Editorial Policy

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Review Today is committed to honest, accurate and useful product reviews. This page explains how we choose what to review, how we research and score products, and the standards every review must meet.

Independence

Our editorial decisions are made independently of any business relationship. Brands, retailers and advertisers do not see reviews before publication, cannot pay for coverage or a higher score, and cannot have a review removed because they disagree with it. No rating on Review Today is for sale.

What we review and why

We focus on products people are actively researching and buying: new releases, category leaders and popular alternatives. Products are selected by our editors based on reader interest and relevance — never because a company asked us to.

How we research

Every review is built on structured research: the manufacturer’s specifications and documentation, independent testing data where it exists, the consensus of expert reviewers, and long-term feedback from real owners. We look specifically for recurring complaints and for the gap between what a product promises and what it delivers.

How we score

Each review carries an Editor’s Rating from 0 to 5 stars in half-star steps, calculated from a scorecard of criteria chosen for that product category — for example display, camera, battery, performance and value for a smartphone. The overall rating is the average of the scorecard unless the editor states otherwise.

• 5 stars — exceptional; the best choice in its category
• 4–4.5 stars — excellent; minor flaws that most buyers can ignore
• 3–3.5 stars — good; worth buying for the right person, with notable trade-offs
• 2–2.5 stars — below average; better options exist at the price
• 0.5–1.5 stars — poor; we do not recommend it

Editorial reviews only

Review Today does not publish user-submitted reviews, ratings or comments. Every rating on the site is an editorial opinion written and scored by our team.

Accuracy and corrections

We verify facts, prices and specifications before publication. If we publish an error, we correct it as soon as possible and note the correction in the article. Prices change frequently; the price shown in a review reflects the manufacturer’s or a major retailer’s price at the time of writing. To report an error, email joy@reviewtoday.media.

Sources and attribution

We attribute information to its source whenever possible and link to primary sources such as manufacturer pages and official documentation.

Images

Product images are official manufacturer or press images, used to illustrate the product under review and credited to the brand. If you are a rights holder with a concern about an image, contact us and we will address it promptly.

Affiliate links and advertising

Some reviews include a “Check price” link to a retailer or manufacturer. If you buy through one of these links we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships never influence which products we review or how we score them. Advertising, where present, is clearly labelled and kept separate from editorial content.

Updates

We update reviews when a product changes materially — a major software update, a price cut or a new model.

Contact

Questions about our editorial standards can be directed to joy@reviewtoday.media.