# Amiibox vs Amii NFC

The clearest difference is rating: Amiibox at 4.7 against Amii NFC's 3.9. Amiibox also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 38) and device support (6 vs 1). Amii NFC's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amiibox sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and Amii NFC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amiibox holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amiibox has 1.9K ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Amiibox's written reviews are positive against 70% of Amii NFC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Amiibox ships an update every 2 months, Amii NFC every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amiibox | Amii NFC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiibox-identify-and-write-nfc/id1580281187/reviews)** | [3.9 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amii-nfc/id1592543252/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 38 |
| Positive reviews | 60.7% of reviews | **69.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RanduSoft SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132039950) | [Romain Talleu](https://appshunter.io/developer/663691879) |

## What reviewers say

### Amiibox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amiibox-identify-and-write-nfc/id1580281187)

Easily manage your amiibo collection by scanning NFC tags to add them or writing amiibo data to various NFC tags. Import your own files and discover amiibo details, game benefits, and more. Supports all amiibo releases and offers a user-friendly, ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Scan NFC tags to add amiibo, Write amiibo data to NFC tags, Import amiibo from .bin files, View amiibo details and game benefits, Manage collection and wishlist, Offline support, Ad-free experience

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Amiibox Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| One credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Five credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ten credits | $6.99 | one-time |
| Amiibox Premium | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Convenient for tracking amiibo collection
- 🚀 Helpful for creating NFC tags
- 👍 Great customer service
- 👍 Frequent updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Scanning issues and crashes
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain devices
- 💰 Paid credits required for writing NFC tags
- 🔒 Concerns about data security and privacy

**Reported bugs**

- Certain amiibo not recognized or disappearing from collection
- Writing NFC tags not working as expected
- Apple Pay interference when trying to write NFC tags

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually add amiibo without scanning
- Filtering and sorting options for collection
- Confirmation when writing NFC tags
- Support for exporting/backing up collection data


### Amii NFC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amii-nfc/id1592543252)

Easily back up and identify your amiibo figures. This app supports over 838 amiibo from popular series like Animal Crossing and Zelda. It offers a simple interface for scanning, importing, and managing your collection with offline support and customization options.

**Highlights:** Scan amiibo figures, Import amiibo backups from files, Support for ZIP files, NTAG215 and Power Tag support, Get amiibo identifier and collection details, Offline functionality, Customizable appearance

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amiibox free?

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

### Is Amii NFC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amiibox or Amii NFC?

Amiibox is rated higher. Amiibox averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Amii NFC averages 3.9 from 38 ratings.

### Do Amiibox or Amii NFC have ads?

Amiibox shows ads; Amii NFC does not.

### Which is updated more often, Amiibox or Amii NFC?

Amiibox ships an update every 2 months, and Amii NFC every 9 days. Most recently, Amiibox was updated on October 30, 2026 and Amii NFC on October 30, 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.*