# Best UK vs A+E Networks

The clearest difference is rating: Best UK at 5.0 against A+E Networks's 3.0. A+E Networks's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Best UK sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 3 months. A+E Networks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Best UK holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Best UK ships an update every 6 months, A+E Networks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Best UK | A+E Networks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-uk/id472359236/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-e-networks/id1364536298/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hearst Communications, Incorporated](https://appshunter.io/developer/460063946) | [A+E Global Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/366448555) |

## What reviewers say

### Best UK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/best-uk/id472359236)

Get the latest celebrity news, fashion trends, and straight-talking opinions. Enjoy a free trial with 4 issues before committing to a subscription. Access your entire magazine library on your Apple device.

**Highlights:** Celebrity and TV gossip, High-street fashion trends, Opinion and straight talk, Digital magazine library, Automatic issue downloads, Free trial with 4 issues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3-Month Subscription | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| 6-Month Subscription | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Issue 50/51, by PixelMags | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 46, by PixelMags | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 45, by PixelMags | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 44, by PixelMags | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best Diet Special Late Summer 2012, by PixelMags | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 31, by PixelMags | $0.99 | one-time |
| Issue 4, by PixelMags | $0.99 | one-time |


### A+E Networks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a-plus-e-networks/id1364536298)

This platform helps content distributors streamline their screening, engagement, and connection processes with buyers. It offers a flexible solution for managing content and fostering business relationships.

**Highlights:** Content screening tools, Buyer engagement features, Connection management, Flexible platform, Distributor focused

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Best UK free?

Best UK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is A+E Networks free?

A+E Networks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Best UK or A+E Networks?

Best UK is rated higher. Best UK averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while A+E Networks averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Best UK or A+E Networks have ads?

Neither Best UK nor A+E Networks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Best UK or A+E Networks?

Best UK ships an update every 6 months, and A+E Networks fortnightly. Most recently, Best UK was updated on October 9, 2026 and A+E Networks on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*