# Switch主掌中宝 vs TOTK Companion

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TOTK Companion at 95% against Switch主掌中宝's 0%. TOTK Companion also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (178 vs 4). Switch主掌中宝's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TOTK Companion holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TOTK Companion has 178 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Switch主掌中宝's written reviews are positive against 95% of TOTK Companion's.

Switch主掌中宝 ships an update every 2 weeks, TOTK Companion every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Switch主掌中宝 | TOTK Companion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switch-switch/id1449437702/reviews) | **[4.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totk-companion/id6454726573/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **178** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **95.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 61 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VGN Media Co. LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506126576) | [畅 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693915436) |

## What reviewers say

### Switch主掌中宝

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switch-switch/id1449437702)

This utility helps Nintendo Switch players find the best prices for games. It also provides news, reviews, and guides to help you discover and purchase your next favorite game at the lowest cost.

**Highlights:** Game price comparison, Switch game news, Game reviews, Game guides, Low price alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### TOTK Companion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/totk-companion/id6454726573)

Navigate the vast world of Tears of the Kingdom with an interactive map and detailed guide.  Easily mark locations, track items, and access armor information.  Sync your progress seamlessly across all your devices with iCloud.

**Highlights:** Interactive game map, Filterable points of interest, Mark locations on map, Item tracking, Armor guide, iCloud syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Completely free with no paywalls or subscriptions
- 👍 User-friendly and intuitive interface
- 🗺️ Comprehensive map with all locations marked
- ✅ Unlimited checkpoint/tracking functionality
- 🌍 Multi-language support including Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Chinese

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Limited zoom functionality on maps
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 📍 Some icon positions slightly misaligned on map
- ❌ Marking functionality sometimes unreliable
- 🎮 Limited content compared to what could be offered

**Reported bugs**

- Marking feature stops working intermittently
- Armor Shop category displays no items
- Map icons occasionally shift position
- Korok collection tracking unclear (x2 distinction)
- Checkbox only responds to name text, not entire item box

**Requested features**

- Food recipes database
- Ability to filter/search for specific armor pieces
- Weapon damage information display
- Common item location suggestions
- Nintendo account integration for automatic progress sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Switch主掌中宝 free?

Switch主掌中宝 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TOTK Companion free?

TOTK Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Switch主掌中宝 or TOTK Companion?

TOTK Companion is rated higher. Switch主掌中宝 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TOTK Companion averages 4.8 from 178 ratings.

### Do Switch主掌中宝 or TOTK Companion have ads?

Neither Switch主掌中宝 nor TOTK Companion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Switch主掌中宝 or TOTK Companion?

Switch主掌中宝 ships an update every 2 weeks, and TOTK Companion every 4 days. Most recently, Switch主掌中宝 was updated on October 24, 2026 and TOTK Companion 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.*