# AmiiBot — user reviews > 94 indexed App Store user reviews of AmiiBot by Rui Zhou, rated 3.90/5 from 135 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiibot/id1514835611/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiibot/id1514835611.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 78 · 4★ 18 · 3★ 9 · 2★ 6 · 1★ 24 ## What do users think of AmiiBot? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 User-friendly interface and easy setup - 🚀 Fast amiibo writing process - 📚 Comprehensive amiibo library with good organization - 💰 Affordable one-time purchase ($4) - 🎨 Clean, polished UI with nice animations - ✅ Works reliably when setup correctly - 📖 Helpful FAQ and documentation - 🔄 No recurring fees or ads **Cons** - ❌ Outdated amiibo library - missing recent releases - 🐛 Inconsistent NFC writing failures - 📱 Limited device compatibility (requires newer iPhones with NFC) - 🆘 Poor developer support and communication - 🔗 Broken support page links - ⚠️ Requires external key files to function - 🔄 Cannot rewrite or erase tags - 😕 Confusing setup process for beginners **Commonly reported bugs** - Amiibo duplication fails with error messages - NFC writing fails intermittently despite correct setup - App crashes on launch for some users - Cannot import key files - shows 'invalid file' error - NFC detection issues on certain iPhone models - Some amiibos cannot be written (Sanrio series reported) - App becomes unresponsive after previous use - Write popup doesn't appear in some scenarios **Most requested features** - Update amiibo library with newer releases (TotK Champions, Splatoon 3 idols, Smash Bros Wave 2) - Add ability to erase/reformat NFC tags - Support for rewritable tags like PowerTags - Improved developer support and documentation - In-app guidance for obtaining key files - Feature to show where to purchase amiibos online - Better error messages and troubleshooting ## Newest reviews (11 of 94) ### 3/5 — Needs Update *2025-07-26, version 1.4.0* App works great, but it is missing a lot of the newer Amiibo like the TotK Champions that were released a while back. Those were the only ones I was looking for - full 5 stars if it gets regular updates. ### 4/5 — Useful but slightly outdated *2024-01-07* This app has great organization, variety, and is easy to use. However, the last update was 7 months ago, so many recently released amiibo (such as the three splatoon 3 idols and the smash bros wave 2 figures) are not in the library. Other than that, this is a great app and well worth the price. ### 4/5 — Please update *2021-04-02, version 1.2.0* My only complaint is the amiibo list does not get updated ### 5/5 — Awesome!! *2021-03-28, version 1.2.0* This worked amazing for me! Less than a second to scan animal crossing amiibos to the card! Etoile is missing from the library but that’s the only downside of this app ### 3/5 — It works *2021-03-24, version 1.2.0* It works great it’s just not updated and doesn’t have every amiibo ### 4/5 — Needs working support page. *2021-03-23* The links to the support page for help is broken, but otherwise it works fine. It would be a lot easier if the support page had a tutorial about how to set the key files. ### 2/5 — Confusing *2021-03-16, version 1.2.0* Why does it say “can’t write to tag”? It says nothing about it in the FAQ, so I am very confused. ### 3/5 — Amiibos missing *2021-03-14* I took stars away as other similar apps that are the same price, keep the amiibos updated. There’s so many amiibos missing. If people have to pay, I feel like they should be kept up to date. Honestly for the same price you’re better off going with an app that will keep everything updated in a timely manner. ### 5/5 — Increíble *2021-03-07* Funciona genial ### 5/5 — Thank you so much *2021-02-28, version 1.2.0* It worked perfectly and it was really easy to set up. I also appreciate the developer’s sassiness. ### 2/5 — Where is the Mario Amiibo’s *2021-02-26, version 1.2.0* There is a lot of Amiibo’s missing in the app. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — impossible *2026-02-16* impossible to create a card, and the dude is not answering on twitter dont buy the app, i think it’s scam… ### 1/5 — PLEASE ADD *2021-05-28, version 1.2.0* We have been waiting for at least a year. A YEAR FOR ALL THE AMIIBO’S TO UPDATE. PLEASE DO IT FOR THE BETTER FOR US ALL. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2021-04-18, version 1.2.0* Had no idea this app only lets you scan new amiibos and doesn’t let you import backup files! Such a waste - wish I could get a refund. ### 1/5 — App is useless without direction. *2021-04-07* I have written to the developer at least ten times without a response. I’m not wanting to conjure up Raymond from thin air, but I need a response on steps to produce an amiibo offered in app. I’ve followed all instructions on his help page, and that page is not helpful, or secure. Warnings popped up everywhere when I accessed it. I have new NFC cards, the AmiiBot app, and get errors whenever I try to transfer amiibos in the app to the card. I need help, mainly steps, to get this to work. ### 1/5 — Cannot write Sanrio Amiibos *2021-04-02, version 1.2.0* Worked for other amiibos but not the Sanrio ones (says duplication failed). Better off using Amiiboss and downloading/moving the key files (check YT). Paid $ and it doesn’t work any better than the free app. ### 1/5 — Would give 0 stars if I could - doesn’t work, wasted money *2021-03-26, version 1.2.0* I followed all the instructions and downloaded the file but, the app won’t allow you to import it. It just says invalid file ### 1/5 — Couldn’t do anything! iPhone 6 not compatible! *2021-03-23, version 1.2.0* Even thought my iPhone is up-to-date and it even let me buy this app, I can’t use the NFC features because it says my phone is not compatible! Dev should really be clear about this in the compatible devices! Waste of money wish I could get a refund! ### 1/5 — AVOID!! *2021-03-22, version 1.2.0* App doesn’t work. Reached out to the developer via Twitter as requested. No response. App link for support links to a non secure webpage. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2021-03-12, version 1.2.0* Even with the correct NFC tags I couldn’t get this app to work, don’t waste your money. ### 1/5 — 导入amiibo文件错误 *2021-01-10* 同样的文件，在隔壁placiibo成功导入，在amiibot导入失败。unlock和key都导入成功了 ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Can you please update the app? *2025-05-03, version 1.3.0* Hey, you said you recovered the code, would you please add the new amiibos? ### 5/5 — Great app, easily accessible, and very user-friendly! *2023-06-19* Great app for creating your own amiibo! Was skeptical at first after seeing some of the reviews saying that there were problems with it, but I haven’t run into any. I was confused at first about the two key files needed, the locked-key and unfixed-key, but a quick Google search got me those. The library’s organization is great, which is a small thing but often overlooked by app devs, and it means you don’t have to spend ages finding the right file for each individual amiibo! Made 5 amiibo with it really easily. The only problem I had with making them was that the NFC reader/writer sometimes failed to write the amiibo data to the card, but I think that’s just because either it moved too much or there were other cards nearby interfering, so if you do streamline creation of them, be sure to keep the blank cards in a pile about a full arms reach away and keep your phone and the cards as still as possible. EASILY worth $4. ### 5/5 — Complete database and simple UI *2023-05-18, version 1.3.0* With the recent update to the database, this is again the easiest and best app to write NFC tags on the iPhone. No need to scour the internet, it’s all here. ### 5/5 — Love this app *2021-11-09, version 1.2.0* Please add acne series 5 soon! ### 5/5 — Great app! Works as described. *2021-11-04, version 1.2.0* Looking forward to the series 5 animal crossing Amiibos to be added. ### 5/5 — Awesome app, also 1 star reviews are wrong. *2021-04-09, version 1.2.0* The app needs 2 files, you need to source them yourself, once you have them, all you need is some NTAG215 tags/cards/coins and you can start making amibos. I make then with nfc tags inside coin holders with whats they are printed, they look more premium. I recommend you use NFC Tools to learn where your NFC is best on your phone. Also please buy genuine amibos so that the industry keeps making them and there games! ### 5/5 — Works Great! *2021-04-03, version 1.2.0* After figuring out how to hold the blank tags, this works great. Please add some of the newer ones like Cat Mario. ### 5/5 — NFC locating is tricky, but great app *2021-03-30* A quick google search will lead you to the needed files to work this app. The app has all the other files needed, you only need the two keys. Guides online mentioned that the NFC sensor on your phone is under/near the camera and so you should line the NTAG 215 up with the bottom of your camera. I don’t know if iPhone 12 Pro has it placed differently, but I wasn’t able to get them to write like that. I cover half the tag with my camera and leave the other half uncovered and that works just fine. The app is quick and easy to use. I have no complaints. I’ve made sure that the tags I’m writing to are all able to be read by my switch — they all work just fine! ### 5/5 — Great iOS app for making ACNH Amiibos *2021-03-30* Thanks for this app! This worked well on my iPhone 11 Pro Max. I was able to import locked and unlocked key files successfully after downloading them to my Files app from a google drive link that I opened in Safari. I didn’t realize all the ACNH villagers (with the exception of the new ones without amiibos) were all pre-loaded already so that was a pleasant surprise to realize I didn’t need to manually import each villager I wanted. I’ve made about 20 amiibos already using NTAG215 stickers I ordered online. I can’t wait to make more! Thanks again! Update: I just wanted to note that you can write the 6 Sanrio Animal Crossing Villager Amiibos (Rilla, Marty, Étoile, Chai, Chelsea, Toby) with this app. I’ve been able to successfully make the Sanrio Amiibos. Thanks again! ### 5/5 — Super easy to use :) *2021-03-28, version 1.2.0* super quick and easy to set up!! Definitely better than the free apps out there. Worth the price :) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*