Mobile Animal Crossing Companion Apps

For iOS and Android devices

No more wasted trips to listen to Blathers’ intense (but fond) dialogue. Companion apps display in-game availability and offer quick access to item details. You can also track progress as your island collection grows and take advantage of cool features for online players.

Guide for Animal Crossing NH (Gene Sy)

Free (ads) or Paid (USD 1.99 or USD 3.99 [to support your dude, Gene])

iOS | Android

A straightforward and easy-to-navigate UI.

The daily checklist allows you to finally do all the things.

allows you to finally do all the things. Museum database contains filters to log and sort fish, bugs, and art (i.e., caught/donate status, availability time, island location, how much the little Nooklets will buy it for, etc.).

The “Catch” and “Donate” options tell you what you’ve collected and where it is.

It’s super satisfying to check off items and track progress.

You can favorite villagers who aren’t yet residents (Looking at you, Beau…)

Verdict: A top-notch companion app addition to any adventurer’s arsenal and, friends, it’s free.

ACNH Travel Guide (Jeffrey Kuiken)

Paid: (USD 2.99 [and quite deserving of the bells you’ll shell out for it])

iOS only

It’s gorgeous . The sleek design is right at home with the iOS layout.

. The sleek design is right at home with the iOS layout. You can track progress on your fish, bugs, fossils, and art pieces — plus, DIY recipe, hybrid flower, shell, and K.K. Slider song collections. The app offers a robust and efficient system to organize everything .

. Additionally, there’s a helpful hybrid crossbreeding tracking system and time travel support .

. Wishlists are a newer feature to keep your most desired items together.

are a newer feature to keep your most desired items together. Quick, consistent updates from a criticism-tolerant developer are always appreciated.

from a criticism-tolerant developer are always appreciated. It already exceeds its 3 buck price value.

Verdict: I can’t play without this app. Since I’ve started tracking with it, it keeps my in-game content organized, and I plan better.

ACNH Life-Animal Crossing: New Horizons Guide (Han Gadjin Workshop)

Free

iOS | Android

Its custom UI lets you add your Friend Code to the home screen (so sharing codes is now a screenshot away).

to the home screen (so sharing codes is now a screenshot away). It boasts all-inclusive tracking and guide features . The convenient collections layout includes sought-after items (like Celeste’s Star Item Recipes).

. The convenient collections layout includes sought-after items (like Celeste’s Star Item Recipes). Detailed how-tos give this app an edge. You’ll find info on hybrids, Mystery Islands, Nook Miles, Special Villagers (i.e., Gulliver, Wisp, Flick), and Unlock Conditions for in-game advancement.

There’s a handy summary of common FAQs available with one tap.

available with one tap. In-app turnip calculator. ‘Nuff said.

Verdict: I’m on iOS, but this is an exceptional choice for Android users looking for a robust companion app. In-app info guides set this one apart from its iOS and Android competitors.

AC Turnip Stalk Broker (Rick Fleuren)

Free

iOS | Android

This app uses the game’s turnip price algorithm Mike Bryant + Ninji gifted to the AC community.

It generates stellar predictions based on your info, including the previous week’s pattern. One generation provided over 1500 calculated possibilities .

. Its time-saving “ Best day to sell? ” option tells you the best day of the week for selling turnips. No combing through the app’s predictions yourself, if you don’t want to.

” option tells you the best day of the week for selling turnips. No combing through the app’s predictions yourself, if you don’t want to. Best part? It’s all on your phone.

Verdict: Wanna think and grow rich quick, ACNH-style? Play the stalk market. Check Nook’s Cranny twice a day, then make your app updates. It’s a simple way to track progress with your turnip investments.

Nintendo Switch Online (Nintendo Co., Ltd.)

Free (Snag a Nintendo Switch Online membership for the whole shebang)

iOS | Android

The ultimate Nintendo-official companion app for Switch games (including ACNH).

Custom Designs ! You can upload custom QR designs into your game (before you unlock Able Sisters’ Portal).

! You can upload custom QR designs into your game (before you unlock Able Sisters’ Portal). Use the app to voice chat with friends when you’re on an island together.

Hint: Use the app’s Keyboard. It’s way more efficient than using your Switch. (Side-note: The app’s keyboard doesn’t work for in-game postcards, only chat messaging.) Double hint: Activate NookLink from your game’s home screen to enable these features.

Verdict: Need cute custom designs for your character, home, and island? Want to chat with friends online? An essential app. (Go get it!)