Version History
Here you can find the changelog of SwitchBuddy: Switch App since it was posted on our website on 2021-12-14.
The latest version is 3.7.3 and it was updated on soft112.com on 07 May, 2024.
See below the changes in each version:
version 3.7.3
posted on 2024-05-01
May 1, 2024
Version 3.7.3
Just bug fixes and some missing localization this time :-)
version 3.7.1
posted on 2024-04-14
Apr 14, 2024
Version 3.7.1
New localizations
Minor UI improvements
Bug fixes
version 3.7.0
posted on 2024-03-26
Mar 26, 2024
Version 3.7.0
## Organize your Favorites
You can now categorize saved games into Wishlist, Backlog, Playing, Finished & Abandoned to make it easier if you have many favorites. This is optional and if the new category doesn't have any game, it isn't displayed.
### Favorite games directly from Search
Quickly build your collection by adding games straight from the search results. No need to open the detail screen.
### More game detail improvements
The app now shows available DLCs for games on the detail page.
## Redesigned News
The improved News sections shows both articles and videos without the need to toggle between them. It also highlights Nintendo Directs and other events + current topics.
### Improved Gallery
When viewing your screenshots, the app shows the current game (if you named it) and number of total images + current position.
This update also includes bug fixes and other improvements.
version 3.6.13
posted on 2024-03-03
Mar 3, 2024
Version 3.6.13
- Fixed widgets UI when using the new simple themes
- Other UI tweaks and bug fixes
version 3.6.12
posted on 2024-02-20
Feb 20, 2024
Version 3.6.12
You can now easily find all available demos when browsing by Game mode or Genre with the extended filter options.
UI improvements and tweaks for the game detail screen.
Better indicator that something is a video in the Gallery instead of the play button that covered the thumbnail
version 3.6.11
posted on 2024-02-13
Feb 13, 2024
Version 3.6.11
## New simple themes
If you don't like the colorful themes, you can now choose much simpler "accent" themes that more follow the iOS system design.
This update also improves the onboarding experience, fixes couple of issues and makes it easier to change app icon.
version 3.6.10
posted on 2024-02-04
Feb 4, 2024
Version 3.6.10
## Preparation for Nintendo Directs and other events
You should start seeing events in the News tab once new ones are announced and more improvements are on the way.
- Genres and game modes "tags" on game details are now tappable
- Added support for Chilean eShop
- Onboarding improvements, bug fixes and other tweaks.
version 3.6.9
posted on 2024-01-26
Jan 26, 2024
Version 3.6.9
## Gallery improvements
You can change how the gallery shows screenshots and videos. New option allows grouping by date instead of game. There is also the ability to "join" multiple groups by naming them the same.
## New widgets
Two new widgets to easily view Featured games. Requires SwitchBuddy+.
This update also contains bug fixes and other smaller tweaks & improvements.
version 3.6.8
posted on 2024-01-08
Jan 8, 2024
Version 3.6.8
Support for Bundles
When you open a game that is a bundle, you can easily view all games that are part of that bundle.
Games that are part of a bundle also link to these bundles with new "Bundled in" section.
Preferences
There is new "Preferences" screen in More so important app settings are available from a single place. You can also customize the recently introduced Shake Menu or turn it off completely.
Bug fixes and visual tweaks.
version 3.6.7
posted on 2023-12-21
Dec 21, 2023
Version 3.6.7
## Info about game demos
Game detail now also shows whether demo is available for download. Plus subscribers can also filter deals to show only games with demos. Perfect to try before you buy the game!
## New reveals
Browse games that were just revealed.
## Age ratings
View the game's ESRB & PEGI rating if available.
Bug fixes and tweaks.
See you in 2024! Thanks for using my app.
version 3.6.5
posted on 2023-11-22
Nov 22, 2023
Version 3.6.5
Smaller UI tweaks and fixes
version 3.6.4
posted on 2023-11-12
Nov 12, 2023
Version 3.6.4
- Meet "Shake Shortcuts Menu". Shake your device to access Transfer / Games Search / Friend Code anywhere in the app (iOS 16+)
- Enabled Live Text in the gallery. You can now easily copy text from screenshots or create stickers (stickers require iOS 17).
- Better UI for StandBy
- Prettier "GamingBuddy" promo screen that is sometimes displayed
- Minor bug fixes and similar
PS: Do you play on more platforms than Switch? Check out my GamingBuddy app.
version 3.6.3
posted on 2023-11-03
Nov 3, 2023
Version 3.6.3
- Added support for Ireland eShop
- Some tweaks to gallery loading
- App shortcut to open games search
- Bug fixes
version 3.6.1
posted on 2023-10-22
Oct 22, 2023
Version 3.6.1
## Easily discover games with filters
You can now filter games lists when browsing by Game mode or Genre. For example you can see only Split-screen racing games with overage rating over 80.
## Filter deals (SwitchBuddy+)
Lost in hundreds of discounts? Use the new Filter! You can filter based on game modes, genres and OpenCritic rating. For example you can easily find the best discounted games by using the average rating filter.
## Best Games
New section available from "Games" that list TOP 20 Nintendo Switch games ever by OpenCritic ratings and best games each year since Switch release. Previous years require SwitchBuddy+.
This update also includes various little fixes and tweaks.
version 3.6.0
posted on 2023-10-17
Oct 17, 2023
Version 3.6.0
# Easily discover games with filters
You can now filter games lists when browsing by Game mode or Genre. For example you can see only Split-screen racing games with overage rating over 80.
# Filter deals (SwitchBuddy+)
Lost in hundreds of discounts? Use the new Filter! You can filter based on game modes, genres and OpenCritic rating. For example you can easily find the best discounted games by using the average rating filter.
This update also includes various little fixes and tweaks.
version 3.5.5
posted on 2023-10-09
Oct 9, 2023
Version 3.5.5
I am deeply sorry for the latest issues on iOS 15 devices! :(
Had no idea that things could go this wrong. It should be fixed now. And I will make sure to properly test on all supported versions.
version 3.5.4
posted on 2023-09-28
Sep 28, 2023
Version 3.5.4
Previous icon is back. If you liked the new one more, you can change it in More -> Personalize. Plus there is new "BlueBuddy" icon :-)
Fixed Game Bookmark widget issues
Fix for the app sometimes freezing
Initial version of "Price history" for eShop
version 3.5.3
posted on 2023-09-19
Sep 19, 2023
Version 3.5.3
iOS 17 compatibility update with StandBy support for widgets
Implemented Handoff - when you open game detail in the app, you will be easily able to open it in the browser on your Mac for example. This might be useful when buying games from the eShop.
version 3.5.1
posted on 2023-09-02
Sep 2, 2023
Version 3.5.1
Upcoming, New Releases and other lists now also show game's genres for better experience
Other smaller tweaks and fixes
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New in 3.5.0:
# OpenCritic Integration
Detail pages for games now show OpenCritic summary allowing you to quickly evaluate a game. SwitchBuddy+ subscribers can also see all the available reviews for a game.
This integration is quite costly so that is why part of it is included in SwitchBuddy+.
## New sorts for Deals
You can now sort deals by lowest and highest prices in addition to existing sorts.
Also bug fixes and tweaks
version 3.5.0
posted on 2023-08-24
Aug 24, 2023
Version 3.5.0
# OpenCritic Integration
Detail pages for games now show OpenCritic summary allowing you to quickly evaluate a game. SwitchBuddy+ subscribers can also see all the available reviews for a game.
This integration is quite costly so that is why part of it is included in SwitchBuddy+.
## New sorts for Deals
You can now sort deals by lowest and highest prices in addition to existing sorts.
Also bug fixes and tweaks
version 3.4.2
posted on 2023-08-03
Aug 3, 2023
Version 3.4.2
Fixed wrong months on Up Next widget on Lock Screen
Other minor fixes and tweaks
version 3.4.1
posted on 2023-07-26
Jul 26, 2023
Version 3.4.1
Fixes and tweaks for previous update
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Version 3.4.0
## Notifications
Get notified about game releses, sales on your wishlished games and more!
## eShop Region settings
eShop-related features now work for everyone! You can also select the source country for deals and pricing info. It is unfortunately not possible to support every country.
## Free-to-Play list
SwitchBuddy now lists all the games that are free in the eShop. (you can find it on the Games screen).
## Countdown widgets themes
With new theming options you can change the background of countdown & bookmark widgets.
## Better Transfer
You can quickly start new transfer with brand-new widgets or icon shortcut (long-press on the app icon on your home screen)
version 3.3.8
posted on 2023-07-02
Jul 2, 2023
Version 3.3.8
Minor under-the-hood tweaks and fixes
But I am already working on bigger update
version 3.3.6
posted on 2023-06-23
Jun 23, 2023
Version 3.3.6
- Release dates of upcoming favorite games are automatically updated in the background
- Couple of design tweaks and changes
version 3.3.4
posted on 2023-06-20
Jun 20, 2023
Version 3.3.4
- New icon! Hope you like it (or at least don't mind)
- Internal tweaks and fixes
version 3.3.3
posted on 2023-06-15
Jun 15, 2023
Version 3.3.3
- Better loading of the Gallery
- Improved game detail design
- Fixed problematic navigation colors with some themes
- Better prices logic reload for wishlist
version 3.3.2
posted on 2023-06-07
Jun 7, 2023
Version 3.3.2
- Celebrate the new Joy-Con colors with matching pastel themes
- Minor tweaks and fixes
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# 3.3.0
# Wishlist! + better Favorites
- Your Favorites are now better organized to show upcoming games more clearly.
- You can also add games to your "Wishlist" to be able to easily see prices and possible sales (either when favoriting new game or for current favorites - just tap the "heart" icon)
- Favorites on the "Games" tab will also show you current sales for wishlisted games
### Browse by Genres
Want to see recent RPGs? You can now browse all available games by genres.
### Game Bookmark Widget
Just a small widget to add "bookmark" of any favorite games to your Home Screen
### iPad optimizations
App should now work better on iPads
### Fixes
- Fixed some games not showing in Favorites
- Fixed small Up Next widget not opening the game detail
- Fixed widgets not refreshing after removing game from favorites
version 3.2.2
posted on 2023-05-17
May 17, 2023
Version 3.2.2
Small tweaks and fixes
version 3.2.1
posted on 2023-05-08
May 8, 2023
Version 3.2.1
- Browse games by game modes: You can now easily find Co-op, Split-screen games and more
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3.2.0
- Deals: Save money with newly added "Deals" section. Supported in North America & Europe. Deals can be sorted by newest / ending soon / biggest sale.
- Longer summaries on game detail are truncated
- Smaller "Up Next" widget variant
- Improved "Up Next": Games coming out soon show remaining days and not release date
version 3.1.8
posted on 2023-04-11
Apr 11, 2023
Version 3.1.8
- Smaller fixes and tweaks
- German and Chinese localizations
version 3.1.6
posted on 2023-03-24
Mar 24, 2023
Version 3.1.6
- Three new themes for SwitchBuddy+ inspired by limited edition consoles and one "cube" console :-)
- Various smaller bug fixes
- Favorites on the Games tab are now sorted by date added which (hopefully) makes more sense
version 1.6.6
posted on 2022-06-22
Jun 22, 2022 Version 1.6.6
Added video tutorial
Minor tweaks
version 1.6.5
posted on 2022-05-01
May 1, 2022 Version 1.6.5
New themes inspired by Switch Lite
Further fixes for scanning in landscape on tablet
version 1.6.4
posted on 2022-04-08
Apr 8, 2022 Version 1.6.4
Fixed QR code scanning in landscape on iPads
Videos are now imported to Photos library with current date (so they are immediately visible and not scattered around)
Other smaller fixes and tweaks
version 1.6.3
posted on 2022-04-03
Apr 3, 2022 Version 1.6.3
Design tweaks
Ability to share screenshot from full-screen view
version 1.6.2
posted on 2022-02-18
Feb 18, 2022
Version 1.6.2
- Fixed possible issue when exporting to iCloud Drive (thanks Dave for the report!)
- Gallery now also shows saved videos
- Other small tweaks and improvements
version 1.6.1
posted on 2022-02-12
Feb 12, 2022 Version 1.6.1
1.6.1:
- Small fixes
1.6.0:
- New export option (save in-app) with brand new Gallery to view exported screenshots
- Screenshots are grouped by game and ordered by date they were taken
- Other smaller tweaks
- New Troubleshooting screen to check out in case you have problem connecting to Switch
version 1.6.0
posted on 2022-02-04
Feb 4, 2022 Version 1.6.0
- New export option (save in-app) with brand new Gallery to view exported screenshots
- Screenshots are grouped by game and ordered by date they were taken
- Other smaller tweaks
- New Troubleshooting screen to check out in case you have problem connecting to Switch
version 1.5.0
posted on 2022-01-18
Jan 18, 2022 Version 1.5.0
New special "3D" icon (thanks Liam!)
Improved design of loaded videos + added sharing
Other small tweaks and improvements
version 1.4.9
posted on 2022-01-11
Jan 11, 2022 Version 1.4.9
Smaller update with various tweaks
WiFi connection to Switch improvements
version 1.4.8
posted on 2022-01-04
Jan 4, 2022 Version 1.4.8
Improved connecting to Switch's WiFi
Added two "experimental" icons
Other minor improvements
version 1.4.7
posted on 2021-12-30
Dec 30, 2021 Version 1.4.7
Few visual tweaks and improvements
Added new Blue theme for supporters
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You can now support the app via Tip Jar (100% optional, unlock extra themes as a thanks)
version 1.4.6
posted on 2021-12-25
Dec 25, 2021 Version 1.4.6
Fixes for themes unlocking not working correctly, crash fixes for iOS 13
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You can now support the app via Tip Jar (100% optional, unlock extra themes as a thanks)
version 1.4.5
posted on 2021-12-22
Dec 22, 2021 Version 1.4.5
Minor fixes
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You can now support the app via Tip Jar (100% optional, unlock extra themes as a thanks)
version 1.4.2
posted on 2021-10-27
Oct 27, 2021 Version 1.4.2
Option to "zoom" camera viewfinder when scanning QR code (your device needs to have telephoto camera)