E! vs ID GO
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
ID GO
Stream live TV and on-demand episodes from ID and over a dozen other networks. Access current hits and classic favorites, with new episodes available the same day they premiere on TV. Requires a pay TV subscription to unlock content.
- Stream live TV from ID and other networks
- Access thousands of on-demand episodes
- New episodes available same day as TV premiere
- Browse by genre
- Continue watching across devices
- Save shows to 'My List'
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Catch up with your favorite ID shows anytime, anywhere with the all-new ID GO app - and now get access to up to 14 additional networks including TLC, Science Channel, Travel Channel, Discovery and more - all in one app. It’s FREE with your pay TV subscription. Link your pay TV provider (cable, satellite, telco, live TV streaming service) to access ID favorites like Evil Lives Here, On the Case with Paula Zahn, See No Evil, People Magazine Investigates, American Monster, Fear Thy Neighbor, Web of Lies and many more - plus top shows from other networks including Home Town (HGTV), Naked and Afraid (Discovery), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives (Food Network), Ghost Adventures (Travel Channel), My 600-lb Life (TLC) and more. New episodes are available the same day as they premiere on TV. With ID GO You Can: • Stream ID and more networks LIVE anytime, anywhere on all your favorite devices • Find shows to watch with the live schedule guide • Access thousands of episodes on demand - from current hits to classic favorites • See new episodes of shows on the app the same day and time they premiere on TV • Binge your favorite ID series and specials including Evil Lives Here, On the Case with Paula Zahn, See No Evil, People Magazine Investigates, American Monster, Fear Thy Neighbor, Web of Lies - and many more! • Get unlimited access to everything the Discovery family of networks has to offer - free with your pay TV subscription Features: • Stream live TV when you link your pay TV provider • Watch select episodes and entire seasons of your favorite shows from up to 15 networks! • Browse by genre - from Natural History, Science and Tech to Food, Home and more - to find your favorite shows and discover new ones • Continue watching episodes where you left off across all of your devices • Save shows and episodes to watch later with My List • Compatible with tvOS and Chromecast • Closed-captioning support Requirements: • Available in the U.S. only • Wi-Fi connection recommended • iOS 12 or higher Need help? Visit gohelp.discovery.com. Visitor Agreement: https://corporate.discovery.com/visitor-agreement/ Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy California Privacy Notice: https://corporate.discovery.com/privacy-policy/#cappi California Do Not Sell My Personal Info: https://corporate.discovery.com/california_dns We may work with third-party advertising companies and other partners that help us deliver tailored advertisements to you. To opt out of behavioral tracking on mobile devices, you may use the DAA AppChoices Tool, available at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ID GO at 55% against E!'s 33%. ID GO also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (78K vs 9.9K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
ID GO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ID GO has 78K ratings behind it against 9.9K, 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 55% of ID GO's.
E! ships an update every 5 weeks, ID GO every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | E! | ID GO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (9.9K ratings) | 4.8 (78K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 54.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.9K | 78K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Versant Media LLC | Discovery Communications |
Customer experience
E!
ID GO
User reviews
E!
From 9.9K 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
ID GO
From 78K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 💜 Awesome!
- 👍 Great app, great content
- 👍 Highly recommend
- 👍 Love the variety of shows
- 👍 My favorite!
Room to improve
- 🐛 App just gets worser and worser
- 🐛 Horrible app
- 🐛 Logs out
- 🐛 Link doesn't work
- 🐛 Umm what happened???
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
ID GO
Reported bugs
6 issues- Network not in provider
- Episodes locked
- Can't watch current shows
- Keeps logging out
- Doesn't save progress
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- Crashes frequently
Requested features
3 requests- Let us speed up the videos!!!
- Add rewind/fast forward buttons
- Add a paid subscription option to remove ads
In-app purchases
E!
No in-app purchases
ID GO
No in-app purchases








