# IGN Playlist vs SpeakSpin

The clearest difference is rating: SpeakSpin at 5.0 against IGN Playlist's 4.0. SpeakSpin also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). IGN Playlist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (116 vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SpeakSpin sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. IGN Playlist asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpeakSpin 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of IGN Playlist's written reviews are positive against 100% of SpeakSpin's.

IGN Playlist ships an update every 4 weeks, SpeakSpin monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IGN Playlist | SpeakSpin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ign-playlist/id1600472119/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakspin/id6756751680/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **116** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 72 MB | 206 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) | [Adam Ludemann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862615371) |

## 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


### SpeakSpin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakspin/id6756751680)

This party game challenges players to speak words and phrases played in reverse. Compete with friends to see who can accurately repeat the reversed audio, with scoring based on your attempt. It's designed for quick setup and chaotic fun at gatherings.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer party gameplay, Global high scores, Share challenges via text, Sandbox mode, Adjustable recording lengths, Multiple game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Founders Pass | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IGN Playlist free?

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

### Is SpeakSpin free?

SpeakSpin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IGN Playlist or SpeakSpin?

SpeakSpin is rated higher. IGN Playlist averages 4.0 out of 5 from 116 ratings, while SpeakSpin averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do IGN Playlist or SpeakSpin have ads?

IGN Playlist shows ads; SpeakSpin does not.

### Which is updated more often, IGN Playlist or SpeakSpin?

IGN Playlist ships an update every 4 weeks, and SpeakSpin monthly. Most recently, IGN Playlist was updated on October 12, 2026 and SpeakSpin on October 14, 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.*