# SwitchBuddy vs Amiibo Collectors Guide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SwitchBuddy at 81% against Amiibo Collectors Guide's 0%. SwitchBuddy also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). Amiibo Collectors Guide's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SwitchBuddy sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Amiibo Collectors Guide sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SwitchBuddy holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SwitchBuddy has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of SwitchBuddy's written reviews are positive against 0% of Amiibo Collectors Guide's.

## The numbers

| Metric | SwitchBuddy | Amiibo Collectors Guide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/switchbuddy-switch-app/id1563251210/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiibo-collectors-guide/id6593680487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 52 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +9 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Filip Nemecek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291909818) | [Ron Bublil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1745576523) |

## 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


### Amiibo Collectors Guide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiibo-collectors-guide/id6593680487)

Discover, track, and organize your amiibo collection with a comprehensive database, smart management tools, and real-time updates. Connect with other collectors, share your progress, and get exclusive insights to enhance your collecting experience.

**Highlights:** Extensive amiibo database with detailed info, Smart collection management and organization, Wishlist and inventory tracking, Real-time updates and release notifications, Intuitive user interface, Community features for sharing and comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SwitchBuddy free?

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

### Is Amiibo Collectors Guide free?

Amiibo Collectors Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SwitchBuddy or Amiibo Collectors Guide?

SwitchBuddy is rated higher. SwitchBuddy averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Amiibo Collectors Guide averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do SwitchBuddy or Amiibo Collectors Guide have ads?

Neither SwitchBuddy nor Amiibo Collectors Guide shows ads.

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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.*