The popular SwitchBuddy mobile app, which primarily acts as a way to transfer Switch screenshots from your console to your mobile device in a way that doesn't make you want to pull out your hair, is getting a substantial update.
Available for the App Store on January 26th, 2023 and currently in development for Android, Version 3 of SwitchBuddy will add several new features beyond screenshot transfers to make it the go-to mobile app for your Switch needs.
Primarily, a games database will be added to allow you to keep track of upcoming Switch titles. Games will be grouped by months to make navigation easy and will contain vital game information along with key art, screenshots, and more. You'll also be able to add countdown timer widgets for any game that you mark as a favourite; so if you're itching to check how long is left until The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launches, you can simply add the widget to your homescreen and obsess over it in comfort on a daily basis - ahh, bliss.
The app remains free to download, but with Version 3, an optional 'SwitchBuddy+' subscription tier has also been added and will be priced at $18 a year. This will unlock bonus in-app themes, alternate icons, and will allow you to favourite as many games as you like (the limit on the free version is five games).
For more information on the screenshot transfer feature, be sure to check out our original coverage on the app in the article below:
Have you tried out the SwitchBuddy app yet? Let us know your thoughts on the experience and this upcoming update in the comments below.
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Needs iOS 13 or above, and my iPod only goes up to 12.5.6, ah well
A subscription service that's even poorer value for money than NSO?
@Bunkerneath : Greetings, fellow dinosaur. Mine is on
12.3.1.
I got excited at first thinking Nintendo had finally brought their Japanese app over to the West that lets users view their cumulative play history. It's kind of like the 3DS Activity Log, but it tracks play time for all systems tied to your Nintendo account (Wii U, 3DS, Switch). As someone with OCD, it's incredibly satisfying to me to keep track of stuff like that.
This is still...sorta kinda neat, I guess. Might be worth installing the app. I also like to make lists of upcoming games and their release schedules, so this could be a more efficient version of that. The paid subscription thing is weird, though. Like, this isn't an official Nintendo application, right? So I smell a lawsuit incoming if they're planning to profit off their branding.
Hello, the iOS developer here 👋
Happy to answer any questions
Please note the subscription is TRULY OPTIONAL with minimal limits on using the app. I need something to give fans the option to support the development and server costs.
@Bunkerneath I am sorry to hear. I would love to support more devices but going below iOS 13 would be tons of more work and some features wouldn't even be available.
@Sisilly_G My mobile is also a Nokia 3330 (shame its not an original I sold that but one of those "new" ones that came out a few years ago and got it for £20 from a charity shop)
Dont trust Smart Phones, they are always listening
While Collectorz is more expensive, I rather stick to that due to supporting all consoles.
Seems like it could be useful. Will download soon.
Love this app and this is great news.
@Bunkerneath : Indeed they are. Virtually every phone I have ever owned has been a hand-me-down though. I likely wouldn't even have an iPhone now had it been given to me. I was quite content with my ancient Nokia.
Just updated!!!! Great. I will be using that a lot.
@Not_Soos Thanks, this "Nintendo connection" is something I have been wrestling with for the past month but ultimately I believe I am not doing anything shady. Disclaimer that the app is not official is first line of the App Store description.
On the other hand, I need to have some connection to Switch otherwise no one would find it.
As for the subscription - it is optional and you can get tons of value from the app without paying anything. I mostly wanted to give fans option to support the development.
@BaldBelper78 thanks for the kind words! Happy to hear
So the App is adding access to a database and a Countdown feature... And this is news?!
Just because this is one of the best Switch Apps available does not mean it is a good App. Switch simply has no decent Apps, and we shouldn't waste time promoting database links and Countdown clocks. This is literally original iPhone levels of App innovation.
@nemecek_f When can we expect it will be released on Android?
@deadmaker hi, I am hoping first half of February, but please take with a grain of salt My friend is working on the Android update and is making good progress but he is also quite busy with the day job...
Love the app idea but to hell with subscriptions. Honestly, just… no. No thank you…
EDIT: I read the comment above about the sub being optional. I totally understand why one would opt for a sub but I just have a sour taste in my mouth from all of them out there. A sub for a calculator app? A photo app? It’s insane.
Anyway, best of luck with the app! I’m envious you even have an app in the first place! Always wanted to dabble in iOS development…. Cheers
@ChromaticDracula thanks, look I totally get it. What is your opinion on single-time unlock? Meaning if instead of subscription you could unlock everything for single payment (that would be bit higher than yearly sub)?
How the heck this application work 🤯
@Mbawa what part? I don't do "trade secrets" Happy to share if your are curious
@nemecek_f I 100% support those. I know it sounds completely backwards to pay more when I’m complaining about paying a smaller amount… But: me personally, I tend to shop around to find one app that I intend to stick with. If there are multiple type of the same app, I will compare them, sometimes painstakingly…
If I find that I am happy to invest long term in the usage of one of them, I’ll HAPPILY pay the higher fee upfront and be more comfortable knowing “I’m all set.”
Your app sounds cool and unique (akin to Deku Deals).. if it offered a one-time fee to unlock, I’d consider it if the price is right 👍
On the flip side, I know plenty of people who do indeed subscribe to apps and the like so I may be an outlier.
I rely on Deku website for the upcoming stuff, but I might check this one out if its database comes to offer snappier access to filesizes.
@nhSnork think you will be better off with Deku Deals, at least for now My app is strictly about tracking new releases (though I plan to add something like "just released" list soon).
Had no idea about Deku Deals, looks like the developer behind it is putting in serious work.
@Sisilly_G Shocking!! It could at least be a part of the NSO
@nemecek_f Hello. This app sounds great. Thank you for doing it. Downloaded.
I can't wait to track games I want to buy. So exciting.
@nemecek_f yeah, there's a whole lot there. But kudos for your work as well!
@nemecek_f Downloading now, thanks for creating this!
@nemecek_f
I look forward to trying out your app! will review here.
PS - just downloaded it, first impression is that the logo is cool, but I'm with others that you may be risking litigation with the trademarks plus the sub. however, i totally understand your dilemma with SEO and branding. it's a tough problem.
This is not an official app from Nintendo, right?
@-wc- thanks, yea you are probably right. Will look into changing it, the only issue is that I totally sux at making logos :/
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