# IGN Entertainment vs Lounger

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lounger at 100% against IGN Entertainment's 44%. Lounger also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). IGN Entertainment's advantage is ratings volume (20K vs 3) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Lounger holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IGN Entertainment has 20K ratings behind it against 3, 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 100% of Lounger's.

IGN Entertainment ships an update every 9 days, Lounger every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IGN Entertainment | Lounger |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ign-entertainment/id284819997/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lounger/id6743909321/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 78 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **14** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IGN Entertainment, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/508074893) | [FAMITECH COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804500242) |

## 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


### Lounger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lounger/id6743909321)

Discover and book local events like concerts and nightlife, or create and host your own gatherings. Explore trending experiences in your city to connect with others and find your next adventure.

**Highlights:** Discover local events, Book tickets instantly, Create and host events, Explore trending experiences, Connect with people

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IGN Entertainment free?

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

### Is Lounger free?

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

### Which has better reviews, IGN Entertainment or Lounger?

Lounger is rated higher. IGN Entertainment averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Lounger averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do IGN Entertainment or Lounger have ads?

IGN Entertainment shows ads; Lounger does not.

### Which is updated more often, IGN Entertainment or Lounger?

IGN Entertainment ships an update every 9 days, and Lounger every 5 weeks. Most recently, IGN Entertainment was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lounger on October 22, 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.*