Compare: Nintendo Store vs Nintendo Switch App

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Metric	Nintendo Store	Nintendo Switch App
User count	2,092,377	29,593,353
Average rating	4.19	3.85
Rating count	2,355	76,832
Last updated	2026-05-12	2026-06-05
Size	23.03 MB	38.58 MB
Version	3.2.0	3.4.0

Short description	Browse Nintendo Switch systems, games, accessories, and merch. Get game news, wishlist sale alerts, check-in rewards, and view play activity.	Elevate your Nintendo Switch gameplay with the Nintendo Switch App for friend features, game stats, screenshots, and more.
Full summary	Nintendo Store lets you browse and shop Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2 systems, accessories, physical and digital games, and official merchandise. Stay current with game news and events, receive push notifications when items on your Wish List go on sale, and jump directly to My Nintendo™ Store to complete purchases. You can also check in at official stores and events to earn rewards. Sign in with your Nintendo Account to review Switch play activity (and pre-February 2020 3DS™/Wii U™ activity if you link your NNID). Note: some content requires age 17+, Android 10.0+ and persistent internet. The app may include ads and uses third-party partners for analytics and marketing with your consent — see Nintendo’s privacy policy for details.	The Nintendo Switch App enhances your gaming journey on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 systems by connecting you with friends and game-specific services. Seamlessly check friends' online status, add friends via codes or QR codes, and receive notifications when they come online. Effortlessly view, save, and share screenshots and videos uploaded from your system's Album. This app provides tailored services for popular games such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom, Splatoon 3 and 2, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Enjoy voice guidance, battle stats, stage schedules, event notifications, message sending, and more, all to enrich your online gaming experience. A Nintendo Account, Nintendo Switch Online membership, and compatible devices are required.