E! vs Shame Bell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Shame Bell
This app allows users to playfully shame their friends. It's a free entertainment tool for lighthearted pranks and social fun.
- Playful shaming tool
- Free to download
- Social entertainment
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Want to give your friends the walk of shame? Download this app for free!!!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: E! at 4.5 against Shame Bell's 1.8. E! also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 5) and review sentiment (33% vs 9%). Shame Bell'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 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E! has 9.8K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of E!'s written reviews are positive against 9% of Shame Bell's.
E! ships an update every 5 weeks, Shame Bell weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E! | Shame Bell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (9.8K ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews — better | 9.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9.8K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Versant Media LLC | Aviad Ganon |
Customer experience
E!
Shame Bell
Bugs and requests
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
Shame Bell
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
E!
No in-app purchases
Shame Bell
No in-app purchases
