AmiiBoss vs Umiibo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
Umiibo
Organize your NFC-compatible figurines with a personal collection database. Easily import and restore NFC tag data from various formats. Manage your digital collection of figurines.
- NFC figurine collection database
- Import NFC tag data (.zip, .rar, .bin)
- Restore NFC data to tags
- Organize owned figurines
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Umiibo: * Highlight and organize NFC-compatible figurines you already own in your personal collection database. * Easily import NFC tag data you already have, supporting .zip, .rar, and .bin formats. * Restore previously saved NFC data to compatible NTAG215 tags and supported accessories. Disclaimer: Umiibo is an independent NFC collection management tool. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo or any other trademark holder. All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Subscription Name: Premium Subscription Subscription Period: 1 month or 1 year (auto-renewable) Payment will be charged to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device settings: Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://image.umiibo.app/termsofservice Privacy Policy: https://image.umiibo.app/privacypolicy
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Verdict
AmiiBoss and Umiibo both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of AmiiBoss's written reviews are positive against 43% of Umiibo's. AmiiBoss also leads on ratings volume (662 vs 107). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. AmiiBoss sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Umiibo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for AmiiBoss against 4.4 for Umiibo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmiiBoss has 662 ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of AmiiBoss's written reviews are positive against 43% of Umiibo's.
AmiiBoss ships an update monthly, Umiibo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AmiiBoss | Umiibo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (662 ratings) — better | 4.4 (107 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.3% of reviews — better | 43.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 662 — better | 107 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Diffuse Thinking LLC | 紫晴 王 |
Customer experience
AmiiBoss
Umiibo
Bugs and requests
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
Umiibo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
AmiiBoss
- Raise Write Limit by 15$5.99
- PREMIUM$12.99
- PREMIUM$14.99
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- PREMIUM$39.99
Umiibo
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual$7.991 Year
- Lifetime$5.99
