TMZ vs Loudwire
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TMZ
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.
- Exclusive stories and footage
- Breaking news alerts
- Home and Lock Screen widget
- Candid celebrity interviews
- Curated photo galleries
- Stream full episodes
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Your #1 source for breaking entertainment news. Download the free TMZ app to discover breaking stories from the heart of Hollywood. From shocking, exclusive details to hilarious pop culture moments, the TMZ app will always keep you in the know. Features: • EXCLUSIVE STORIES — Whether it's legal drama, compelling photos, or exciting footage, get access to accurate information you won't find anywhere else. • BREAKING ALERTS — Be first to receive breaking news notifications right to your device. • NEWS WIDGET — View the latest stories right from your Home Screen and Lock Screen with the TMZ widget. • CANDID FOOTAGE — Watch exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes highlights featuring your favorite celebrities and entertainers. • PHOTO GALLERIES — Get lost in endless, curated galleries of memorable celebrity, entertainment, and pop-culture moments. • STREAM EPISODES — Never miss your daily dose of TMZ by streaming full episodes of "TMZ on TV" and "TMZ Live" on demand. We may work with mobile advertising companies and other similar entities that help deliver advertisements tailored to your interests. For more information about such advertising practices, and to opt-out in mobile apps, see http://www.aboutads.info/choices/. You may also download the App Choices app at http://www.aboutads.info/appchoices Privacy: https://www.tmz.com/privacy
Loudwire
Stay updated with the latest hard rock and metal news. Watch exclusive videos, read interviews, and get breaking news alerts. Save articles for offline reading and share content easily.
- Latest hard rock and metal news
- Original video features
- Exclusive artist interviews
- Breaking news notifications
- Offline article saving
- Background audio playback
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Loudwire is the world's premier hard rock and metal site. Key Features: - Read the latest hard rock and metal news - Watch original video features - See exclusive interviews with the top artists in hard rock and metal - Subscribe to notifications for breaking news and other topics - Share the latest news via Facebook & Twitter - Save articles for reading later (supports offline viewing) - Featured full multi-tasking with background audio and controls - Supports AirPlay feature for wireless streaming to your AirPlay-compatible device. This is the latest version of the Loudwire app and we have many more features planned, so please share your feedback from within the app by clicking the Send Us Feedback link in the menu. Terms of Use: https://loudwire.com/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://loudwire.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TMZ at none against Loudwire's 2. TMZ also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (213K vs 117). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Loudwire sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. TMZ asks for nothing beyond the download.
TMZ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TMZ has 213K ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of TMZ's written reviews are positive against 40% of Loudwire's.
TMZ ships an update monthly, Loudwire every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TMZ | Loudwire |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (213K ratings) — better | 4.4 (117 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 213K — better | 117 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #133 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Ehm Productions, Inc. | Townsquare Media, LLC |
Customer experience
TMZ
Loudwire
Bugs and requests
TMZ
Reported bugs
4 issues- Videos not loading or playing properly
- App redirecting to App Store unexpectedly
- Notifications not working reliably
- Frequent app crashes on iOS devices
Requested features
4 requests- 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
Loudwire
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
TMZ
No in-app purchases
Loudwire
- Ad-Free Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
- Ad-Free Annual1 Month trial$29.991 Year
