Comparison

IGN Playlist vs TactiChess

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

Head to head
About

IGN Playlist

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
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Backlog & Library — Manage your games like God of War, Starfield, Skyrim, Grand Theft Auto and more by adding them to your backlog. Organize what you’ve played and beat by adding games to wishlists, backlog, playing, paused, beat, and quit. HowLongToBeat — See how long it takes to beat games for different playthroughs, like Main Story, Story and Sides, and 100% Playthroughs. Plus see how long it will take to beat your backlog. Use HowLongtoBeat’s data to help you manage your game time. Browse Games — Search, view, and share from a massive games library spanning titles from the last 30+ years of gaming history. View screenshots, watch videos, and more for the games you're playing or want to play. Discover — Discover is Playlist’s homepage for finding new games. It’s updated weekly to surface interesting lists, new and upcoming games, and other fun and interesting categories to help people find their next favorite game or keep up with what IGN’s covering. Copy, remix, and follow lists to build your own collections. Playlists — Curate, organize, and rank games. Share playlists via text, Twitch profiles, Discords, and more. You can also see combined game time of for any of your playlists, powered by HowLongToBeat.com Community Ratings — Rate and remember what you liked, and what you didn’t about the games you play. Roadmap? - We’re not done - more updates to come!

About

TactiChess

Features
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TactiChess is an elegant chess training app that combines tactical puzzles with AI gameplay in a beautiful, minimalist design. Perfect for both beginners and experienced players looking to improve their chess skills. FEATURES: • PUZZLE MODE Master chess tactics with four different puzzle types: - Mate in 2: Find checkmate sequences in just two moves - Mate in 3: Solve more complex checkmate puzzles in three moves - Win Material: Identify tactical opportunities to gain an advantage - Best Move: Find the strongest move in critical positions Each puzzle type comes with multiple difficulty levels (Easy, Medium, Hard) to match your skill level and help you progress at your own pace. • AI GAME MODE Test your skills against a simulated chess engine with adjustable difficulty: - Easy: Perfect for beginners learning the game - Medium: Provides a balanced challenge for casual players - Hard: Offers a serious test for experienced players Play as either white or black pieces and develop strategies for both sides of the board. • ELEGANT DESIGN - Beautiful minimalist interface with a classic chess aesthetic - Intuitive controls and smooth animations - Clear visual feedback for moves and solutions - Elegant grayscale color palette that emphasizes the traditional black and white nature of chess • TRAINING FEATURES - Instant feedback on your moves - Solution hints when you get stuck - Progress through puzzles at your own pace - Random puzzle selection for varied practice TactiChess is designed to help you think like a chess master. By regularly solving tactical puzzles and playing against the AI, you'll develop pattern recognition, calculation skills, and strategic thinking that will improve your overall chess performance. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, TactiChess offers the perfect chess training experience to fit your schedule. Download now and start improving your chess tactics today!

Screenshots

IGN Playlist4 screens
TactiChess4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IGN Playlist at Free against TactiChess's $2.99. TactiChess's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

IGN Playlist is free to download; TactiChess costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IGN Playlist versus TactiChess: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIGN PlaylistTactiChess
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.0 (116 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings116 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.114.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperIGN Entertainment, Inc.Kilho Shin

Bugs and requests

IGN Playlist

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

TactiChess

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

IGN Playlist

No in-app purchases

None

TactiChess

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IGN Playlist free?
IGN Playlist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TactiChess free?
TactiChess costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do IGN Playlist or TactiChess have ads?
IGN Playlist shows ads; TactiChess does not.

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