AmiiBoss vs HyperTag
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.
HyperTag
This utility app allows users to manage Bluetooth NFC tags directly from their iPhone or iPad. It enables writing NTAG215 format data to compatible tags via a Bluetooth connection.
- Bluetooth NFC tag management
- Write NTAG215 data
- iPhone/iPad compatibility
- NFC tag programming
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This App is a tool to manage Bluetooth NFC Tag, use iPhone/iPad to write NTAG215 format data via Bluetooth to HyperTag
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AmiiBoss at 4.5 against HyperTag's 3.2. AmiiBoss also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (662 vs 5). HyperTag's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. AmiiBoss sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. HyperTag asks for nothing beyond the download.
AmiiBoss holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmiiBoss has 662 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of AmiiBoss's written reviews are positive against 67% of HyperTag's.
AmiiBoss ships an update monthly, HyperTag every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AmiiBoss | HyperTag |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (662 ratings) — better | 3.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 662 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.3 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Diffuse Thinking LLC | 宁 李 |
Customer experience
AmiiBoss
HyperTag
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
HyperTag
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
HyperTag
No in-app purchases
