# E! vs FNL Network

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FNL Network at 99% against E!'s 32%. FNL Network also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). E!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 135). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FNL Network sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. E! asks for nothing beyond the download.

FNL Network holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E! has 9.8K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of E!'s written reviews are positive against 99% of FNL Network's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | E! | FNL Network |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id876520365/reviews) | **[4.8 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fnl-network/id1501292575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 135 |
| Positive reviews | 31.7% of reviews | **98.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 240 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Versant Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1840809836) | [RLG Productions Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/581817619) |

## What reviewers say

### E!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e/id876520365)

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:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Chriskardashians
- 👍 Closed caption
- ❤️ Best network ever!!!!
- 🥰 Love, Love, Love it!!!
- 🙌 Fun and doesn't disappoint

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frustrating!!
- 🐛 Unstable app
- 🔇 No volume
- 💰 Paywall
- 🐛 NONE OF THE NBC APPS WORK

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Wish I could just subscribe to the app
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### FNL Network

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fnl-network/id1501292575)

Stream original fashion, film, travel, beauty, and reality TV shows 24/7. Access exclusive content, runway shows, and interviews from around the world. Enjoy award-winning programming and unique content in American Sign Language.

**Highlights:** Original fashion, film, and travel shows, Exclusive TV show access, International Digital Fashion Week coverage, Runway shows and backstage interviews, Programming in American Sign Language, 24/7 streaming access

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription to all Playlists | $2.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Vast content library
- 👍 Excellent for fashion enthusiasts
- 👍 Free and accessible
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 👍 Informative and educational

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Image quality lacking
- 🐛 Some content behind paywall

**Requested features**

- More content for free
- Improve image header quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is E! free?

E! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FNL Network free?

FNL Network is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, E! or FNL Network?

FNL Network is rated higher. E! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while FNL Network averages 4.8 from 135 ratings.

### Do E! or FNL Network have ads?

E! shows ads; FNL Network does not.

### Which is updated more often, E! or FNL Network?

E! ships an update every 5 weeks, and FNL Network every 5 weeks. Most recently, E! was updated on October 1, 2026 and FNL Network on July 30, 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.*