# IGN Playlist vs TactiChess

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | IGN Playlist | TactiChess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ign-playlist/id1600472119/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **116** | — |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 72 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IGN Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/508074893) | [Kilho Shin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811886819) |

## 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


### TactiChess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tactichess/id6745503248)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*