Comparison

placiibo vs NFCBlanks

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

placiibo

This tool allows you to write raw binary files to NTAG215 NFC tags. It supports encrypted writing and offers a library to manage your binary files. Explore endless possibilities for access management, IDs, and video game interactions.

Highlights
  • Write raw binary files to NTAG215 tags
  • Encrypted writing to tags
  • Library for managing binary files
  • Dark Mode
  • Customizable app icon
Features
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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/ ——

About

NFCBlanks

Features
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NFCBlanks – Secure NFC Tag Writing & Management NFCBlanks is a powerful NFC tag writing and management app designed for secure authentication, data storage, and contactless transactions. Whether you're a business or an individual looking to enhance security, NFCBlanks offers a seamless way to program and read NFC tags with advanced encryption. Key Features: Write & Read NFC Tags – Easily program NFC tags with secure data, URLs, or custom information. Take full control of your NFC tags with NFCBlanks and experience next-level security and convenience. Download now and unlock the power of secure NFC

Screenshots

placiibo4 screens
NFCBlanks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NFCBlanks at none against placiibo's 15. NFCBlanks also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.1). placiibo's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. placiibo sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. NFCBlanks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
placiibo versus NFCBlanks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterplaciiboNFCBlanks
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.111.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShipwreck, LLCOku Akpabio

Bugs and requests

placiibo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashing when trying to upgrade
  • Saved files disappearing after reinstall
  • Writing to NFC tags not working consistently
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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.)

NFCBlanks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

placiibo

Subscriptions6
  • placiibo Pro - Weekly2 variants$2.997 Days
  • placiibo Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • placiibo Pro - Monthly$4.991 Month
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  • placiibo Pro - Yearly$16.991 Year
  • placiibo Pro - Yearly2 variants$22.991 Year
  • placiibo Pro - Yearly3 Days trial$22.991 Year
One-time6
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Kind Tip$2.99
  • Generous Tip$4.99
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  • placiibo Pro - Lifetime$34.99
  • placiibo Pro - Lifetime2 variants$49.99
  • placiibo Pro - Lifetime$99.99
None

NFCBlanks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is placiibo free?
placiibo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NFCBlanks free?
NFCBlanks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do placiibo or NFCBlanks have ads?
Neither placiibo nor NFCBlanks shows ads.

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