Comparison

Nintendo Switch App vs Tears Map

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nintendo Switch App

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.
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The Nintendo Switch App smartphone app enhances your online gameplay experience on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. With this app, you can use friend features and game-specific services for compatible games even when you're not playing! You can also view and share screenshots and videos uploaded from your system. ◆ Check friends' online status You can check whether your friends are online and see what games they're playing. You can also choose to receive a notification in the app when a friend comes online. ◆ Use your smartphone to add friends You can add friends via their friend code or a QR code even when you're not using your system. ◆ View your screenshots and videos You can upload screenshots and videos saved in your Nintendo Switch 2 system's Album to the app, then view, save, and share them. ◆ Access game-specific services You can use these services to view helpful information related to the supported software! You will also have access to a variety of features that will help take your online gameplay experience to the next level. Currently, game-specific services are available for these games:  ・ The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition    ・ Get voice guidance to help you reach locations you haven't visited yet    ・ Share schematics and items via QR codes    ...And more!  ・ Splatoon™ 3    ・ View the online status of friends playing the game    ・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats    ・ View upcoming stage schedules    ...And more!  ・ Animal Crossing™: New Horizons    ・ Send custom designs created in Animal Crossing games on the Nintendo 3DS™ system to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game    ・ Use your smartphone to send messages that appear in-game    ・ Check the online status of users set as Best Friends    ...And more!  ・ Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate    ・ View posted images and videos    ・ Queue downloads of user-created stages to play them in your game    ・ Get notifications about upcoming events    ...And more!  ・ Splatoon™ 2    ・ Check leaderboards and map schedules    ・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats    ...And more! Important Information: ● Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features, including voice chat. ● Active Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) required to use certain features. ● Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch system and compatible software required to use app features. ● Compatible smartphone required. ● Persistent internet connection required. ● Data charges may apply. ● May include advertising. For more information about GameChat, visit support.nintendo.com ◆ Nintendo Switch Online is not available in all countries. Terms apply. Visit nintendo.com/purchase-terms for more information.

About

Tears Map

This app provides a comprehensive map for a popular adventure game, featuring locations like Skyview Towers, Shrines, and Korok Seeds. Users can track their in-game progress by marking discovered items and access additional game content such as meal recipes, weapons, and armor.

Highlights
  • Interactive game map
  • Track game progress
  • Skyview Tower locations
  • Shrine of Light markers
  • Korok Seed locations
  • Quest markers
  • Meal recipes, weapons, and armor data
Features
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Map for Tears of the Kingdom. The map contains lots of data as shown in the screenshots, including Skyview Tower, Shrine of Light, Quest, Korok Seed, Bosses and many other collections. User can mark map data to trace game progress. Meal Recipe, Weapons, Armors are also included.

Screenshots

Nintendo Switch App4 screens
Tears Map4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tears Map at 100% against Nintendo Switch App's 35%. Tears Map also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Nintendo Switch App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tears Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nintendo Switch App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tears Map holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nintendo Switch App has 13K ratings behind it against 10, 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 100% of Tears Map's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, Tears Map every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Nintendo Switch App versus Tears Map: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNintendo Switch AppTears Map
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (13K ratings)4.6 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#125 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB37 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNintendo Co., Ltd.Weibin Lv

Customer experience

Nintendo Switch App

All ratings12,612 ratings
Positive47.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews1,488 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative51.6%

Tears Map

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Nintendo Switch App

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login issues
  • Infinite loading screens
  • Disconnects during voice chat

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

Tears Map

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nintendo Switch App

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Tears Map

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Nintendo Switch App free?
Nintendo Switch App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tears Map free?
Tears Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nintendo Switch App or Tears Map?
Tears Map is rated higher. Nintendo Switch App averages 3.1 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Tears Map averages 4.6 from 10 ratings.
Do Nintendo Switch App or Tears Map have ads?
Tears Map shows ads; Nintendo Switch App does not.
Which is updated more often, Nintendo Switch App or Tears Map?
Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, and Tears Map every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nintendo Switch App was updated on October 20, 2026 and Tears Map on October 3, 2026.

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