# AmiiBoss vs PortalDex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PortalDex at none against AmiiBoss's 4. PortalDex also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and review sentiment (80% vs 69%). AmiiBoss's advantage is ratings volume (669 vs 13). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AmiiBoss sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. PortalDex asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for AmiiBoss against 4.5 for PortalDex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AmiiBoss has 669 ratings behind it against 13, 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 80% of PortalDex's.

AmiiBoss ships an update monthly, PortalDex weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | AmiiBoss | PortalDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (669 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiiboss/id1579972834/reviews) | **[4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portaldex/id6779376140/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **669** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 69.4% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 63 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diffuse Thinking LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692715488) | [Jensen Innovation v/Klaus Jensen](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779338899) |

## What reviewers say

### AmiiBoss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiiboss/id1579972834)

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.

**Highlights:** Create amiibo backups, Use NTAG215 tags, Scan and identify amiibo, Guided setup process, Unlimited writes with premium, Free writes via ads

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Raise Write Limit by 15 | $5.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $12.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $14.99 | one-time |
| PREMIUM | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient and easy to use
- 👍 Helpful and responsive customer service
- 🔒 Secure and reliable for backing up amiibos
- 💰 Cost-effective alternative to buying physical amiibos

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for unlimited writes
- 🗂️ Loss of previous user data and settings after update
- 🔒 Restricted free writes limit

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent NFC tag writing functionality
- App crashes or freezes on some devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to organize amiibo files
- Family sharing support for premium subscription


### PortalDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portaldex/id6779376140)

This fan-made app helps you track your Skylanders figure collection. Browse a comprehensive catalog, log owned items, manage wishlists, and identify duplicates. All data is stored locally and accessible offline.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive Skylanders catalog, Offline collection tracking, Wishlist management, Duplicate figure manager, Detailed figure information, Filter by game, element, rarity, type

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AmiiBoss free?

AmiiBoss is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PortalDex free?

PortalDex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AmiiBoss or PortalDex?

PortalDex is rated higher. AmiiBoss averages 4.5 out of 5 from 669 ratings, while PortalDex averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do AmiiBoss or PortalDex have ads?

Neither AmiiBoss nor PortalDex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AmiiBoss or PortalDex?

AmiiBoss ships an update monthly, and PortalDex weekly. Most recently, AmiiBoss was updated on October 25, 2026 and PortalDex on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*