PlayStation App vs Nintendo Switch App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlayStation App
Stay connected with your gaming network and favorite titles on the go. Chat with friends, discover new games and deals, and manage your console remotely. Download games and add-ons, and check console storage from anywhere.
- Connect with friends online
- Voice chat and messaging
- Discover games and deals
- Remote console management
- Download games and add-ons
- View profiles and trophies
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Connect. Discover. Control. Stay connected to your gaming friends and the games you love to play, wherever you go with PlayStation App. See who's online, voice chat and send messages, and discover deals on PS Store. Connect with friends • See who's online and what games they're playing. • Voice chat and send messages to your PSN friends, hang out online, and plan your next multiplayer session. • View other players' profiles and trophy collections. Discover new games and the latest news • Shop for new releases, pre-order games, and check out the latest deals and discounts on PlayStation Store. • Get your daily fix of gaming news from the world of PlayStation. • Stay up to date with notifications and invitations on your phone lock screen. Control your console wherever you are • Download games and add-ons to your console, so they're ready when you are. • Manage your PS5 console storage if you run out of space while downloading. • Get ready to play with quick sign-in and remote game launch on your PS5 console. Account for PlayStation Network required to use this app. PlayStation terms of service are viewable at https://www.playstation.com/legal/psn-terms-of-service/. Some features require PS5 or PS4 console. Content available on PS App may vary by country/region. Some titles shown above may not be available in your country/region. “PlayStation”, “PlayStation Family Mark”, “PS5”, and “PS4” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
Nintendo Switch App
Enhance your Nintendo Switch online gaming with this companion app. Check friends' online status, add them easily, and access game-specific services. View and share screenshots and videos directly from your system.
- Check friends' online status
- Add friends via QR code or friend code
- View and share screenshots/videos
- Access game-specific services
- Receive notifications for friend online status
- Game-specific features for Zelda, Splatoon, Animal Crossing, Smash Bros.
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The Nintendo Switch App smartphone app enhances your online gameplay experience on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. With this app, you can use friend features and game-specific services for compatible games even when you're not playing! You can also view and share screenshots and videos uploaded from your system. ◆ Check friends' online status You can check whether your friends are online and see what games they're playing. You can also choose to receive a notification in the app when a friend comes online. ◆ Use your smartphone to add friends You can add friends via their friend code or a QR code even when you're not using your system. ◆ View your screenshots and videos You can upload screenshots and videos saved in your Nintendo Switch 2 system's Album to the app, then view, save, and share them. ◆ Access game-specific services You can use these services to view helpful information related to the supported software! You will also have access to a variety of features that will help take your online gameplay experience to the next level. Currently, game-specific services are available for these games: ・ The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition and The Legend of Zelda™: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition ・ Get voice guidance to help you reach locations you haven't visited yet ・ Share schematics and items via QR codes ...And more! ・ Splatoon™ 3 ・ View the online status of friends playing the game ・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats ・ View upcoming stage schedules ...And more! ・ Animal Crossing™: New Horizons ・ Send custom designs created in Animal Crossing games on the Nintendo 3DS™ system to the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game ・ Use your smartphone to send messages that appear in-game ・ Check the online status of users set as Best Friends ...And more! ・ Super Smash Bros.™ Ultimate ・ View posted images and videos ・ Queue downloads of user-created stages to play them in your game ・ Get notifications about upcoming events ...And more! ・ Splatoon™ 2 ・ Check leaderboards and map schedules ・ View your battle and Salmon Run stats ...And more! Important Information: ● Nintendo Account age 13+ required to access some online features, including voice chat. ● Active Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) required to use certain features. ● Nintendo Switch 2 / Nintendo Switch system and compatible software required to use app features. ● Compatible smartphone required. ● Persistent internet connection required. ● Data charges may apply. ● May include advertising. For more information about GameChat, visit support.nintendo.com ◆ Nintendo Switch Online is not available in all countries. Terms apply. Visit nintendo.com/purchase-terms for more information.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PlayStation App at 4.2 against Nintendo Switch App's 3.1. PlayStation App also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (92K vs 13K). Nintendo Switch App's advantage is review sentiment (35% vs 25%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PlayStation App holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlayStation App has 92K ratings behind it against 13K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of PlayStation App's written reviews are positive against 35% of Nintendo Switch App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
PlayStation App ships an update every 3 weeks, Nintendo Switch App every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | PlayStation App | Nintendo Switch App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (92K ratings) — better | 3.1 (13K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | 34.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 92K — better | 13K |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #36 — better | #121 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 118 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PlayStation Mobile Inc. | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
PlayStation App
Nintendo Switch App
User reviews
PlayStation App
From 92K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Seamless experience
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed
- 👍 Easy access to profile, friends, and game library
- 👍 Ability to view notifications, send messages, and control console remotely
- 🛒 Convenient in-app purchases synced to console
Room to improve
- 🤔 Cluttered navigation when switching between sections
- 🐛 Occasional lags when syncing with console
- 🔔 Inconsistent and slow notification system
Nintendo Switch App
From 13K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Useful for Splatoon 2
- 👍 Convenient for ACNH
- 🚀 Information-rich for Splatoon 3
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes on login
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 👎 Limited game support
- 👎 Confusing voice chat implementation
- 👎 Lacks basic features like messaging
Bugs and requests
PlayStation App
Reported bugs
6 issues- Closing storage section on console has unresponsive button
- Inconsistent game download tracking and management
- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Unreliable party chat and audio quality
- Authentication issues and login problems
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- Notifications not working as expected
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to delete purchased games from account
- Option to fully delete games from platforms/consoles
- Improved customer support and responsiveness
- Capture gallery integration to access and share screenshots/videos
- Wishlist feature for the store
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- Ability to sort trophies by rarity/date earned
- Option to follow other players
- Landscape mode support for iPad
Nintendo Switch App
Reported bugs
3 issues- Login issues
- Infinite loading screens
- Disconnects during voice chat
Requested features
5 requests- Add messaging/invite system
- Integrate with more games
- Allow access to eShop and game libraries
- Improve voice chat quality and functionality
- Add support for landscape mode on iPad
In-app purchases
PlayStation App
No in-app purchases
Nintendo Switch App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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