# placiibo: Write Tags & Backup — amiibo Collection & NFC Tools > NFC tag writing tool for raw binary files, with encrypted writing support. (iPhone/iPad app by Shipwreck, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placiibo-write-tags-and-backup/id1513319504 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Shipwreck, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1510274879) - Category: Reference, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.60/5 from 1,090 App Store ratings · 125 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.1 · 203 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-07-15 - Data updated: 2026-09-01 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placiibo-write-tags-and-backup/id1513319504/reviews.md ## What is placiibo? placiibo is the original and most complete all-in-one app for managing, tracking, scanning, backing up and exploring your amiibo collection. Built for collectors and preservation-minded fans, placiibo combines a complete and powerful amiibo collection tracker with a detailed game compatibility catalog, NFC tools, market value insights, customization, statistics and more. Some features are available for free without ads. Full access requires a subscription or one-time lifetime purchase. EXPLORE EVERY AMIIBO Browse a complete and always up-to-date amiibo catalog with characters, series, release details, supported games and in-game benefits. See what each amiibo does across Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS titles, or look up a game to discover every compatible amiibo. NFC SCANNING, BACKUP AND WRITING Scan amiibo with NFC, identify them, back up your own amiibo data and write personal backups from your own .bin files to compatible tags and devices. Supported writing options include: • NTAG I2C Plus 2K NFC tags and devices • Blank NTAG215 NFC tags • Flashiibo • N2 Elite tags (beta) • PowerTags (beta) NFC scanning and writing require a compatible iPhone. NFC features are only available on iOS. TRACK YOUR COLLECTION Keep your collection organized your way: • Mark amiibo as owned, wishlisted or favorited • Track quantity, condition, rating and notes • Add custom tags like #birthday-gift or #sealed • Record purchase cost and current value • Automatically update current value using market data • View collection statistics, trends and historical progress • Search, filter, sort and customize layouts MARKET VALUE INSIGHTS Follow your collection’s value over time with market value tracking, historical price graphs and collection growth insights, helping you understand trends across the amiibo you own. GAME DATA EDITING Edit supported amiibo game data directly in placiibo and write changes back to your amiibo, including data for: • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate • Splatoon • The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess BULK TOOLS Manage larger collections faster with bulk scanning, bulk collection editing and bulk importing of amiibo backup files (.bin). SYNC, EXPORT AND USE EVERYWHERE Keep your collection available across your Apple devices with iCloud sync. placiibo supports iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS, with macOS and visionOS available in iPad compatibility mode. Export your data whenever you need it. WIDGETS, SHORTCUTS AND CUSTOMIZATION Personalize placiibo with color themes and alternative app icons. Use Home and Lock Screen widgets, Spotlight search, Siri Shortcuts, Apple Watch complications, and Game Center achievements and leaderboards. THE ORIGINAL PLACIIBO EXPERIENCE placiibo is the original app that brought amiibo backup writing to iPhone. Now placiibo goes beyond NFC writing with a full collection manager, game compatibility catalog, value tracking, statistics, sync, widgets and advanced tools for serious collectors. —— Subscription information: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. —— amiibo™, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch 2™, Wii U™ and Nintendo 3DS™ are trademarks of Nintendo, Inc. This product is not affiliated with or endorsed by Nintendo. placiibo is intended for educational, personal archival and backup purposes and no amiibo or digital representations thereof are included. placiibo may contain affiliate links for which Shipwreck, LLC may be compensated. Game cover art and platform logos in placiibo are provided by IGDB.com. —— Terms of Service: https://placiibo.poseidontech.app/ToS/ Privacy Policy: https://placiibo.poseidontech.app/privacy/ —— ## Key features - Write raw binary files to NTAG215 tags - Encrypted writing to tags - Library for managing binary files - Dark Mode - Customizable app icon ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | placiibo Pro - Yearly | $16.99 | per year | | placiibo Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days | | placiibo Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days | | placiibo Pro - Monthly | $4.99 | per month | | placiibo Pro - Yearly | $22.99 | per year | | placiibo Pro - Monthly | $3.99 | per month | | placiibo Pro - Yearly | $22.99 | per year | | placiibo Pro - Yearly | $22.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Kind Tip | $2.99 | one-time | | Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time | | Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time | | placiibo Pro - Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time | | placiibo Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time | | placiibo Pro - Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time | | placiibo Pro - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of placiibo? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🚀 Easy to use - 👍 Works great - 🎉 Amazing app - 💡 Useful for making amiibos - 🔒 Secure - 👍 Straightforward - 🚀 Efficient **Cons** - 🐛 Inconsistent performance - 💰 Expensive subscription - 🔒 Requires encryption key - 🐛 Crashes and bugs - 🔒 Limited free usage - 🐛 Unreliable writing to NFC tags **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashing when trying to upgrade - Saved files disappearing after reinstall - Writing to NFC tags not working consistently - Compatibility issues with certain devices **Most requested features** - Allow deleting/editing of saved files - Add more than 3 free slots - Support for all-in-one BIN files - Ability to reorganize saved files - More customization options (themes, etc.) ## Recent user reviews (10 of 125) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placiibo-write-tags-and-backup/id1513319504/reviews.md ### 3/5 — I can’t actually scan anything… *2026-08-07, version 2.0* Please please please suppress the Apple Pay display when scanning the NFC tags. The fuction of the app is in the name and it’s not even possible because of this one oversight. Other than that, this is such a robust, wonderfully crafted amiibo archiving tool. ### 1/5 — Already paid for functionality now locked behind subscription *2026-07-21* Paid for the app 6 years ago, since then I was able to write backups from storage directly to a tag. After the latest update it's impossible without an extra subscription. Instead all the new bloat functionality I really don't need is available. But the one purpose the app originally was for and users paid for is now locked behind additional costs. Worst kind of surprising longterm users with an update... Would be fair if old users could decide on keeping the old app version (similar to how GoodNotes handles it) or at least let them keep the features they already paid for. Really that gets fixed **Developer response:** Thank you for your review, and we completely understand your concern! We want to clear this up right away: we would never revoke features from our early supporters. We made sure legacy users retain full access to everything they originally paid for, including unlimited NFC tag writing from storage. If you are being asked to pay for this, it is an error. Please reach out to us via the in-app support option so we can troubleshoot your issue immediately. As a legacy user, you keep all your original features. We look forward to getting this sorted out for you! ### 5/5 — 2.0 is great! *2026-06-08, version 2.0* I love the new update lots of great new features! ### 5/5 — Amazing app! *2026-06-04, version 2.0* Love the new 2.0 update! ### 1/5 — Cant write tags since 2.0 *2026-06-02* Cant write tags its greyed out since 2.0 **Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We're sorry to hear that you're experiencing issues. Please make sure that you have a backup file loaded or scanned your amiibo to make a backup before trying to create a backup tag. Feel free to use the option to contact support in the settings, should you require any further assistance. ### 5/5 — Works perfectly *2026-01-16* Ive been creating amiibos for years using this app and each time it’s worked perfectly. Not sure how others are having issues but i never had a problem **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind review! I’m really happy to hear placiibo has worked perfectly for you over the years. Reliable NFC writing has always been one of the core goals of the app, so this genuinely means a lot. ### 5/5 — Love Placiibo *2025-04-26* I was a paid member for two years before I upgraded to a lifetime subscription. The app is very easy to use, and honestly I have used it hundreds of time with no complaint. If I did have one small niggle about it, it’s that I can’t reorganise the files once I have imported them, but it’s such a small slight that I almost feel bad for mentioning it. This is one of my most used apps. **Developer response:** Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for supporting placiibo over the years. I’m really happy to hear it became one of your most-used apps. Since this review was written, placiibo 2.0 has expanded quite a bit beyond NFC writing, including a fuller collection manager and better organization for saved backup data. I hope the new version makes managing your backups feel much smoother. ### 1/5 — No longer works? *2024-05-24* Tried on iPhone 14 Pro Max and doesn’t seem to want to write to an NFC Chip. Just keeps the ready to scan screen there with no movement. Amiibos worked instantly. It’s a shame as I preferred the look and feel of this app and would of certainly considered an IAP! **Developer response:** Thank you for your review. We’re sorry to hear that you’re experiencing issues. That’s not the experience we want for your. Please contact us via the support option built into placiibo so we can take a look at the logs and help you resolve your issue. ### 1/5 — No longer supports amiibos *2023-10-09, version 1.6.4* Title says it all. ### 5/5 — Most user friendly iOS amiibo making app *2023-05-30, version 1.6.4* Highly recommend buying the unlimited option. This software works great. Easy to use. ## Frequently asked questions about placiibo ### What does placiibo do? placiibo is a utility app designed to write raw binary files to NTAG215 NFC tags. It supports encrypted writing and provides a library to help you manage your binary files. This functionality can be used for various purposes, such as access management, creating employee or student IDs, or integrating NFC tags into figurines for video game interaction. ### What are the key features of placiibo? Key features include the ability to write raw binary files to NTAG215 NFC tags, encrypted writing capabilities, and a library for importing and tracking your binary files. The app also offers a dark mode and customizable app icons for a personalized user experience. ### How much does placiibo cost? placiibo requires a paid subscription to use its full functionality. However, it offers a free demo on first-time use and a trial period to test its features. The free base version is ad-supported and has limitations on the number of binaries you can add to the library. Some advanced features are only available after an in-app purchase or subscription. ### What kind of NFC tags does placiibo support? Currently, placiibo exclusively supports NTAG215 NFC tags. It is designed for writing encrypted NFC tags and requires encryption keys of 160 bytes. The binary files supported must be between 532 bytes and 572 bytes. The app does not currently support NDEF. ### Who is placiibo intended for? This app is for users who need to write raw binary data to NTAG215 NFC tags. This includes individuals and professionals looking for solutions in areas like access management for buildings, creating employee or student identification, or implementing NFC tags in figurines for interactive video game experiences. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2026-06-02 placiibo 2.0 is the biggest placiibo update yet. What started as a focused amiibo backup writer has been rebuilt into a full all-in-one amiibo collection manager, catalog browser, game compatibility guide and NFC toolkit. Almost every part of the app is new, redesigned or expanded. New in placiibo 2.0: • Complete collection tracking Build and manage your amiibo collection in detail. Mark amiibo as owned, add them to your wishlist or mark them as favorites, track quantity, condition, ratings, notes, custom tags, purchase cost and current value, and see statistics about your collection over time. • Full amiibo catalog and game guide Browse a complete and always up-to-date amiibo catalog with characters, series, release information, compatible games and in-game benefits. See what each amiibo does across Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Wii U and Nintendo 3DS titles, or start from a game to discover every supported amiibo. • Powerful search, filters and layouts Search by name, character, series, type, custom tag and collection status. Filter and sort your collection, switch between list and grid layouts, save your preferred layout and sorting options, and customize which details appear on collection cards. • Expanded NFC scanning, backup and writing Scan and identify amiibo, create personal archival backups, write your own amiibo backup files (.bin) to compatible tags and devices, and manage larger collections faster with bulk scanning, bulk import and bulk collection editing. Supported options include NTAG I2C Plus 2K, NTAG215, Flashiibo, N2 Elite and PowerTags. • Game data editing Edit supported amiibo game data and write changes back to your amiibo, including support for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Splatoon and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. • Market value insights Track purchase cost, current value, historical collection progress and market price trends for the amiibo you own, with value graphs to help you follow your collection over time. • iCloud sync and expanded import/export Keep your collection synced across devices. Import and export data using placiibo backups, CSV files, amiibo backup files (.bin), ZIP archives, FCA archives and all-in-one backup files. • New iPad, Apple Watch and tvOS experiences placiibo now supports more Apple devices than ever, with an iPadOS experience, Apple Watch support with complications, and a tvOS app for browsing your collection on the big screen. macOS and visionOS are also supported in iPad compatibility mode. • Widgets and system integration Use Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets, find amiibo, games, series, characters and types through Spotlight, and unlock Game Center achievements. Siri Shortcuts can scan amiibo, open amiibo, show filtered collection views or statistics, and toggle owned or wishlist status. • Customization and accessibility Personalize placiibo with color themes, alternative app icons, configurable layouts and card details. This update also includes accessibility improvements throughout the app. • Redesigned from the ground up placiibo 2.0 includes a new interface, improved onboarding, clearer collection workflows, better performance and many reliability fixes. Existing users can keep using their saved backup data, now with far more ways to organize, explore, value and preserve their amiibo collection. ### 1.6.4 — 2023-05-17 • Fixed bug that would generate an overabundance in diagnostics data. • Fixed other minor bugs. ### 1.6.3 — 2022-11-07 Thank you for supporting us, we're happy to share with you the changes made in placiibo 1.6 below: • placiibo is now 100% ad free, because truth be told, we don't like ads either! • Added demo for first time users to help them make their first free tag. • Added trial on monthly subscription so that placiibo can be tried out for a period without limitations. • Added a progress bar during the writing process to let you know how far along the writing process is. Please keep the tag in place until all the dots turn green and the lock closes. • Added improvement to finding FAQ and knowledge base articles. • Added improvement to contact option with chat option if live support is available. • Added an in-app option to manage your subscription. • Added in-app option to request a refund from Apple. • Added an option to redeem a promo code within placiibo. • Improved privacy by switching from Google Firebase to TelemetryDeck for app analytics. • Improved option to restore purchases to be more visible and clear. • Fixed a bug that would cause erroneous subscription status. • Fixed a bug that would prevent error message from being shown during writing process when iPhone would lose contact with tag. • Fixed other minor bugs and made some improvements under the hood. --- This version fixes some bugs in 1.6: • Fixed an issue that would lock users out of managing the encryption key despite having an active purchase • Fixed an issue that would prevent users from upgrading to Lifetime Unlimited Family • Fixed an issue that would erroneously suggest eligibility for free trial despite being ineligible • Fixed other minor bugs and made some minor improvements behind the scenes ### 1.6.2 — 2022-10-31 Thank you for supporting us, we're happy to share with you the changes made in placiibo 1.6 below: • placiibo is now 100% ad free, because truth be told, we don't like ads either! • Added demo for first time users to help them make their first free tag. • Added trial on monthly subscription so that placiibo can be tried out for a period without limitations. • Added a progress bar during the writing process to let you know how far along the writing process is. Please keep the tag in place until all the dots turn green and the lock closes. • Added improvement to finding FAQ and knowledge base articles. • Added improvement to contact option with chat option if live support is available. • Added an in-app option to manage your subscription. • Added in-app option to request a refund from Apple. • Added an option to redeem a promo code within placiibo. • Improved privacy by switching from Google Firebase to TelemetryDeck for app analytics. • Improved option to restore purchases to be more visible and clear. • Fixed a bug that would cause erroneous subscription status. • Fixed a bug that would prevent error message from being shown during writing process when iPhone would lose contact with tag. • Fixed other minor bugs and made some improvements under the hood. --- This version fixes some minor bugs in 1.6: • Fixed an issue that prevented purchases initiated via App Store promotion to be properly handled ### 1.6.1 — 2022-10-29 • Fixed bug that could cause placiibo to remain in Demo state despite already having purchased an active product • Fixed other minor bugs and made some minor improvements under the hood Release notes from prior version (1.6): Important: This update requires that you update to iOS 16.1 Thank you for supporting us, we're happy to share with you the changes made in placiibo 1.6 below: • placiibo is now 100% ad free, because truth be told, we don't like ads either! • Added demo for first time users to help them make their first free tag. • Added trial on monthly subscription so that placiibo can be tried out for a period without limitations. • Added a progress bar during the writing process to let you know how far along the writing process is. Please keep the tag in place until all the dots turn green and the lock closes. • Added improvement to finding FAQ and knowledge base articles. • Added improvement to contact option with chat option if live support is available. • Added an in-app option to manage your subscription. • Added in-app option to request a refund from Apple. • Added an option to redeem a promo code within placiibo. • Improved privacy by switching from Google Firebase to TelemetryDeck for app analytics. • Improved option to restore purchases to be more visible and clear. • Fixed a bug that would cause erroneous subscription status. • Fixed a bug that would prevent error message from being shown during writing process when iPhone would lose contact with tag. • Fixed other minor bugs and made some improvements under the hood. ## Apps similar to placiibo | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Tagmiibo: Write NFC Tags](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tagmiibo-write-nfc-tags/id1578966288) | 4.8 (2,502) | Free | Reference | | [Horizonpedia](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/horizonpedia/id1514592054) | 4.2 (94) | Free | Reference | | [Amiibo Guide – TOTK, BOTW, EOW](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiibo-guide-totk-botw-eow/id1602924918) | 4.7 (27) | Free | Reference | | [ACNH.Guide for Animal Crossing](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acnhguide-for-animal-crossing/id1504317399) | 4.8 (12,307) | Free | Reference | | [Pokopedia: Pokopia Dex & Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokopedia-pokopia-dex-and-guide/id6759828943) | 4.8 (576) | Free | Reference | | [ACNH Travel Guide](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/acnh-travel-guide/id1502818559) | 4.9 (3,880) | $3.99 | Reference | ## Related topics [placiibo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/placiibo) · [ally amiibo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ally-amiibo) · [placebo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/placebo) · [amiibo writer](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/amiibo-writer) · [amiibo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/amiibo) · [amiiboss](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/amiiboss) · [nfc amiibo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/nfc-amiibo) · [amiibox](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/amiibox) · [amibo](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/amibo) · [amibox](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/amibox) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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