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iCollect Video Games vs IGN Entertainment

iCollect Video Games 4.6★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner iCollect Video Games
IGN Entertainment 4.4★ · Free to download 50

iCollect Video Games is better for dedicated collectors who are willing to pay a one-time fee, while IGN Entertainment is better for casual gamers seeking news and reviews, despite its significant app performance issues.

Full reviews: iCollect Video Games · IGN Entertainment

iCollect Video Games offers robust collection management features like barcode scanning and customization, but has a steep paywall after 15 games. IGN Entertainment provides a wealth of gaming news and content, but its app is plagued by login issues, intrusive ads, and poor performance.

Head to head

Features edge: iCollect Video GamesR2R6R8R11
iCollect Video Games iCollect Video Games excels at cataloging games, offering barcode scanning, wishlists, and extensive customization for game entries, including rare and special editions R2R8R11. Users appreciate the ability to edit metadata and upload custom cover art . However, some users desire more advanced organization options, like sorting by console or platform counts R6.
IGN Entertainment IGN Entertainment is praised for its comprehensive gaming news, reviews, and content . Users value the ability to stay updated on gaming . However, the app is criticized for missing key features available on the website, such as wiki guides, checklists, maps, and a functional search bar .
Ease of Use edge: iCollect Video GamesR1R2R9R20
iCollect Video Games Users generally find iCollect Video Games easy and intuitive to use, with a good layout and barcode scanning functionality R2. However, some recent updates have introduced bugs like non-functional buttons, lost cover art, and data loss R1R9R28. There are also complaints about the app restarting when switching to a browser for photos R20.
IGN Entertainment IGN Entertainment's app is widely criticized for its poor user experience. Common complaints include constant logging out and login issues, making it impossible to comment or interact R61R62R64R67. Users also report intrusive ads that autoplay or launch unintentionally R69R72R74R75, and a lack of swipe-back navigation R72.
Reliability tieR5R9R28R31
iCollect Video Games iCollect Video Games has a mixed record on reliability. While some users report long-term satisfaction and problems being fixed R5, many recent reviews highlight significant issues including lost collections, deleted data, and bugs after updates R9R28R31. There are also reports of incorrect game data, like PS4 games showing as PS3 .
IGN Entertainment IGN Entertainment suffers from poor reliability, with frequent crashes, freezing, and slow performance . Videos often don't play or have no audio . The app also has issues with its 'For You' section showing old content and refreshing the feed unexpectedly .
Price/Value tieR3R4R7R10
iCollect Video Games iCollect Video Games is free to download but requires a $30 one-time payment to add more than 15 games, which many users find too expensive and misleading for a "free" app R3R4R7R13. Some long-time users who previously paid a lower fee or for a different version feel cheated by the new pricing structure and loss of past purchases R10R25R58.
IGN Entertainment IGN Entertainment is free to download and use, but users are frustrated by the overwhelming number of intrusive ads R69R72R74R75. Some users mention paying to remove ads, only for the app to malfunction . The value is diminished by the app's poor performance and missing features .
Support edge: iCollect Video GamesR5R25R31R50
iCollect Video Games Some long-term users of iCollect Video Games report that problems they've had over the years were fixed after emailing support R5. However, other users who experienced significant data loss or issues with previous purchases report no feedback from the company R25R31R50.
IGN Entertainment IGN Entertainment users report that login issues persist for a long time without being addressed . One user mentioned contacting support about ad issues and being told it "sucks for you" . This suggests a lack of effective support for recurring technical problems.
Pick iCollect Video Games if

You are a serious game collector with a large library and are willing to pay a one-time fee of $30 for a dedicated cataloging tool with barcode scanning and customization R5. You need a reliable way to track your collection and wishlist R8R11.

Pick IGN Entertainment if

You primarily want to consume gaming news, reviews, and general content from IGN, and are willing to tolerate frequent app performance issues, intrusive ads, and login problems .

Evidence note: Reviews for iCollect Video Games are heavily skewed towards complaints about the paywall and data loss, which impacts its lifetime rating despite positive feedback on its core functionality. IGN Entertainment's reviews are overwhelmingly negative regarding app performance, login issues, and ads, despite the quality of its content.

Frequently asked

What is the cost of iCollect Video Games?
iCollect Video Games is free to download, but to add more than 15 games, users must pay a one-time fee of $30 R3R4R7R13.
Does IGN Entertainment have a functional login?
No, many users report that the IGN Entertainment app has a broken login system; they are constantly asked to log in even when already signed in, or cannot log in at all, preventing them from commenting or interacting with content R61R62R64R67.
Can I transfer my collection to iCollect Video Games from a previous app?
Some users who previously used a different version or app from the same developer (e.g., SortiApps or Collectors) report that their collections were deleted or could not be transferred to iCollect Video Games, requiring them to re-enter data R25R31R58.
Are there many ads in the IGN Entertainment app?
Yes, the IGN Entertainment app is heavily criticized for its intrusive and numerous ads, which often autoplay, take over the screen, or launch unintentionally when users scroll past them R69R72R74R75.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R2] iCollect Video Games 5/5 · US Super good: It scan it and then it Get connected, but you can also search it
  2. [R6] iCollect Video Games 3/5 · US FOLDERS: I really liked the app but I think it should have an option to separate the games into different folders, sega genesis with sega genesis, Nintendo with nintendo and not all games together in just one list.
  3. [R8] iCollect Video Games 5/5 · US Great tool to keep track of my games: Works great. I especially love the wishlist and searching for games is super easy. Keep up the great work!
  4. [R11] iCollect Video Games 5/5 · US Great 4 Saving Games!: This app is great for saving the games I have and adding games to my wish list! The only thing I wish they had was a better search bar and a select item. ☺️👍🏽
  5. [R1] iCollect Video Games 2/5 · US “Add” button not working.: I like this app. I’ve been using it for years. I just got a new collection of games so I thought I would add them to the app and update my existing collection, but I can’t because the “+” button at the top left isn’t working.
  6. [R9] iCollect Video Games 3/5 · US Old version was better: Since the new version, I’ve lost most of the cover art pictures. And other info is gone. Now I have to spend hours fixing everything that was perfect before it was changed to this new company. My wanted list is missing all the info but the title.
  7. [R20] iCollect Video Games 5/5 · US Great 👌: But When I fill out the form incompletely and go to the browser to search for a photo, When I return, the software is restarted and I have to fill out the form again.
  8. [R5] iCollect Video Games 5/5 · US Have used for over 10 years.: I have thousands of titles that I wouldn’t be able to keep track of otherwise. I own the Games, Movies, and Books collections of the app. The few problems I’ve had over the years have all been fixed after sending them an email.
  9. [R28] iCollect Video Games 1/5 · US Not worth my time: I added my whole collection to this app. Tracking it was nice. I could scan a barcode or do it manually when I got a new game. Well logged in today and 90% of my collection isn’t showing up 🤷‍♂️ uhh what the heck. Well I’m not adding it all back in. That would take hours. Guess I’ll find a new app
  10. [R31] iCollect Video Games 1/5 · US They Deleted my Collection: They moved to this app and Deleted my SortiApps Collection without providing any notice. They had my email address. Why not email me to let me know?
  11. [R3] iCollect Video Games 3/5 · US Nice limited experience, too expensive for me.: So I download this app and in the description it states: large collections require a fee to make unlimited. So large collections are 16 games? If I only had 15 games, I think I could remember them all. Disappointed to start scanning in my collection to find out it’s $30. My 5 minute brief experience, I like the app. But $30 is personally too s
  12. [R4] iCollect Video Games 1/5 · US $30 Payment Required: I was eager to start cataloging which video games I owned, and scanning the bar codes on the back made it seem so easy… that is, until you try to add a 16th game into the app. Then you are hit with a $30 paywall with no alternative. Such a disappointment. I really wish the App Store wouldn’t allow apps like this to even be considered “free” because it isn’t, it’s thirty dolla
  13. [R7] iCollect Video Games 2/5 · US Hidden Fee: Amazing app except for the fact that there was no warning of a 15 game limit. $30 is outrageous!
  14. [R10] iCollect Video Games 1/5 · US I bought it: I bought this app years ago.. just now started using it again and it told me I can only upload 15 games then wants me to pay $29.99 I bought this app years ago for $10… bid I just lose my money or what?
  15. [R25] iCollect Video Games 1/5 · US Why not allow me to transfer my collection from Collectors???: I would consider purchasing (even though I Purchased Full access from the app they cancelled) but only if I could transfer the collection I put in in over several years. It’s really short sited to expect me to spend hours re entering stuff I already put into your previous app. I never received any notice and I’m certain they have my
  16. [R50] iCollect Video Games 4/5 · US Sort it! Video game app: This is a great app when it works. This app has deleted hundreds of games on 4 different times. Wasted hundreds of hours inputting data. I have emailed company over a dozen times...NO FEEDBACK! If you have only a few games. Go ahead and use. Serious game collection collectors beware. John H
  17. [R13] iCollect Video Games 1/5 · US Always a subscription: You can only store 15 games and then they want you to buy more space…..
  18. [R61] IGN Entertainment 2/5 · US Just ok: This app is fine for articles and news, but if you want to comment on anything good luck, I’m logged into my account and every time I try to comment it asks me to log in again.
  19. [R62] IGN Entertainment 5/5 · US Comments are basically broken: Every time you try to make a comment, or even like something, it’ll ask you to sign in… Even though you are already signed in. And then, if you try to sign in again and make the comment, it’ll ask you to sign in yet again… basically you could never make a comment unless delete app and uninstall it every damn day, sometimes multiple times a day. I’m done with it.
  20. [R64] IGN Entertainment 1/5 · US Jwt Malformed: Been locked out for a year. Wouldn’t be terrible if I wasn’t constantly asked to login to a portal that doesn’t work.
  21. [R67] IGN Entertainment 1/5 · US Login is broken: App says I’m logged in. Try to add a comment and it asks me to sign in. Sign in fails silently.
  22. [R58] iCollect Video Games 1/5 · US New ownership ruined the app: An update changed the name to iCollect and erased my entire collection. Hours of organizing and scanning wasted. Absolutely awful experience, would not recommend this. I guess I just wasted money paying for the previous app as well. Very shady dealings.
  23. [R69] IGN Entertainment 3/5 · US Ads take over: It is annoying when video ads pop up without being clicked on, and I don’t understand why whatever audio I am listening to on my phone has to turn off from just opening the app. I don’t even try to watch/listen to anything on the ign app. It just turns off my music/podcast. It’s annoying.
  24. [R72] IGN Entertainment 3/5 · US Good content marred by a poor app UX: I like IGN as a news source and the app used to be much better. Now it’s plagued with technical issues other reviews have mentioned. Ads that go full screen just by scrolling on/past them, no edge swipe to go back navigation, and a login feature that’s almost completely broken. Please fix these things IGN
  25. [R74] IGN Entertainment 5/5 · US Stupid pop up: App is unusable as long as the new iPhone ad pops up every 30 seconds.
  26. [R75] IGN Entertainment 3/5 · US Could be better: Love IGN and I’ve used the app for years. The ads can be pretty annoying. I understand they are the chief source of revenue, but sometimes (and idk if this is a glitch or purposeful) when you scroll past them, if you even just touch it, it opens the ad. It’s very annoying and feels buggy compared to other scrolling apps with ads like instagram. Also, when you are trying to find ar

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store