# SwitchBuddy vs PXPlay

The clearest difference is rating: SwitchBuddy at 4.8 against PXPlay's 4.2. SwitchBuddy also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 69%) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 502). PXPlay's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwitchBuddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PXPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SwitchBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.6K and 502 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of SwitchBuddy's written reviews are positive against 69% of PXPlay's.

SwitchBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, PXPlay monthly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwitchBuddy | PXPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbuddy-switch-app/id1563251210/reviews)** | [4.2 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxplay-remote-play/id1638586503/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 502 |
| Positive reviews | **80.1% of reviews** | 68.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filip Nemecek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291909818) | [Florian Grill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638586505) |

## 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


### PXPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pxplay-remote-play/id1638586503)

Stream your console games to your mobile devices with high-quality visuals and low latency. Enjoy full controller support and advanced features like 4K upscaling, even over mobile data. Play your favorite titles anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Low-latency streaming, 4K / 2K upscaling, Spatial Audio, Custom bitrate and frame pacing, Button mapping and gesture emulation, Multiple console registration, Third-party controller support

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock new features | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth streaming performance
- 👍 Customizable controls and settings
- 🔒 Secure remote access
- 🎮 Excellent alternative to official remote play app
- 💡 Innovative features not found in official app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and disconnects
- 🔋 Potential performance issues on mobile data
- ⚠️ Requires manual IP address configuration
- 💰 Premium features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to sign in with certain account types
- Freezing and crashing on some devices
- Inconsistent performance across platforms

**Requested features**

- Native Vision Pro app
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Improved support for older PlayStation models
- Expanded controller compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwitchBuddy free?

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

### Is PXPlay free?

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

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

SwitchBuddy is rated higher. SwitchBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while PXPlay averages 4.2 from 502 ratings.

### Do SwitchBuddy or PXPlay have ads?

Neither SwitchBuddy nor PXPlay shows ads.

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

SwitchBuddy ships an update every 3 weeks, and PXPlay monthly. Most recently, SwitchBuddy was updated on October 27, 2026 and PXPlay on October 27, 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.*