Comparison

Nintendo Switch App vs Not Going

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

Not Going

Features
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Not Going is a playful travel-planning app for the trips you almost take. Pick a mood, explore destination ideas, browse hotel-style stays on a map, and build a pretend getaway that feels just real enough to scratch the travel itch. It is part daydream, part planning toy, and part tiny escape button. Use Not Going to: • Explore mood-based getaway ideas • Compare playful hotel-style cards and map pins • Build an almost-trip with stays and add-ons • Save upcoming pretend plans • Enjoy the feeling of booking without actually booking Important: Not Going is for entertainment only. The app does not book hotels, sell travel, guarantee availability, or complete real reservations.

Screenshots

Nintendo Switch App4 screens
Not Going4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Not Going at every 5 days against Nintendo Switch App's every 2 months. Nintendo Switch App's advantage is chart position (#108 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, Not Going every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Nintendo Switch App versus Not Going: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNintendo Switch AppNot Going
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (13K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings13K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB21 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNintendo Co., Ltd.Viacheslav Horodovych

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

Not Going

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nintendo Switch App

No in-app purchases

None

Not Going

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nintendo Switch App free?
Nintendo Switch App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Not Going free?
Not Going is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nintendo Switch App or Not Going have ads?
Neither Nintendo Switch App nor Not Going shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nintendo Switch App or Not Going?
Nintendo Switch App ships an update every 2 months, and Not Going every 5 days. Most recently, Nintendo Switch App was updated on November 3, 2026 and Not Going on October 25, 2026.

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