# TMZ vs EdGlen Today

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EdGlen Today at 100% against TMZ's 61%. EdGlen Today also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). TMZ's advantage is ratings volume (213K vs 1) and chart position (#158 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

EdGlen Today holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TMZ has 213K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of TMZ's written reviews are positive against 100% of EdGlen Today's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TMZ | EdGlen Today |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (213K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmz/id299948601/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edglen-today/id1132707069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **213K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ehm Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506775803) | [RiverBender.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132707068) |

## What reviewers say

### TMZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmz/id299948601)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Stay updated with the latest in entertainment news and celebrity gossip. Get exclusive stories, breaking alerts, and candid footage directly on your device. Access photos and stream full episodes of popular shows.

**Highlights:** Exclusive stories and footage, Breaking news alerts, Home and Lock Screen widget, Candid celebrity interviews, Curated photo galleries, Stream full episodes

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 First to report breaking news
- 👍 Accurate and reliable information
- 🤩 Entertaining celebrity gossip
- 💯 Trusted news source

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inconsistent photo captions
- 🤬 Hateful and toxic comments
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not loading or playing properly
- App redirecting to App Store unexpectedly
- Notifications not working reliably
- Frequent app crashes on iOS devices

**Requested features**

- Bring back comment section with moderation
- Add ability to turn off notification badges
- Improve swipe navigation between articles
- Make app more user-friendly on tablets


### EdGlen Today

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/edglen-today/id1132707069)

Access local news, weather, community events, and classifieds for the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area. Stay updated with high school sports, business listings, and entertainment guides.

**Highlights:** Local news and sports, Community event calendar, Restaurant and entertainment guide, Free classifieds, Business directory, Save events to phone

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TMZ free?

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

### Is EdGlen Today free?

EdGlen Today is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, TMZ or EdGlen Today?

EdGlen Today is rated higher. TMZ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 213K ratings, while EdGlen Today averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do TMZ or EdGlen Today have ads?

TMZ shows ads; EdGlen Today does not.

### Which is updated more often, TMZ or EdGlen Today?

TMZ ships an update monthly, and EdGlen Today monthly. Most recently, TMZ was updated on September 28, 2026 and EdGlen Today on June 1, 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.*