SwitchBuddy: Switch App

Name: SwitchBuddy: Switch App
Rating: 4.8 (1618 reviews)
Author: Filip Nemecek

By: Filip Nemecek App

eShop Deals, Transfer, Widgets

Overview

Version:

5.5.1

Last updated: 2026-09-11

Features & Capabilities

SwitchBuddy is an unofficial companion app for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Track eShop prices and price history, create a wishlist with sale notifications, discover upcoming games, and browse screenshots, trailers, news, and reviews. No account or ads required.

Transfer screenshots and videos from Switch 1 using QR codes, organize them in a game-based gallery, and export to Photos or iCloud Drive. Customize your Home Screen and Lock Screen with release countdowns, calendars, transfer shortcuts, themes, and alternative icons. An optional SwitchBuddy+ subscription unlocks additional features and removes the favorite-game limit.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Entertainment Shopping News & Magazines Games

By:

Filip Nemecek

Rating:

4.80

(1,618) 6 new ratings

Version:

5.5.1 Last updated: 2026-09-11

Version code:

891221712

Creation date:

2021-04-29

Compatible devices:

Size:

52.27MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-09-20

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 43,828 ▲ 9

Other rankings

#10 in switch keyword 24

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Filip Nemecek

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/switchbuddy-switch-app/id1563251210

Website:

https://impresskit.net/5d2ed962-7c0a-4c38-87b6-21b8da3026bf

User Reviews

Most users praise SwitchBuddy for ease of use, deal-tracking, wishlist notifications, and fast media transfer. However, recurring complaints center on transfer unreliability, monetization prompts, and stability issues that can hamper use. Overall, it's valued for deals and news, but payer friction and bugs detract from the experience.

Pros

Easy to use and reliably works as expected with a straightforward interface.
Strong deal/wishlist features with notifications for sales and events.
Rich news and game tracking hub with Nintendo Direct updates.
Efficient photo/video transfer with batch support.

Cons

Unreliable transfer feature with media getting stuck and options to delete transferred items limited or missing.
Intrusive monetization: frequent pop-ups to pay and mandatory subscriptions for the best features.
Bugs and performance issues including general instability and occasional slowdowns on some devices.

Recent reviews

Love this app. It’s so easy to transfer photos and videos from my switch to my phone. I also like that the upload date is the date of the photo in my photos, so I don’t have to have switch screenshots randomly spread throughout my photos on my phone. I can have batches of screenshots on the date I upload them. Sometimes the app is a little glitchy, but honestly that’s so far and few between that it’s well worth the download. Also, thanks to the developers for not bombarding the app with ads!

by mi*****, 2026-09-13

This app makes up for what the Nintendo eShop lacks. You can check out reviews, look at the price history, and see the average gameplay time. This app is worth the money and using the info available on SwitchBuddy makes me more confident I won’t regret a switch game purchase after the fact.