# TMZ vs NPMHU

The clearest difference is ads: NPMHU at none against TMZ's shown. NPMHU also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). TMZ's advantage is ratings volume (214K vs 5) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). On price, rating, 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for TMZ against 4.8 for NPMHU. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TMZ has 214K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TMZ | NPMHU |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (214K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tmz/id299948601/reviews) | [4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npmhu/id1481280534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **214K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 62.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#101** | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ehm Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506775803) | [NPMHU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481280533) |

## What reviewers say

### TMZ

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

**Currently charting:** #101 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


### NPMHU

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/npmhu/id1481280534)

Stay informed with the official mobile application for the National Postal Mail Handlers Union. Access the latest news, discover local events, and browse union-related photos and videos.

**Highlights:** Latest union updates, Information on local events, Photo and video gallery, Official news source

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TMZ free?

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

### Is NPMHU free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TMZ or NPMHU?

TMZ and NPMHU are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 214K and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do TMZ or NPMHU have ads?

TMZ shows ads; NPMHU does not.

### Which is updated more often, TMZ or NPMHU?

TMZ ships an update monthly, and NPMHU monthly. Most recently, TMZ was updated on October 20, 2026 and NPMHU on October 2, 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.*