Comparison

TMZ vs Philadelphia

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Exclusive stories and footage
  • Breaking news alerts
  • Home and Lock Screen widget
  • Candid celebrity interviews
  • Curated photo galleries
  • Stream full episodes
Features
Currently charting
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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

About

Philadelphia

Features
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This is more than just an informative app – it's your guide to know the breaking information of this great city. Philadelphia: Local Articles is more than just an informative app – it's your guide to know the breaking information of this great city. Whether you're a Philadelphia native, a frequent visitor, or planning your first trip, our app is the perfect companion to help you navigate and discover all that the city has to offer. Stay up-to-date with the latest articles on the go, whether you're commuting to work or enjoying a cup of coffee at your favorite café with this Philadelphia Philadelphia: Local Articles provides comprehensive coverage of breaking news, current events, and exclusive interviews with local celebrities and industry experts, national & international information, sports, entertainment and more. You can stay on top of the topics that matter most to you. Whether you're interested in sports, fashion, politics, or business, our app delivers the latest information and updates directly to your device. Read articles anytime, anywhere – even on the subway. Download Philadelphia: Local Articles today and start exploring all that the city has to offer!

Screenshots

TMZ4 screens
Philadelphia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: TMZ at #113 against Philadelphia's unranked. TMZ also leads on device support (5 vs 3). Philadelphia's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TMZ versus Philadelphia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTMZPhiladelphia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (215K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings215K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYes—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#113 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size120 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEhm Productions, Inc.Anamarhely Cancela

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

Philadelphia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TMZ

No in-app purchases

None

Philadelphia

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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