Comparison

E! vs MetroNet DVR

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

Head to head
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
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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

About

MetroNet DVR

Remotely manage your home DVR recordings. Identify favorite channels, schedule program or series recordings, search for shows, and manage DVR space by canceling or deleting content.

Highlights
  • Identify favorite channels
  • Schedule program recordings
  • Schedule series recordings
  • Search for programs
  • Manage DVR space
  • Cancel recordings
  • Delete recordings
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MetroNet DVR provides the following features to remotely manage recordings on your home DVR: - Identify favorite channels for quick and easy access - Schedule program or series recordings to be viewed on home DVR - Search for programs by title, cast member or keyword - Manage DVR space by canceling or deleting recordings

Screenshots

E!4 screens
MetroNet DVR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E! at 4.5 against MetroNet DVR's 2.4. E! also leads on review sentiment (30% vs 0%) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 13). MetroNet DVR'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E! has 9.8K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of E!'s written reviews are positive against 0% of MetroNet DVR's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
E! versus MetroNet DVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE!MetroNet DVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (9.8K ratings) — better2.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9.8K — better13
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB83 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCMetro FiberNet, LLC

Customer experience

E!

All ratings9,837 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative61.3%

MetroNet DVR

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
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

MetroNet DVR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

E!

No in-app purchases

None

MetroNet DVR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E! free?
E! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MetroNet DVR free?
MetroNet DVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, E! or MetroNet DVR?
E! is rated higher. E! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while MetroNet DVR averages 2.4 from 13 ratings.
Do E! or MetroNet DVR have ads?
E! shows ads; MetroNet DVR does not.

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