# IGN Entertainment vs Alienware Arena

The clearest difference is rating: IGN Entertainment at 4.4 against Alienware Arena's 3.8. IGN Entertainment also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 72) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Alienware Arena's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IGN Entertainment sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Alienware Arena asks for nothing beyond the download.

IGN Entertainment holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IGN Entertainment has 20K ratings behind it against 72, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of IGN Entertainment's written reviews are positive against 38% of Alienware Arena's.

IGN Entertainment ships an update every 2 weeks, Alienware Arena every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IGN Entertainment | Alienware Arena |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ign-entertainment/id284819997/reviews)** | [3.8 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alienware-arena/id1425928592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 72 |
| Positive reviews | **43.6% of reviews** | 37.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [IGN Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/508074893) | [Alienware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1425928300) |

## What reviewers say

### IGN Entertainment

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ign-entertainment/id284819997)

Access the latest gaming news, in-depth reviews, gameplay insights, and trailers for games and movies. Log in to bookmark your favorite content for easy access later.

**Highlights:** Browse news and reviews, Watch gameplay and trailers, Bookmark articles and videos, Login with IGN account, Simple navigation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Early Adopter Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 📰 Good source for news and reviews
- 🎮 Useful for gamers

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💤 Slow performance
- 📺 Excessive ads and auto-playing videos
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues and frequent sign-outs
- Video playback problems
- Freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent UI and layout
- Content not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to filter and search content
- Landscape mode support
- Improved bookmarking and saving functionality
- Better notification and social features


### Alienware Arena

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alienware-arena/id1425928592)

This app lets gamers manage their accounts, earn rewards, and access exclusive game content on the go. Participate in daily quests, claim key codes, and stay updated with the latest gaming news.

**Highlights:** Account management, Arena Rewards points, Daily and weekly quests, Game code giveaways, Gaming news, Push notifications for promotions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IGN Entertainment free?

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

### Is Alienware Arena free?

Alienware Arena is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, IGN Entertainment or Alienware Arena?

IGN Entertainment is rated higher. IGN Entertainment averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Alienware Arena averages 3.8 from 72 ratings.

### Do IGN Entertainment or Alienware Arena have ads?

Both IGN Entertainment and Alienware Arena show ads.

### Which is updated more often, IGN Entertainment or Alienware Arena?

IGN Entertainment ships an update every 2 weeks, and Alienware Arena every 5 weeks. Most recently, IGN Entertainment was updated on October 20, 2026 and Alienware Arena on October 16, 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.*