# SwitchBuddy: Switch App

> eShop Deals, Transfer, Widgets

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1563251210](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1563251210)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1563251210`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Filip Nemecek
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (1,618 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-11
- **First published:** 2021-04-29
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/switchbuddy-switch-app/id1563251210)
- **Website:** [https://impresskit.net/5d2ed962-7c0a-4c38-87b6-21b8da3026bf](https://impresskit.net/5d2ed962-7c0a-4c38-87b6-21b8da3026bf)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://nemecek.be/pages/switchbuddy-privacy-policy](https://nemecek.be/pages/switchbuddy-privacy-policy)

## Description

**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.

## Rankings

- #43,843 — Overall
- #10 — switch

## Review summary

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.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1563251210)