Comparison

Instant NX vs Tipnook

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

Head to head
About

Instant NX

Features
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β—† Key Features β—† - Just scan the QR code! Instantly connects with Nintendo Switch’s β€œSend to Smartphone” feature β€” saving starts the moment you scan. - Supports both photos and videos! Transfer up to 10 images or 1 video at once. Perfect for both screenshot fans and movie lovers. - Automatic saving Media is saved directly to your photo library. Check it in your camera roll and share it on SNS with ease! - Smooth sharing to social media Post directly to Instagram, Threads, X (formerly Twitter), or any other platform you like. β—† How to Use β—† 1. On your Nintendo Switch, select β€œSend to Smartphone.” 2. Open the app and scan the QR code. 3. Your device connects via Wi-Fi and saves the photos/videos automatically! β—† Notes β—† 1. A Nintendo Switch console is required. 2. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo Co., Ltd. 3. Due to potential software updates on the Switch, functionality may change unexpectedly. Always use the latest version of the app. Capture and save your favorite Switch moments *instantly*. No ads. Completely free. Enjoy a smooth and simple transfer experience today.

About

Tipnook

Features
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An easy end to a shared meal. Tipnook helps you calculate a tip and see what each person owes. Enter the bill, set the tip, and choose the number of people. SET THE TIP Turn the dial from 0–30%, or tap 15%, 18%, 20%, or 25%. You can also set the tip to zero. SPLIT THE EXACT TOTAL Split between 1–20 people. When the total does not divide evenly, Tipnook shows two payment amounts that differ by one smallest currency unit. Everyone's share adds up to the exact total. SHARE A CLEAR BREAKDOWN Copy the bill as text or an image to paste into a chat, or save the image to Photos. The breakdown includes the currency, bill amount, tip, total, and each person's share. CHOOSE YOUR CURRENCY Use 15 currencies, including USD, CAD, MXN, BRL, EUR, GBP, ZAR, CNY, HKD, TWD, JPY, KRW, SGD, AUD, and NZD. Currency selection is independent of the app language. There is no exchange-rate conversion. READY WHEN YOU RETURN Your last confirmed bill and preferences stay on your iPhone. Choose light mode, dark mode, or follow the system. VoiceOver supports adjusting the tip dial. Works offline. No account, advertising, tracking, subscription, or in-app purchases. Available in English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. For iPhone with iOS 18 or later.

Screenshots

Instant NX4 screens
Tipnook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tipnook at none against Instant NX's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instant NX ships an update every 2 weeks, Tipnook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Instant NX versus Tipnook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstant NXTipnook
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size8 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNEVER KNOWS BEST凯 邒

In-app purchases

None

Instant NX

No in-app purchases

None

Tipnook

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instant NX free?
Instant NX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tipnook free?
Tipnook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Instant NX or Tipnook have ads?
Instant NX shows ads; Tipnook does not.
Which is updated more often, Instant NX or Tipnook?
Instant NX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Tipnook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Instant NX was updated on November 5, 2026 and Tipnook on October 31, 2026.

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