TMZ vs New York Post for iPhone
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
New York Post for iPhone
Access breaking news, exclusive gossip, and in-depth reporting from a major newspaper. Features a streamlined reading experience with multimedia content, personalized notifications, and offline access. Stay updated on everything from local news to celebrity gossip.
- Top Stories tab
- Latest Stories tab
- Access all sections
- Enriched multimedia
- Push notifications
- Offline access
- Save articles
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The New York Post app just got a major upgrade. From NYC breaking news and national politics to Page Six celebrity gossip, real estate, and tech, the New York Post app puts our iconic newsroom right in your pocket — faster, bolder, and more personalized than ever before. Dive into Post Sports+, your premier source for premium sports coverage from the NY Post, delivering insider stories, expert columns, and exclusive access to the top sports reporters in the US. The app now features Hamilton, a revolutionary new way to ask questions about news, NYC sports, and pop culture, allowing you to dig deeper into the trending stories New Yorkers are talking about. Readers can also access smarter local and national story recommendations, lightning-fast news summaries, and custom digests tailored to your unique reading habits. The updated New York Post app makes it easier than ever to follow breaking news, discover exclusive reporting, and stay connected to the topics and columnists you care about most.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TMZ at 4.8 against New York Post for iPhone's 4.1. TMZ also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 26%) and ratings volume (213K vs 22K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TMZ holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TMZ has 213K ratings behind it against 22K, 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 26% of New York Post for iPhone's.
TMZ ships an update monthly, New York Post for iPhone every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | TMZ | New York Post for iPhone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (213K ratings) — better | 4.1 (22K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better | 26.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 213K — better | 22K |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #130 | #129 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 168 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Ehm Productions, Inc. | NYP Holdings, Inc. |
Customer experience
TMZ
New York Post for iPhone
User reviews
TMZ
From 213K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 First to report breaking news
- 👍 Accurate and reliable information
- 🤩 Entertaining celebrity gossip
- 💯 Trusted news source
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Inconsistent photo captions
- 🤬 Hateful and toxic comments
- 📢 Too many intrusive ads
New York Post for iPhone
From 22K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app
- 📰 Reliable and informative news coverage
- 🗞️ Diverse range of content
- 🧭 Easy to navigate
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔄 Unexpected page refreshes and content loss
- 📢 Intrusive and excessive advertisements
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific content
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
New York Post for iPhone
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when opening articles
- Scrolling issues and content not loading properly
- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
3 requests- Improved article bookmarking and organization
- Customizable news feed and content preferences
- Reduced ad interruptions and better ad placement
In-app purchases
TMZ
No in-app purchases
New York Post for iPhone
No in-app purchases
