Reviews of Switch Transfer Tool

By: Kyle Ramey App

List of user reviews and ratings for Switch Transfer Tool

Total ratings

4.23 (Rating count: 351)

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Review summary

Switch Transfer Tool is praised for its fast and simple transfer of Nintendo Switch screenshots and clips without ads. Many users find it much quicker and easier than Nintendo's native options. However, common issues include connectivity problems, especially with QR code scanning requiring app restarts for consecutive transfers. Manual connection is a less smooth alternative, and some users experience inconsistent functionality or bugs on certain devices. Despite these drawbacks, the app is highly recommended for its speed and ease of use when it functions properly.

Pros

Very fast transfer speed, significantly faster than normal methods.
Simple and easy to use with a good user interface and helpful tutorials.
Effectively bypasses the complicated Nintendo sharing process, making transfer smoother.
No advertisements, providing an uninterrupted user experience.
Works perfectly on many devices, allowing quick transfer of screenshots and clips easily.

Cons

Frequent connectivity issues, requiring users to close and reopen the app for multiple transfers.
QR code scanning can be problematic, sometimes unable to complete connection or requiring manual connection.
Manual connection mode is a hassle for some users due to password entry and unstable connections.
Some devices or Android versions experience bugs preventing successful transfers.
Issues with the app not working consistently, leading to frustration even though it works well when functional.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.80

All time rating average: 4.23

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5% (1)

Date	Author	Comment
2024-11-24	Gü*****	There's a problem with the app where I have to close and open it again to do another transfer but the unbelievable speed of the app balances the pros and cons out so 5 stars
There's a problem with the app where I have to close and open it again to do another transfer but the unbelievable speed of the app balances the pros and cons out so 5 stars
2024-10-13	Be*****	Works 10x faster than normal! I only had to scan the first QR Code, it didn't disconnect me from my Wi-Fi like it would normally, and adds the photos to an album instead of my downloads!
Works 10x faster than normal! I only had to scan the first QR Code, it didn't disconnect me from my Wi-Fi like it would normally, and adds the photos to an album instead of my downloads!
2024-07-12	Fa*****	Doesn't work, even if I follow manual instructions. Uninstalled, re-installed, clear cache and complete data. Manually connected Wi-Fi, doesn't work. If it's due to a "known" Android bug, it's not Androids' fault, it's the fault of the app. If the bug is known for as long as it has been, fix it. Should've had plenty of time to fix the "known" bug.
Doesn't work, even if I follow manual instructions. Uninstalled, re-installed, clear cache and complete data. Manually connected Wi-Fi, doesn't work. If it's due to a "known" Android bug, it's not Androids' fault, it's the fault of the app. If the bug is known for as long as it has been, fix it. Should've had plenty of time to fix the "known" bug.
2024-06-18	Ny*****	Seems simple enough (if it works). I was looking forward to using this since now Nintendo removed Twitter sharing and the QR situation is such a complicated process, so this seemed to help streamline that a bit. Unfortunately for my phone, that doesn't seem to be the case. In both qr scanning and manual mode, I cannot get it to work. I can scan the first code to connect, but the app says there's a connection issue. Manually connecting to my Switch wifi doesn't progress the manual mode. Oh well.
Seems simple enough (if it works). I was looking forward to using this since now Nintendo removed Twitter sharing and the QR situation is such a complicated process, so this seemed to help streamline that a bit. Unfortunately for my phone, that doesn't seem to be the case. In both qr scanning and manual mode, I cannot get it to work. I can scan the first code to connect, but the app says there's a connection issue. Manually connecting to my Switch wifi doesn't progress the manual mode. Oh well.
2024-05-12	Re*****	My Pixel 8 phone seems to be bugged and won't transfer photos from the Switch. I found this app from searching online and it works perfectly! Thank you
My Pixel 8 phone seems to be bugged and won't transfer photos from the Switch. I found this app from searching online and it works perfectly! Thank you
2024-03-06	Na*****	Works Great, try this one! The only problem I've encountered is having to close and reopen the app to share another photo or batch. Thank you, K.R., your work is appreciated! P.S. Make sure your wifi is enabled on your device before scanning the QR code
Works Great, try this one! The only problem I've encountered is having to close and reopen the app to share another photo or batch. Thank you, K.R., your work is appreciated! P.S. Make sure your wifi is enabled on your device before scanning the QR code
2023-09-02	G1*****	I am sick and tired of the patchy functionality of this app. When it works, this app is amazing and greatly speeds up the process of file transfers. The problem is it rarely works. After the last update, attempting to use the QR code scan feature on my Android phone is flat-out unworkable. It just does not work, no matter what you do. This is extremely frustrating as connecting to the wifi manually is a chore and doesn't always work, and then sometimes the app has an error anyway. Unacceptable.
I am sick and tired of the patchy functionality of this app. When it works, this app is amazing and greatly speeds up the process of file transfers. The problem is it rarely works. After the last update, attempting to use the QR code scan feature on my Android phone is flat-out unworkable. It just does not work, no matter what you do. This is extremely frustrating as connecting to the wifi manually is a chore and doesn't always work, and then sometimes the app has an error anyway. Unacceptable.
2023-08-12	Cu*****	This is the best transfer tool I've used! Very simple and easy and no ads whatsoever! I also like how it tells you what's the problem if you aren't able to connect to your switch. I recommend this to everyone looking for a faster way to transfer switch clips. Tip for Android users: If you want to transfer 2+ clips, after transferring one, close the app and reopen it as soon as you see the "Video downloaded" screen. Also, Turn off auto connect on the wifi you regularly use so it connects faster!
This is the best transfer tool I've used! Very simple and easy and no ads whatsoever! I also like how it tells you what's the problem if you aren't able to connect to your switch. I recommend this to everyone looking for a faster way to transfer switch clips. Tip for Android users: If you want to transfer 2+ clips, after transferring one, close the app and reopen it as soon as you see the "Video downloaded" screen. Also, Turn off auto connect on the wifi you regularly use so it connects faster!
2023-06-02	Lu*****	Fast but always has connectivity issues. I'll send and it's perfectly fine and then the next one will just tell me there's a connection issue and to close the app. Most of the time it does the same thing even after opening it again
Fast but always has connectivity issues. I'll send and it's perfectly fine and then the next one will just tell me there's a connection issue and to close the app. Most of the time it does the same thing even after opening it again
2023-03-26	Ra*****	Incredibly useful app that has helped me transfer my clips and screenshots off my switch really quickly and easily, sending it to twitter/doing the wifi method manually is a pain so I'm really glad this exists!
Incredibly useful app that has helped me transfer my clips and screenshots off my switch really quickly and easily, sending it to twitter/doing the wifi method manually is a pain so I'm really glad this exists!