# G2A vs Nintendo Store

The clearest difference is rating: G2A at 4.6 against Nintendo Store's 3.6. G2A also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 157) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Nintendo Store's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 26%) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). 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.

G2A holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: G2A has 13K ratings behind it against 157, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 26% of G2A's written reviews are positive against 43% of Nintendo Store's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

G2A ships an update every 3 weeks, Nintendo Store every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | G2A | Nintendo Store |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g2a/id895515193/reviews)** | [3.6 (157 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-store/id1495746988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 157 |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | **42.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#100** |
| Size | 82 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [G2A.COM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1105384536) | [Nintendo Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1062496488) |

## What reviewers say

### G2A

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/g2a/id895515193)

Access a vast marketplace for entertainment deals on games and software. Discover thousands of discounts, flash sales, and long-term offers with secure transactions and convenient features. Never miss a great deal with instant notifications and a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Thousands of offers, Low prices and discounts, Cutting-edge security, Numerous payment methods, Convenient interface, Useful notifications, Robust search and filters, Wishlist functionality

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great savings on games
- 💡 Convenient app for purchasing games
- 🚀 Fast and easy transactions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable keys/codes not working
- 🔒 Accounts getting blocked or banned
- ⚠️ Sellers scamming buyers
- 🕰️ Poor customer support and refund process

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during use
- Login issues and account problems
- Inconsistent pricing and discount display

**Requested features**

- Add more payment options
- Implement better seller verification
- Improve in-app purchasing experience
- Provide region-specific game/content filters


### Nintendo Store

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nintendo-store/id1495746988)

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · Shopping (US App Store)

Browse Nintendo systems, games, accessories, and merchandise. Stay updated on the latest game news, receive sale notifications, and review your play activity. Check in at events for rewards.

**Highlights:** Shop Nintendo systems and accessories, Browse physical and digital games, Discover Nintendo merchandise, Get latest game news and updates, Receive sale notifications, Review play activity, Check in at Nintendo events

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Activity log tracks playtime
- 👍 Well-organized store
- 👍 Nice way to browse the online store

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Just launches the browser version of the App Store
- 🚫 No options for filtering when searching
- 🚫 Slow load times and unoptimized interface
- 🚫 Purchasing issues, links to website instead of in-app
- 🚫 Not integrated with other Nintendo apps

**Reported bugs**

- Causing phone crashes when viewing certain character info
- Cache issues when purchasing items

**Requested features**

- Integrate with Nintendo Switch app
- Allow in-app purchases and downloads
- Add filtering and sorting options
- Improve load times and optimize interface
- Keep 3DS and Wii U play data up-to-date


## Frequently asked questions

### Is G2A free?

G2A is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Nintendo Store free?

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

### Which has better reviews, G2A or Nintendo Store?

G2A is rated higher. G2A averages 4.6 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Nintendo Store averages 3.6 from 157 ratings.

### Do G2A or Nintendo Store have ads?

Both G2A and Nintendo Store show ads.

### Which is updated more often, G2A or Nintendo Store?

G2A ships an update every 3 weeks, and Nintendo Store every 2 months. Most recently, G2A was updated on September 24, 2026 and Nintendo Store on September 25, 2026.

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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.*