IGN Guides
IGN Guides: A free mobile hub for IGN’s game coverage, search, and saved articles and videos. Ranked #19 of 19 in Video Game Guide Platforms by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mobile gaming articles and media.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forMobile gaming articles and media
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free access across native iOS and Android apps
- Searches both stories and games
- Bookmarks articles and videos for later access
Where it doesn't
- Focuses on content browsing rather than interactive guide tools
- No listed progress tracking or map features
- Guide-specific web capabilities are narrower than its wider media coverage
Our verdict on IGN Guides
IGN Guides is IGN’s web-based destination for video game help and reference content, supported by IGN’s broader coverage of game news, reviews, gameplay, trailers, and related entertainment. It is aimed at players who want a mobile-friendly way to discover gaming articles and videos, find coverage for specific games, and save useful material for later. Native apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android make the service particularly relevant to readers who consume gaming media on mobile devices.
The pricing model is straightforward: IGN Guides is free, with access to the core browsing experience rather than a set of paid tiers. The mobile experience includes search for stories and games, bookmarking for articles and videos, and IGN account login. That combination suits readers who want one place to browse editorial coverage and keep a personal list of items to revisit. The platform fit is strongest for iOS and Android users; its value comes from access to IGN’s content ecosystem rather than from integrations with external game libraries or productivity tools.
Its main limitation is focus. The listed experience centers on media discovery and reference content, while the product details do not establish interactive walkthrough systems such as progress tracking, maps, or guide-authoring tools. Players seeking news, reviews, gameplay material, trailers, and saved articles should find the scope appropriate. Players who need structured completion tracking, map-based navigation, or a dedicated tool for managing their own guides should choose a platform built around those functions instead. IGN Guides is therefore a sensible pick for mobile gaming articles and media, but a narrower choice for players looking for an interactive walkthrough workspace.
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IGN Guides pricing
IGN Guides fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Interactive walkthroughs | Not verified |
| Progress tracking | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Both |
| Offline access | Not verified |
| Spoiler controls | Not verified |
| Guide creation tools | Not verified |
| Deployment | Mobile |
| Platforms | iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | ign.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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