AmiiBot vs AmiiBoss
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AmiiBot
Easily manage and duplicate your Amiibo figures using your iPhone's NFC capabilities. Store and back up your collection, and even create duplicates for use in games like Animal Crossing. Supports over 740 Amiibo figures.
- Amiibo Management
- Amiibo Duplication
- iCloud Sync
- Dark Mode
- NFC Scanning
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AmiiBot is the #1 choice for Amiibo management on your iPhone. AmiiBot allows you to store and duplicate your amiibos via NFC. WHO'S IT FOR: Whether you own a shelf of amiibos or just wanna some villagers on your Animal Crossing New Horizons island, AmiiBot gives you the functions you need. FEATURES: Amiibo Management Amiibo Duplication iCloud Sync Dark mode HOW IT WORKS: AmiiBot using new NFC* features introduced in iOS 13 to scan and copy amiibos. No searching, no browsing, just tap a button and put the amiibo near the phone. *only supported on iPhone. Help: DM @zrzrv5 on twitter or dev@1sec.plus Before You Buy - This App is an Amiibo Management App, not some magical 'summon Raymond to my island' App. It has a built-in database that supports 740+ amiibos. Still, until Nintendo releases a new Amiibo card series, it can not summon new villagers added in New Horizon into your island. - This app won't provide key files.
AmiiBoss
Create backups of your amiibo figures using NTAG215 tags. The app guides you through the process and allows you to scan and identify your existing amiibo collection. Unlock unlimited backups through a premium upgrade or by watching ads.
- Create amiibo backups
- Use NTAG215 tags
- Scan and identify amiibo
- Guided setup process
- Unlimited writes with premium
- Free writes via ads
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AmiiBoss creates amiibo backups using NTAG215. Just follow the steps prompted in the app. • 5 free tag writes are free. Upgrading to PREMIUM for unlimited writes. You also have the option of getting free writes by watching ads. • Amiibo scan & identify, so you can learn about the amiibos you own. • The correct tags and devices are recommended in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AmiiBoss at Free against AmiiBot's $2.99. AmiiBoss also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (662 vs 135). AmiiBot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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
AmiiBoss is free to download; AmiiBot costs $2.99 up front. AmiiBoss sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. AmiiBot asks for nothing beyond the download.
AmiiBoss holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 135 and 662 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of AmiiBot's written reviews are positive against 69% of AmiiBoss's.
AmiiBot ships an update every 6 days, AmiiBoss monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AmiiBot | AmiiBoss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (135 ratings) | 4.5 (662 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.7% of reviews | 69.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 135 | 662 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #111 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 128 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rui Zhou | Diffuse Thinking LLC |
Customer experience
AmiiBot
AmiiBoss
User reviews
AmiiBot
From 135 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 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
Room to improve
- ❌ 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
AmiiBoss
From 662 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful and responsive customer service
- 🔒 Secure and reliable for backing up amiibos
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative to buying physical amiibos
Room to improve
- 💰 Paid subscription required for unlimited writes
- 🗂️ Loss of previous user data and settings after update
- 🔒 Restricted free writes limit
Bugs and requests
AmiiBot
Reported bugs
8 issues- 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
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- Some amiibos cannot be written (Sanrio series reported)
- App becomes unresponsive after previous use
- Write popup doesn't appear in some scenarios
Requested features
7 requests- 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
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- Feature to show where to purchase amiibos online
- Better error messages and troubleshooting
AmiiBoss
Reported bugs
2 issues- Inconsistent NFC tag writing functionality
- App crashes or freezes on some devices
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to organize amiibo files
- Family sharing support for premium subscription
In-app purchases
AmiiBot
No in-app purchases
AmiiBoss
- Raise Write Limit by 15$5.99
- PREMIUM$12.99
- PREMIUM$14.99
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- PREMIUM$39.99
