Nintendo Switch App

Nintendo Switch App

Enhance your gaming experience

13K ratings
1485 reviews
#119 in free Entertainment
🎬 Entertainment
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • July 19, 2017
  • September 3, 2026
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Enhance your Nintendo Switch online gaming with this companion app. Check friends' online status, add them easily, and access game-specific services. View and share screenshots and videos directly from your system.

✓Check friends' online status
✓Add friends via QR code or friend code
✓View and share screenshots/videos
✓Access game-specific services
✓Receive notifications for friend online status
✓Game-specific features for Zelda, Splatoon, Animal Crossing, Smash Bros.
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What's New in Nintendo Switch App

3.5.0

September 3, 2026

・ Added the ability to filter and sort uploaded screenshots and videos. ・ Added the ability to delete uploaded screenshots and videos from the server. ・ Added the ability to display the date a file was captured on your console instead of the current date when saving a screenshot or video to your device. This can be changed from the app settings menu. ・ Other small bug fixes and improvements have also been made.

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Charts

Top Free

📈 119+1

Entertainment

This app rose +1 position in Entertainment chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

I used all my 2,000 nook miles on a nook miles ticket trying to get a chicken and instead I got

Stinky and I hate stinky I even dressed up as a chicken and saved up for a plot and now I only have one day to get a chicken before it autofills pls make it be what we dress up as is what we get I’m very sad I can’t even stop crying I am determined to get a chicken villager pls I am so sad I have never had a chicken villager so pls do this I am trying to get a chicken no matter what I don’t care what one I just need a chicken pls do it pls I am begging you I need it pls
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WILL NOT WORK ON IPAD!!!!

I want to use this for splatoon, but it just doesn’t work on iPad only on a really old phone it works so I can’t get gear for splatoon and the free stuff please Nintendo please make this app work! I love Nintendo games like Mario kart! so please please please do this you already killed Mario kart tour so please focus on this!!!!
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Fix it

Fix your app it continually locks up. You have to restart my phone to get it to work again.

Bad people do bad things

It’s a me. Archbox. The dragons don’t have enough of your money. Just enough to pay the lawyers to keep everyone else poor. Bad (super rich!) Nintendo. Making poor people poorer.

ABSOLUTELY HORRID DARLING

this app genuinely rarely/barely ever actually works. Expected better from a billion dollar corporation/brand like it’s so frustrating

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Login issues

Bug

Infinite loading screens

Bug

Disconnects during voice chat

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Add messaging/invite system

Feature

Integrate with more games

Feature

Allow access to eShop and game libraries

Feature

Improve voice chat quality and functionality

Feature

Add support for landscape mode on iPad

Feature

FAQ

What does the Nintendo Switch App do?

The Nintendo Switch App enhances your online gameplay experience on Nintendo Switch systems. It allows you to check your friends' online status, add new friends, and access game-specific services for compatible titles. You can also view, save, and share screenshots and videos uploaded from your system.

What are the key features of the Nintendo Switch App?

Key features include checking friends' online status and seeing what games they are playing, adding friends using friend codes or QR codes, and viewing/sharing screenshots and videos from your system's Album. It also provides access to game-specific services offering unique features for titles like The Legend of Zelda, Splatoon, Animal Crossing, and Super Smash Bros.

Is the Nintendo Switch App free to use?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch App is free to download and use. However, certain online features may require an active Nintendo Switch Online membership, which is sold separately. Data charges may also apply when using the app.

What are the system requirements for the Nintendo Switch App?

To use the Nintendo Switch App, you will need a compatible smartphone and a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite system with compatible software. A persistent internet connection is also required. Some online features necessitate a Nintendo Account aged 13+ and may require a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

What are some common use cases for the Nintendo Switch App?

Common use cases include checking if friends are online before starting a gaming session, easily adding new friends you meet online, and sharing cool in-game moments by uploading screenshots and videos. The app also provides access to helpful game-specific information and features, such as voice guidance for exploration or viewing battle statistics.