# Nintendo Switch App vs GlassMate

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nintendo Switch App at none against GlassMate's 4. Nintendo Switch App also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 11) and chart position (#118 vs unranked). GlassMate's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (63% vs 35%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlassMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nintendo Switch App asks for nothing beyond the download.

GlassMate holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nintendo Switch App has 13K ratings behind it against 11, 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 63% of GlassMate's.

Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, GlassMate weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nintendo Switch App | GlassMate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-switch-app/id1234806557/reviews) | **[3.3 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassmate/id6742517045/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) | [Christopher Atoki](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320471974) |

## What reviewers say

### Nintendo Switch App

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

**Currently charting:** #118 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


### GlassMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassmate/id6742517045)

Enhance your smart glasses experience with live sports updates, personalized health tracking, guided workouts, and an AI assistant. Control smart home devices and manage your digital life hands-free.

**Highlights:** AI assistant with voice commands, Live sports updates and notifications, Apple Health and Oura Ring integration, Customizable workout routines, Smart home and Roku control, Calendar and reminder management

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GlassMate Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Oura Extension | $2.99 | per month |
| Atlassian Extension | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Extensions Pass | $17.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nintendo Switch App free?

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

### Is GlassMate free?

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

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

GlassMate is rated higher. Nintendo Switch App averages 3.1 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while GlassMate averages 3.3 from 11 ratings.

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

Neither Nintendo Switch App nor GlassMate shows ads.

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

Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, and GlassMate weekly. Most recently, Nintendo Switch App was updated on October 26, 2026 and GlassMate 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.*