# Nintendo Switch App vs Kitty Purr

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 (#115 vs unranked). Kitty Purr's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, Kitty Purr every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nintendo Switch App | Kitty Purr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-switch-app/id1234806557/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-purr/id6762051297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#115** | — |
| Size | 47 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) | [Chris Nicolaidis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1252329035) |

## What reviewers say

### Nintendo Switch App

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

**Currently charting:** #115 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


### Kitty Purr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kitty-purr/id6762051297)

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:** 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 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 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nintendo Switch App was updated on October 24, 2026 and Kitty Purr on October 24, 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.*