# PlayStation App vs Nintendo Switch App

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayStation App | Nintendo Switch App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (92K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstation-app/id410896080/reviews)** | [3.1 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-switch-app/id1234806557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **92K** | 13K |
| Positive reviews | 25.3% of reviews | **34.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | #121 |
| Size | 118 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PlayStation Mobile Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/912472174) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayStation App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playstation-app/id410896080)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Connect with friends online, Voice chat and messaging, Discover games and deals, Remote console management, Download games and add-ons, View profiles and trophies

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Cluttered navigation when switching between sections
- 🐛 Occasional lags when syncing with console
- 🔔 Inconsistent and slow notification system

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Nintendo Switch App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-switch-app/id1234806557)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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.

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Useful for Splatoon 2
- 👍 Convenient for ACNH
- 🚀 Information-rich for Splatoon 3

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on login
- 🔋 Drains phone battery
- 👎 Limited game support
- 👎 Confusing voice chat implementation
- 👎 Lacks basic features like messaging

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Infinite loading screens
- Disconnects during voice chat

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayStation App free?

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

### Is Nintendo Switch App free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayStation App or Nintendo Switch App?

PlayStation App is rated higher. PlayStation App averages 4.2 out of 5 from 92K ratings, while Nintendo Switch App averages 3.1 from 13K ratings.

### Do PlayStation App or Nintendo Switch App have ads?

Neither PlayStation App nor Nintendo Switch App shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayStation App or Nintendo Switch App?

PlayStation App ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nintendo Switch App every 2 months. Most recently, PlayStation App was updated on October 27, 2026 and Nintendo Switch App on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PlayStation App or Nintendo Switch App?

PlayStation App currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Nintendo Switch App at #121. 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.*