# SeTracker2 vs Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…

The clearest difference is rating: Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… at 4.7 against SeTracker2's 3.2. Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 20%) and in-app purchases (none vs 22). SeTracker2's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SeTracker2 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… asks for nothing beyond the download.

Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… has 165K ratings behind it against 2.6K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of SeTracker2's written reviews are positive against 59% of Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…'s.

SeTracker2 ships an update every 3 weeks, Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SeTracker2 | Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setracker2/id1136532910/reviews) | **[4.7 (165K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-switch-parental-cont/id1190074407/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | **165K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.3% of reviews | **59.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 283 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [安全守护](https://appshunter.io/developer/1008089556) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### SeTracker2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setracker2/id1136532910)

This app allows you to remotely monitor and control a compatible device. Track its real-time and historical location, set safe zones, and receive alerts for important events like low battery or SOS signals. You can also manage device settings, set alarms, and send rewards.

**Highlights:** Real-time and historical location tracking, Geofencing with alerts, SOS and low battery notifications, Remote device control and settings, Activity and health monitoring, Alarm and reward features

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads for 1 month | $0.49 | per month |
| Remove ads for 6 months | $1.99 | per 6 months |
| Remove ads for 12 months | $2.99 | per year |
| APS 3 months  renewal A | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| APS 3 months  renewal B | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| APS 3 months  renewal C | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| APS 12 months  renewal A | $9.99 | per year |
| APS 12 months  renewal B | $9.99 | per year |
| 去除广告1个月 | $0.99 | one-time |
| add 3 month in European region | $0.99 | one-time |
| APS for 3 months | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads for 12 months | $3.99 | one-time |
| Permanently remove ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| APS for 12 months | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📞 Reliable calling and messaging features
- 👍 Useful for keeping track of children
- 🚀 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inaccurate GPS tracking
- 💤 Battery life issues
- 🤖 Poor app design and translations
- 📢 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and login issues
- Inconsistent device connectivity and offline mode problems
- Incorrect time zone and date settings

**Requested features**

- Improve GPS accuracy and real-time tracking
- Add more customization options for watch faces and settings
- Provide better instructions and customer support
- Offer a one-time fee to remove ads instead of a subscription


### Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-switch-parental-cont/id1190074407)

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.

**Highlights:** Set daily play-time limits, Manage GameChat settings, View play activity and monthly overview, Set age-based restrictions, Suspend gameplay when limit is reached

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Convenient parental controls
- 📊 Detailed usage tracking
- 🔒 Secure with PIN/password

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔓 Easy to bypass controls
- ⏱️ Lack of granular time restrictions
- 🔍 Limited profile-specific settings
- 🐛 Sync issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect PIN notifications
- Inconsistent sync between app and console
- Time limit still counts down when paused

**Requested features**

- Set specific start and end times for usage
- Ability to restrict access to individual games/apps
- Option to lock device until parent approves
- Separate time limits for each user profile


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SeTracker2 free?

SeTracker2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… free?

Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SeTracker2 or Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…?

Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… is rated higher. SeTracker2 averages 3.2 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… averages 4.7 from 165K ratings.

### Do SeTracker2 or Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… have ads?

SeTracker2 shows ads; Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… does not.

### Which is updated more often, SeTracker2 or Nintendo Switch Parental Cont…?

SeTracker2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… every 3 months. Most recently, SeTracker2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Nintendo Switch Parental Cont… on November 1, 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.*