Comparison

E! vs RIDEVU

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

RIDEVU

This app allows you to access your existing RIDEVU account to stream and download movies on brought-in devices. It enables multi-screen playback for up to six devices, with central control for managing content for passengers.

Highlights
  • Access RIDEVU account
  • Download content for offline playback
  • Cast to TV
  • Multi-screen playback (up to 6 screens)
  • Screen Manager for playback control
  • Access bonus content
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RIDEVU is an in-car digital video service. The RIDEVU Companion app allows playback on brought in devices from your existing RIDEVU account. Please note, as a companion app it is inoperable without a RIDEVU account.* Download the RIDEVU Companion App for a frictionless entertainment experience on the go and at home… • Access Your RIDEVU Account: Watch on brought in devices, and take your entertainment with you, wherever you go. With the RIDEVU companion app you can redeem movie credits, watch movies in your library or streaming package, download content for offline playback, or cast to your TV. • Multi-Screen Playback: Entertain your passengers with individual or shared viewing experiences on up to 6 screens • Screen Manager: Control playback across all screens easily from the center screen with Screen Manager, including brought in devices using the companion app.  LEARN MORE ABOUT THE KEY FEATURES OF RIDEVU: Enjoy a best in class in-car entertainment experience. Designed for inside the car and wherever you go, RIDEVU connects Sony Pictures Entertainment’s library of premium content with its advanced streaming technology to create a first of its kind in-car entertainment experience - wherever the road takes you next. In eligible vehicles, users can: • Explore over 2,000 films for all genres, ages and preferences, available to redeem, buy or rent.* • Enjoy hours of entertainment on built-in screens or brought-in iOS devices. • Control playback across all screens easily from the center screen with Screen Manager**.  • Entertain your passengers with individual or shared viewing experiences on up to 6 screens.  • Take a look behind the scenes with on-set bonus content and interviews with your favorite actors. HAVE QUESTIONS? For all RIDEVU tips, questions, and learning how to get started, please visit: www.RIDEVU.com *Access requires an eligible vehicle and RIDEVU account and is subject to RIDEVU Terms of Service. Promotional offers may vary by manufacturer. Available films and content are subject to change without notice and may vary by market. Number of available movies subject to change by market. **Available functionality varies by manufacturer, make and model Please note: You must have a RIDEVU account with existing access to RIDEVU to use this Companion App. RIDEVU is currently only offered from select automotive manufacturers in select territories.

Screenshots

E!4 screens
RIDEVU3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: E! at 4.5 against RIDEVU's 3.0. E! also leads on ratings volume (9.8K vs 4). RIDEVU's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: E! has 9.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E! ships an update every 5 weeks, RIDEVU every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
E! versus RIDEVU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE!RIDEVU
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (9.8K ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.8K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB51 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCSony Pictures Home Entertainment

Customer experience

E!

All ratings9,837 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.4%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive32.5%
Neutral8.4%
Negative59.0%

RIDEVU

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

RIDEVU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

E!

No in-app purchases

None

RIDEVU

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E! free?
E! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RIDEVU free?
RIDEVU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, E! or RIDEVU?
E! is rated higher. E! averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while RIDEVU averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do E! or RIDEVU have ads?
E! shows ads; RIDEVU does not.
Which is updated more often, E! or RIDEVU?
E! ships an update every 5 weeks, and RIDEVU every 6 weeks. Most recently, E! was updated on October 19, 2026 and RIDEVU on October 4, 2026.

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