Umiibo vs Buddy Timer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Buddy Timer
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Designed for players of Pokémon GO to track buddy excitement actions. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Niantic or The Pokémon Company.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Umiibo at none against Buddy Timer's shown. Umiibo also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Buddy Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases 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. Umiibo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Buddy Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Umiibo ships an update every 3 weeks, Buddy Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Umiibo | Buddy Timer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (107 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 107 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | 紫晴 王 | HANNES DAVID ÖSTLUND |
In-app purchases
Umiibo
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- Annual$7.991 Year
- Lifetime$5.99
Buddy Timer
- Remove Ads$2.99
