Perez Hilton Official Basic vs E!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Perez Hilton Official Basic
Get the latest celebrity gossip, rumors, news, and exclusive content directly from the Queen of All Media. Stay updated with videos and photo galleries, and easily share your favorite posts with friends.
- Latest celebrity juice
- Gossip and rumors
- News and videos
- Photo galleries
- Share posts with friends
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Perez Hilton, the Queen of All Media, delivers the latest celebrity juice, gossip, rumors, news, videos and photo galleries in his official App, straight to your fingertips! Share your favorite posts with friends straight from the app through Twitter, Facebook, or email.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: E! at 4.5 against Perez Hilton Official Basic's 1.3. E! also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 51) and review sentiment (31% vs 9%). Perez Hilton Official Basic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 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! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E! has 9.8K ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of Perez Hilton Official Basic's written reviews are positive against 31% of E!'s.
Perez Hilton Official Basic ships an update every 4 months, E! every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Perez Hilton Official Basic | E! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (51 ratings) | 4.5 (9.8K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 8.8% of reviews | 30.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 51 | 9.8K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 240 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Perez Hilton Management Inc. | Versant Media LLC |
Customer experience
Perez Hilton Official Basic
E!
User reviews
Perez Hilton Official Basic
From 51 App Store ratingsRoom to improve
- ❌ App not working
- ❌ Frequent crashes
- ❌ Excessive ads
- ❌ Unresponsive
- ❌ Outdated layout
E!
From 9.8K App Store ratingsWhat 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
Perez Hilton Official Basic
Reported bugs
15 issues- App not working
- App crashes frequently
- App is unresponsive
- Content does not load
- App redirects to App Store
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- Videos do not work
- App closes unexpectedly
- App does not launch
- App crashes upon opening
- App is not compatible with new OS versions
- Videos have no sound
- Picture galleries do not load
- App freezes
- Pop-up ads block content
- App opens the App Store automatically
Requested features
12 requests- Fix the app
- Update the app for new OS
- Improve content loading
- Fix video playback
- Add a search bar
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- Improve organization and navigation
- Provide more stories
- Fix the layout
- Remove excessive ads
- Allow scrolling for more stories
- Fix sound issues in videos
- Ensure real-time article updates
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
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- 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
Perez Hilton Official Basic
No in-app purchases
E!
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Perez Hilton Official Basic free?
Is E! free?
Which has better reviews, Perez Hilton Official Basic or E!?
Do Perez Hilton Official Basic or E! have ads?
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