Comparison

E! vs CSTV+

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

CSTV+

Features
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CSTV+ is the City of College Station’s official streaming platform for live meetings, original programming, and community-focused content.

Screenshots

E!4 screens
CSTV+3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: CSTV+ at none against E!'s shown. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E! ships an update every 5 weeks, CSTV+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
E! versus CSTV+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE!CSTV+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (9.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews32.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings9.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperVersant Media LLCCablecast Community Media LLC

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

CSTV+

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

E!

No in-app purchases

None

CSTV+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is E! free?
E! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CSTV+ free?
CSTV+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do E! or CSTV+ have ads?
E! shows ads; CSTV+ does not.
Which is updated more often, E! or CSTV+?
E! ships an update every 5 weeks, and CSTV+ monthly. Most recently, E! was updated on October 22, 2026 and CSTV+ on October 21, 2026.

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