Comparison

Nintendo Today! vs Retroarchive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nintendo Today!

Receive daily Nintendo news, game information, videos, and comics tailored to your interests. Track upcoming releases and events with an animated calendar and customizable widgets.

Highlights
  • Daily Nintendo updates
  • Animated character calendar
  • Event and game release schedule
  • Customizable home screen widgets
  • Nintendo Switch 2 news
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Nintendo Today! is an app that brings you daily updates from Nintendo based on what you like. ◆ Animated Calendar Keep track of the date with an animated calendar featuring your choice of characters. ◆ Daily Updates Get updates on all things Nintendo—including Nintendo Switch 2 news, game info, videos, comics, and more—every day. ◆ Event Schedule Keep up with Nintendo related events, including game releases. Link with the Calendar app to display your own events as well. ◆ Customize Your Home Screen Add a calendar widget featuring art from your favorite Nintendo game series. [Terms of Use] Nintendo Account and persistent internet connection required. Data charges may apply. Requires iOS 16.0 or later. © Nintendo

About

Retroarchive

Features
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Easily organize your owned games and wishlist, track collector details and see the true value of your library, all in one beautifully designed app. Built for collectors who appreciate a clean, retro-inspired interface, Retroarchive helps you keep your collection tidy and easy to browse, whether you’re into cartridge classics, disc gems or the latest digital releases. Key Features: • Track both owned games and your wishlist • Organize titles by console—including custom platforms • Instantly browse, search, and update your collection • Store details like condition, region, purchase price, box/manual status, and notes • Check prices with quick links to eBay and CeX • Import/export with CSV, and sync via iCloud • Home Screen widgets put your most-wanted games front and center Retroarchive is your essential companion for game collecting—simple, stylish, and built for enthusiasts.

Screenshots

Nintendo Today!4 screens
Retroarchive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nintendo Today! at none against Retroarchive's 1. Nintendo Today! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Retroarchive sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nintendo Today! asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nintendo Today! ships an update every 2 weeks, Retroarchive every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nintendo Today! versus Retroarchive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNintendo Today!Retroarchive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews61.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size209 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNintendo Co., Ltd.Jennifer Moss

Bugs and requests

Nintendo Today!

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Unable to dismiss certain pop-ups in settings
  • Calendar widget doesn't display real-world holidays

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add ability to add personal events to calendar
  • Include more Nintendo game themes for calendar
  • Implement widescreen video player mode
  • Add background music or jingles to the app

Retroarchive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Nintendo Today!

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Retroarchive

One-time1
  • Retro archive pro$0.99

Questions

Is Nintendo Today! free?
Nintendo Today! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Retroarchive free?
Retroarchive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nintendo Today! or Retroarchive have ads?
Neither Nintendo Today! nor Retroarchive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nintendo Today! or Retroarchive?
Nintendo Today! ships an update every 2 weeks, and Retroarchive every 4 weeks. Most recently, Nintendo Today! was updated on November 13, 2026 and Retroarchive on November 13, 2026.

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