# Nintendo Switch App vs Philips Motion Effects

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Nintendo Switch App at 13K against Philips Motion Effects's 9. Nintendo Switch App also leads on rating (3.1 vs 2.8) and chart position (#46 vs unranked). Philips Motion Effects's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 35%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Nintendo Switch App holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nintendo Switch App has 13K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of Nintendo Switch App's written reviews are positive against 50% of Philips Motion Effects's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nintendo Switch App | Philips Motion Effects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.1 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-switch-app/id1234806557/reviews)** | [2.8 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-motion-effects/id1457801577/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 34.9% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) | [Seasonal Specialties LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/892864133) |

## What reviewers say

### Nintendo Switch App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-switch-app/id1234806557)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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.

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for Splatoon 2
- 👍 Convenient for ACNH
- 🚀 Information-rich for Splatoon 3

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on login
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 👎 Limited game support
- 👎 Confusing voice chat implementation
- 👎 Lacks basic features like messaging

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Infinite loading screens
- Disconnects during voice chat

**Requested features**

- Add messaging/invite system
- Integrate with more games
- Allow access to eShop and game libraries
- Improve voice chat quality and functionality
- Add support for landscape mode on iPad


### Philips Motion Effects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/philips-motion-effects/id1457801577)

Control your Philips Illuminate™ lights to create custom light shows. Adjust color, brightness, and function, or sync lights to music and voice. Group up to four sets via Bluetooth for a dynamic lighting experience.

**Highlights:** Create custom light shows, Control color and brightness, Sync lights to music, Sync lights to voice/microphone, Group up to 4 light sets, Set multiple timers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nintendo Switch App free?

Nintendo Switch App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Philips Motion Effects free?

Philips Motion Effects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Nintendo Switch App or Philips Motion Effects?

Nintendo Switch App is rated higher. Nintendo Switch App averages 3.1 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Philips Motion Effects averages 2.8 from 9 ratings.

### Do Nintendo Switch App or Philips Motion Effects have ads?

Neither Nintendo Switch App nor Philips Motion Effects shows ads.

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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.*