# SwitchBuddy vs iNook

The clearest difference is ratings volume: SwitchBuddy at 1.6K against iNook's 44. SwitchBuddy also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwitchBuddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and iNook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SwitchBuddy against 4.7 for iNook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwitchBuddy has 1.6K ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of SwitchBuddy's written reviews are positive against 88% of iNook's.

SwitchBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, iNook every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and July 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwitchBuddy | iNook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbuddy-switch-app/id1563251210/reviews)** | [4.7 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inook-acnh-guide/id1610550043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 80.1% of reviews | **87.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 178 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filip Nemecek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291909818) | [Jeluchu Calderon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570044506) |

## What reviewers say

### SwitchBuddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbuddy-switch-app/id1563251210)

This app serves as a companion for your gaming console, offering features like game wishlists with sale notifications, faster media transfers, game discovery, and customizable widgets for your home and lock screens. It also provides access to game news and pricing information.

**Highlights:** Game wishlist with sale notifications, Faster screenshot and video transfer, Game discovery and release tracking, Home and Lock Screen widgets, eShop price tracking and region switching, Game news and articles

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SwitchBuddy+ | $1.99 | per month |
| SwitchBuddy+ | $17.99 | per year |
| Coffee-sized Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lunch-sized Tip | $3.99 | one-time |
| Book-sized Tip | $7.99 | one-time |
| SwitchBuddy+ One-time (OFFER) | $17.99 | one-time |
| Game-sized Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| SwitchBuddy+ One-time unlock | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy and fast photo/video transfer
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient way to manage Switch games
- 👍 Helpful for discovering new Switch games
- 👍 Great app for Switch owners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with deleting/managing stored media
- 💰 Paid subscription required for full features
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes reported
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Camera feature not working after recent update
- Inability to delete stored media from the app
- Frequent freezing and performance issues

**Requested features**

- Add folders/organization for transferred media
- Expand platform support beyond just Nintendo Switch
- Improve search and filtering capabilities
- Provide more detailed game information and reviews


### iNook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inook-acnh-guide/id1610550043)

This app provides comprehensive tracking for Animal Crossing New Horizons, including museum collections, item catalogs, and player closets. Discover game recipes, construction elements, and mysterious islands. Share your profile with friends and explore creator content.

**Highlights:** Museum collection tracking, Item catalog and closet management, Recipe and project discovery, Island and gyroid details, Player profile sharing, Objective and miles tracking, Creator video content access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iNook+ | $1.49 | per month |
| iNook+ | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwitchBuddy free?

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

### Is iNook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SwitchBuddy or iNook?

SwitchBuddy is rated higher. SwitchBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while iNook averages 4.7 from 44 ratings.

### Do SwitchBuddy or iNook have ads?

Neither SwitchBuddy nor iNook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SwitchBuddy or iNook?

SwitchBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and iNook every 6 weeks. Most recently, SwitchBuddy was updated on September 25, 2026 and iNook on July 6, 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.*