# GameStop vs Nintendo Store

The clearest difference is rating: GameStop at 4.8 against Nintendo Store's 3.6. GameStop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). Nintendo Store's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 18%). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

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

GameStop holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GameStop has 154K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of GameStop's written reviews are positive against 43% of Nintendo Store's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GameStop ships an update every 5 days, Nintendo Store every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GameStop | Nintendo Store |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (154K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamestop/id406033647/reviews)** | [3.6 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-store/id1495746988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **154K** | 157 |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **42.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #134 | **#117** |
| Size | 98 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [GameStop](https://appshunter.io/developer/392088928) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### GameStop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gamestop/id406033647)

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Shop for video games, consoles, and collectibles with a redesigned experience. Discover new products, manage your GameStop Pro membership for exclusive rewards and discounts, and order online with flexible delivery options. Trade in your old games and electronics for cash or credit.

**Highlights:** Search and shop for gaming products, GameStop Pro membership for rewards and discounts, Order online with flexible delivery, Track orders and view purchase history, Trade-in games and electronics for cash or credit

**Features:** Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast shipping
- 👍 Convenient app features
- 💡 Grading and selling OCG cards
- 🚀 Continuous app improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate inventory information
- 🐛 Buggy checkout process
- 🐛 Unreliable app functionality
- 👎 Poor customer service
- 🐛 Inability to manage orders/preorders

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect product information
- Inability to update payment info
- Order cancellation issues
- Preorder tracking not working
- Inconsistent app behavior across devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to save items for later
- Option to share product links externally
- Favorite/Wishlist feature for products
- Notify when out-of-stock items are back in stock
- Streamlined cart and order management


### Nintendo Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-store/id1495746988)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Browse Nintendo systems, games, accessories, and merchandise. Stay updated on the latest game news, receive sale notifications, and review your play activity. Check in at events for rewards.

**Highlights:** Shop Nintendo systems and accessories, Browse physical and digital games, Discover Nintendo merchandise, Get latest game news and updates, Receive sale notifications, Review play activity, Check in at Nintendo events

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Activity log tracks playtime
- 👍 Well-organized store
- 👍 Nice way to browse the online store

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Just launches the browser version of the App Store
- 🚫 No options for filtering when searching
- 🚫 Slow load times and unoptimized interface
- 🚫 Purchasing issues, links to website instead of in-app
- 🚫 Not integrated with other Nintendo apps

**Reported bugs**

- Causing phone crashes when viewing certain character info
- Cache issues when purchasing items

**Requested features**

- Integrate with Nintendo Switch app
- Allow in-app purchases and downloads
- Add filtering and sorting options
- Improve load times and optimize interface
- Keep 3DS and Wii U play data up-to-date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GameStop free?

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

### Is Nintendo Store free?

Nintendo Store is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GameStop or Nintendo Store?

GameStop is rated higher. GameStop averages 4.8 out of 5 from 154K ratings, while Nintendo Store averages 3.6 from 157 ratings.

### Do GameStop or Nintendo Store have ads?

Nintendo Store shows ads; GameStop does not.

### Which is updated more often, GameStop or Nintendo Store?

GameStop ships an update every 5 days, and Nintendo Store every 2 months. Most recently, GameStop was updated on September 26, 2026 and Nintendo Store on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, GameStop or Nintendo Store?

GameStop currently peaks at #134 in the App Store charts, and Nintendo Store at #117. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*