👍 Convenient access to magazines
  • 🌟 High-quality content and design
  • 🚀 Smooth page turning (mentioned by one user)

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashing
  • 🐛 App not running on newer iOS versions
  • 🐛 Issues with downloading/accessing purchased issues
  • 🐛 Loss of purchased content after device restore
  • 🐛 Poor customer support/no response

E!

From 9.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💕 Chriskardashians
  • 👍 Closed caption
  • ❤️ Best network ever!!!!
  • 🥰 Love, Love, Love it!!!
  • 🙌 Fun and doesn't disappoint

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frustrating!!
  • 🐛 Unstable app
  • 🔇 No volume
  • 💰 Paywall
  • 🐛 NONE OF THE NBC APPS WORK

Bugs and requests

Luxe Interiors + Design

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes constantly
  • App does not run on iOS 13
  • Cannot download issues
  • Purchased issues disappear after iPad restore
  • Restore issues feature does not work
Show 9 more
  • App requires update but no update available
  • Error message: 'not allowed to download this issue'
  • App has stopped working
  • Pages hang and app quits
  • Swipe to change pages flips to same page
  • Login setup wants numbers but defaults to letters
  • Cannot register with print account
  • Issues have to download again every time
  • Photos running across the gutter cannot be viewed

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add bookmark/save pages feature
  • Improve two-page spread viewing
  • Implement landscape mode
  • Fix issues with downloading and restoring purchased issues
  • Improve customer support responsiveness
Show 4 more
  • Allow deletion of purchase history
  • Fix auto-renewal without permission
  • Address subscription price discrepancies
  • Improve UI for login and page navigation

E!

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • Video playback won't load
  • Streaming and watching episodes doesn't really work
  • Play back not working restart app were?
  • Playback error
  • App isn't playing shows keeps saying video playback error occurred
Show 11 more
  • Connect fail
  • Episode won't play.
  • Issues
  • Please fix
  • Frustrating
  • Airplay & Smartcast Need Improvement
  • Streaming/casting
  • Doesn't even play shows
  • Annoying
  • Location?
  • the new version of the app is terrible shame on your developers

Requested features

3 requests
  • Wish I could just subscribe to the app
  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Luxe Interiors + Design

Subscriptions1
  • Luxe Magazine (Digital)1 Month trial$9.991 Year
One-time10
  • Fall 2011 Issue of Luxe$4.99
  • Winter 2012 Issue of Luxe$4.99
  • Spring 2012 Issue of Luxe$4.99
Show 7 more
  • Summer 2012 Issue of Luxe$4.99
  • Fall 2012 Issue of Luxe$4.99
  • Winter 2013 Issue of Luxe$4.99
  • Spring 2013 Issue of Luxe$4.99
  • Summer 2013 Issue of Luxe$4.99
  • Spring 2014 Issue of Luxe$4.99
  • Fall 2013 Issue of Luxe$4.99
None

E!

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Luxe Interiors + Design free?
Luxe Interiors + Design is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E! free?
E! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Luxe Interiors + Design or E!?
Luxe Interiors + Design is rated higher. Luxe Interiors + Design averages 4.7 out of 5 from 244 ratings, while E! averages 4.5 from 9.8K ratings.
Do Luxe Interiors + Design or E! have ads?
E! shows ads; Luxe Interiors + Design does not.
Which is updated more often, Luxe Interiors + Design or E!?
Luxe Interiors + Design ships an update every 3 months, and E! every 5 weeks. Most recently, Luxe Interiors + Design was updated on October 1, 2026 and E! on October 3, 2026.

Other comparisons