Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…

Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…

Supervise Your Child's Play

164K ratings
911 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 2, 2017
  • June 16, 2026
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Easily monitor your child's Nintendo Switch usage. Set daily play-time limits, manage communication settings, and view gameplay activity. Restrict access to games based on age.

Set daily play-time limits
Manage GameChat settings
View play activity and monthly overview
Set age-based restrictions
Suspend gameplay when limit is reached
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What's New in Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…

2.5.0

June 16, 2026

Improvements and design updates have been made.

User reviews

Needs per-child settings

I’d like to limit each kid to 1 hour per day, but the time limit in parental controls is for the device — not per profile, which isn’t very helpful. Considering the app clearly has the ability to track the playtime of each profile, could you add a per-profile time limit feature?

Switch 2

I love this app, helps me keep track of playing time

It works

It do the thing I need it to do. 5/5

The Switch 2

Nintendo needs to invest in more RPG games

Monitor

Great for keeping track of play time

Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Incorrect PIN notifications

Bug

Inconsistent sync between app and console

Bug

Time limit still counts down when paused

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Set specific start and end times for usage

Feature

Ability to restrict access to individual games/apps

Feature

Option to lock device until parent approves

Feature

Separate time limits for each user profile

Feature

FAQ

What does the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app do?

This free app allows parents and guardians to monitor and manage their child's Nintendo Switch usage. You can set daily play-time limits, restrict access to games based on age, and manage communication settings like GameChat.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include setting daily play-time limits that can suspend gameplay, managing which friends children can chat with via GameChat, viewing a history of played games and time spent, and applying age-based restrictions on game content and features.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls app is completely free to download and use. A Nintendo Account is required for parents or guardians (aged 18 or above) to set up and manage the controls.

What systems is this app compatible with?

This app is designed to work with the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite systems. A Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch Lite system is required to use the app's features. For GameChat functionality, a Nintendo Switch Lite system is necessary.

How can I set restrictions on my child's gameplay?

You can set restrictions based on your child's age, which limits the games they can play and the features they can access. Additionally, you can set specific daily play-time limits for each day of the week, and the system will suspend gameplay once the limit is reached.