# Nintendo Switch App vs iNook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iNook at 85% against Nintendo Switch App's 35%. iNook also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1). Nintendo Switch App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (13K vs 45). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iNook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Nintendo Switch App asks for nothing beyond the download.

iNook holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nintendo Switch App has 13K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 35% of Nintendo Switch App's written reviews are positive against 85% of iNook's.

Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, iNook every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nintendo Switch App | iNook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-switch-app/id1234806557/reviews) | **[4.7 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inook-acnh-guide/id1610550043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 45 |
| Positive reviews | 34.8% of reviews | **84.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#107** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) | [Jeluchu Calderon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570044506) |

## What reviewers say

### Nintendo Switch App

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

**Currently charting:** #107 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


### iNook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inook-acnh-guide/id1610550043)

This app provides comprehensive tracking for Animal Crossing New Horizons, including museum collections, item catalogs, and player closets. Discover game recipes, construction elements, and mysterious islands. Share your profile with friends and explore creator content.

**Highlights:** Museum collection tracking, Item catalog and closet management, Recipe and project discovery, Island and gyroid details, Player profile sharing, Objective and miles tracking, Creator video content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNook+ | $1.49 | per month |
| iNook+ | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- ✨ Aesthetically pleasing design
- 📚 Comprehensive guide and information
- 🚀 Fast download and performance
- 💯 Highly recommended by users

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Paid features are expensive
- 🚧 Some sections are incomplete or "in development"
- 🌐 Limited language support
- 🤔 Subscription model considered excessive
- 🤷‍♀️ Some features are confusing

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot complete membership purchase
- Villager data not syncing correctly
- Museum progress not showing correctly
- Cannot modify profile picture
- Items shown in Japanese in German version

**Requested features**

- iPad-like version for iPad users
- More languages supported
- Ability to connect to Nintendo Switch account
- Option to toggle "Obtained" status for collections
- Single purchase option instead of subscription


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nintendo Switch App free?

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

### Is iNook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nintendo Switch App or iNook?

iNook is rated higher. Nintendo Switch App averages 3.1 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while iNook averages 4.7 from 45 ratings.

### Do Nintendo Switch App or iNook have ads?

Neither Nintendo Switch App nor iNook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nintendo Switch App or iNook?

Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, and iNook every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nintendo Switch App was updated on October 31, 2026 and iNook on October 23, 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.*