Comparison

Nintendo Switch App vs Kitty Purr

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

Kitty Purr

Care for a virtual calico cat by petting, feeding, and playing with her. Keep her happy and full, build daily streaks, and dress her up with accessories. She'll meow for attention if neglected.

Highlights
  • Pet your virtual cat
  • Feed and play with your cat
  • Brush and groom your cat
  • Track cat's happiness and fullness
  • Build daily visiting streaks
  • Dress up your cat with accessories
Features
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Kitty Purr brings a lovable calico cat to life on your screen — and she needs your attention! Pet the kitty by rubbing your finger (or multiple fingers!) across her and the kitty will purr with delight. Ignore the kitty for too long and it will start meowing for attention — and if you keep ignoring, the kitty will get visibly agitated. But petting is just the beginning. Your cat has real needs: Feed her — keep her belly full so she stays happy Play with her — she loves a good play session Brush her — nothing makes her happier than a good grooming Track her Happiness and Fullness at a glance, and build a daily streak by visiting her every day. Dress her up with cute accessories including a bow, party hat, flower, and crown. Your cat is waiting. Don't keep her waiting too long.

Screenshots

Nintendo Switch App4 screens
Kitty Purr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Nintendo Switch App at Free against Kitty Purr's $0.99. Nintendo Switch App also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 1) and chart position (#116 vs unranked). Kitty Purr's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Nintendo Switch App is free to download; Kitty Purr costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kitty Purr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nintendo Switch App has 13K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, Kitty Purr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Nintendo Switch App versus Kitty Purr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNintendo Switch AppKitty Purr
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.1 (13K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews34.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#116 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNintendo Co., Ltd.Chris Nicolaidis

Customer experience

Nintendo Switch App

All ratings12,612 ratings
Positive47.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative43.5%
Written reviews1,489 reviews
Positive34.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative51.6%

Kitty Purr

All ratings1 ratings
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

Kitty Purr

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nintendo Switch App

No in-app purchases

None

Kitty Purr

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nintendo Switch App free?
Nintendo Switch App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kitty Purr free?
Kitty Purr costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nintendo Switch App or Kitty Purr?
Kitty Purr is rated higher. Nintendo Switch App averages 3.1 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Kitty Purr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Nintendo Switch App or Kitty Purr have ads?
Neither Nintendo Switch App nor Kitty Purr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nintendo Switch App or Kitty Purr?
Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, and Kitty Purr weekly. Most recently, Nintendo Switch App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kitty Purr on October 7, 2026.

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