# IGN Playlist vs Where's Greg

The clearest difference is rating: Where's Greg at 5.0 against IGN Playlist's 4.0. Where's Greg also leads on ads (none vs shown). IGN Playlist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (116 vs 2). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Where's Greg sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. IGN Playlist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Where's Greg holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IGN Playlist has 116 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IGN Playlist ships an update every 4 weeks, Where's Greg every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IGN Playlist | Where's Greg |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ign-playlist/id1600472119/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-greg/id6642649934/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 60.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IGN Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/508074893) | [Brian Bentwood](https://appshunter.io/developer/505783239) |

## What reviewers say

### IGN Playlist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ign-playlist/id1600472119)

Organize and track all your video games, from past titles to upcoming releases. Discover new games, estimate completion times, and curate custom lists to share with friends. Keep your entire gaming library managed in one convenient place.

**Highlights:** Manage game backlog and library, Estimate game completion times, Browse and discover new games, Create and share custom game playlists, Rate and remember game experiences, View game screenshots and videos

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great interface
- 🚀 Fantastic database of gaming history
- 🔍 Useful game cataloging and organization
- ⭐️ Excellent game tracking app
- 🤖 Helpful integration with HowLongToBeat

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔑 Constant login issues
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and manage lists
- 🔒 Intrusive data collection practices
- 🔍 Lack of platform-specific organization

**Reported bugs**

- Wishlist and backlog sections not working
- Inability to log in or access accounts
- Games disappearing from lists or not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Calendar widget or Apple Calendar integration
- Ability to follow other users
- More sorting and filtering options
- Separate category for ongoing/live service games
- Option to rate games on a scale instead of just thumbs up/down


### Where's Greg

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-greg/id6642649934)

Engage in a daily hide-and-seek game to locate Greg. Compete against the clock to find him within your state or across the USA, using special hints for guidance.

**Highlights:** Daily hide-and-seek gameplay, Locate Greg within your state, Challenge mode across the USA, Race against the clock, Utilize special hints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Uses of Callout Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| 20 Uses of Greg's Compass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IGN Playlist free?

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

### Is Where's Greg free?

Where's Greg is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IGN Playlist or Where's Greg?

Where's Greg is rated higher. IGN Playlist averages 4.0 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while Where's Greg averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do IGN Playlist or Where's Greg have ads?

IGN Playlist shows ads; Where's Greg does not.

### Which is updated more often, IGN Playlist or Where's Greg?

IGN Playlist ships an update every 4 weeks, and Where's Greg every 5 weeks. Most recently, IGN Playlist was updated on September 20, 2026 and Where's Greg on June 1, 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.*