E! vs The Emmys
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
The Emmys
Stream live Emmy Award ceremonies, past events, and exclusive short-form content. Explore features and shorts celebrating achievements in television arts and sciences.
- Watch live Emmy ceremonies
- Stream past award shows
- Access exclusive shorts
- Explore TV features
- Discover television achievements
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Watch live events, past ceremonies, features and shorts from The Emmy Awards. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational, and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy® Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, and Daytime television programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering. NATAS is represented by the 19 regional chapters across the United States. Beyond awards, NATAS provides extensive educational programs through its foundation, including regional and national scholarships and Student Production Awards. Terms of Service: https://watch.theemmys.tv/tos Privacy Policy: https://watch.theemmys.tv/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: E! at 4.5 against The Emmys's 3.9. E! also leads on ratings volume (9.9K vs 28) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). The Emmys's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (64% vs 33%). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E! has 9.9K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of E!'s written reviews are positive against 64% of The Emmys's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
E! ships an update every 5 weeks, The Emmys every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E! | The Emmys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (9.9K ratings) — better | 3.9 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.5% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9.9K — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 240 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Versant Media LLC | National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences |
Customer experience
E!
The Emmys
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
The Emmys
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
E!
No in-app purchases
The Emmys
No in-app purchases
