# Steam Mobile vs Nintendo Switch App

The clearest difference is rating: Nintendo Switch App at 3.1 against Steam Mobile's 2.6. Nintendo Switch App also leads on review sentiment (35% vs 24%). Steam Mobile's advantage is chart position (#37 vs #122). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

Nintendo Switch App holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 13K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Steam Mobile's written reviews are positive against 35% of Nintendo Switch App's.

Steam Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, Nintendo Switch App every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Steam Mobile | Nintendo Switch App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-mobile/id495369748/reviews) | **[3.1 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-switch-app/id1234806557/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **13K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.7% of reviews | **34.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#37** | #122 |
| Size | 50 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Valve](https://appshunter.io/developer/495369751) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### Steam Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steam-mobile/id495369748)

**Currently charting:** #37 Top Free · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access your PC game library, shop for new titles, and manage downloads remotely. Enhance account security with two-factor authentication and confirm trades and market transactions on the go. Stay updated with personalized news and community content.

**Highlights:** Browse and shop PC games, Manage game downloads remotely, Two-factor account authentication, Confirm trades and market transactions, Personalized news feed, Access Steam Community features

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 🔒 Effective security features
- 👍 Useful for browsing and purchasing
- 👍 Improved UI in recent update

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🔍 Difficult navigation and cluttered UI
- 🔍 Missing key features like chat
- 🔍 Inconsistent performance across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and login issues
- Unresponsive buttons and UI elements
- Inconsistent behavior when changing passwords
- Inability to create new accounts

**Requested features**

- Integrate chat functionality
- Optimize for tablet/landscape use
- Add ability to manage library and downloads
- Improve search and browsing experience


### Nintendo Switch App

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

**Currently charting:** #122 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 Steam Mobile free?

Steam Mobile 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, Steam Mobile or Nintendo Switch App?

Nintendo Switch App is rated higher. Steam Mobile averages 2.6 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Nintendo Switch App averages 3.1 from 13K ratings.

### Do Steam Mobile or Nintendo Switch App have ads?

Neither Steam Mobile nor Nintendo Switch App shows ads.

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

Steam Mobile ships an update every 6 weeks, and Nintendo Switch App every 2 months. Most recently, Steam Mobile was updated on October 19, 2026 and Nintendo Switch App on October 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Steam Mobile or Nintendo Switch App?

Steam Mobile currently peaks at #37 in the App Store charts, and Nintendo Switch App at #122. 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.*