# IGN Playlist vs Catalyst Cards

The clearest difference is rating: Catalyst Cards at 5.0 against IGN Playlist's 4.0. Catalyst Cards also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). IGN Playlist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (117 vs 3). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Catalyst Cards sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. IGN Playlist asks for nothing beyond the download.

Catalyst Cards holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IGN Playlist has 117 ratings behind it against 3, 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 Catalyst Cards's.

IGN Playlist ships an update monthly, Catalyst Cards every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IGN Playlist | Catalyst Cards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ign-playlist/id1600472119/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-cards-conversation/id6777221182/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **117** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 59.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 72 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [IGN Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/508074893) | [CtrlAltCreate LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777221184) |

## 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


### Catalyst Cards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catalyst-cards-conversation/id6777221182)

This app generates conversation-starting questions tailored to your group's size, mood, and the specific moment. It offers curated question decks for various occasions, from casual hangouts to deep discussions, and can be played directly within messaging apps.

**Highlights:** Tailored question generation, Curated question decks, Playable in iMessage, Multiple conversation tones, Customizable themes

**Features:** iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Catalyst Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Catalyst Pro (Yearly) | $29.99 | per year |
| Catalyst Pro (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IGN Playlist free?

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

### Is Catalyst Cards free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IGN Playlist or Catalyst Cards?

Catalyst Cards is rated higher. IGN Playlist averages 4.0 out of 5 from 117 ratings, while Catalyst Cards averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do IGN Playlist or Catalyst Cards have ads?

IGN Playlist shows ads; Catalyst Cards does not.

### Which is updated more often, IGN Playlist or Catalyst Cards?

IGN Playlist ships an update monthly, and Catalyst Cards every 3 weeks. Most recently, IGN Playlist was updated on October 25, 2026 and Catalyst Cards on October 17, 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.*