IGN Entertainment vs CRKD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IGN Entertainment
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.
- Browse news and reviews
- Watch gameplay and trailers
- Bookmark articles and videos
- Login with IGN account
- Simple navigation
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The official IGN app offers simple navigation to make it easy to quickly browse news, reviews, gameplay, movie trailers, game trailers, and more. Log in with your IGN account to bookmark articles and videos to save the news and reviews you care about, and quickly get back to them.
CRKD
Enhance your gaming gear experience with this app. Reveal product rarity, access exclusive content, and stay updated on new releases. Shop for premium gaming products and find support resources.
- Reveal product rarity
- Seamless sign-up options
- Push notifications for updates
- Explore and shop the store
- Access support and guide videos
- Join a gaming community
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Welcome to the CRKD app, the companion for CRKD premium gaming gear. Reveal: With just a tap, you reveal your unique product number and discover its rarity rank, adding a exciting element of surprise to every unboxing. Easy Access: Signing up is a breeze! Whether it's through your email, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Discord or Twitch, CRKD ensures a seamless and hassle-free registration process. Stay in the touch: Never miss a beat! Receive push notifications straight to your device, keeping you informed and up to date on all the latest CRKD product releases. Be the first to know about exciting new additions to our collections, limited editions, and exclusive offers. Explore the Store: Dive into the virtual aisles of the CRKD Store. Browse our latest and exclusive gaming products and get them delivered to your doorstep with a few simple taps. CRKD TV : Your Hub for All Things CRKD. This hub hosts everything a gamer needs. Including support and guide videos to keep you at the top of your game. Join the CRKD Family and get ready to start your collection.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IGN Entertainment at 4.4 against CRKD's 3.1. IGN Entertainment also leads on ratings volume (20K vs 54). CRKD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. IGN Entertainment sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CRKD asks for nothing beyond the download.
IGN Entertainment holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IGN Entertainment has 20K ratings behind it against 54, 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 37% of CRKD's.
IGN Entertainment ships an update fortnightly, CRKD monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IGN Entertainment | CRKD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (20K ratings) — better | 3.1 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 43.7% of reviews — better | 37.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20K — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 53 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IGN Entertainment, Inc. | Aionic Labs |
Customer experience
IGN Entertainment
CRKD
Bugs and requests
IGN Entertainment
Reported bugs
5 issues- Login issues and frequent sign-outs
- Video playback problems
- Freezing and crashing
- Inconsistent UI and layout
- Content not loading properly
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Ability to filter and search content
- Landscape mode support
- Improved bookmarking and saving functionality
- Better notification and social features
CRKD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
IGN Entertainment
- Early Adopter Bonus$0.99
CRKD
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is IGN Entertainment free?
Is CRKD free?
Which has better reviews, IGN Entertainment or CRKD?
Do IGN Entertainment or CRKD have ads?
Which is updated more often, IGN Entertainment or CRKD?
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