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24 alternatives to Amiibox for iOS

Write Amiibo to NFC tags with your iPhone

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Amiibox for iOS launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Amiilog for iOS▲86

   Collect 'em all

   2023 · cornet.im · its alternatives →

2. 2
   placiibo▲4

   A collection manager and NFC toolkit for amiibo

   Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   placiibo▲2

   The NFC Writing Tool

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Warby Parker Virtual Try-On▲117

   You can now try on our eyeglasses using your iPhone X

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Amiiboshelf▲3

   Collect, buy, sell, trade Amiibos.

   2023 · amiiboshelf.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   ManGo▲75

   Anime & Manga tracker app for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

   2022 · rocketscience-it.nl · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Wishes▲217

   Tell your AI what you love, it goes on your wishlist

   2024 · wishes.app · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Amiibo Vault▲2

   Discover, scan and collect. Your Amiibo Companion

   2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Plinky▲211

   Easily save links, enjoy them later

   2024 · plinky.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Sutāto▲84

    Play NES and Gameboy games on IOS

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Super Mario Run▲327

    Mario jumps into a new adventure on iPhone and iPad

    2016 · supermariorun.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Snappables, by Snapchat▲160

    Bringing AR games to Snapchat

    2018 · snap.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    I made a app that uses NFC as a physical switch to block distractions▲225

    Hi HN! Super proud to showcase Foqos! I wanted to create a way to physically block apps on my phone, always had a bunch of NFC tags, combined the 2 together over the holiday break and Foqos was born. You can create profiles, write them to NFC tags and track your weekly focus. Its completely open source and will always be free! There is an affiliate link in the app for nfc tags and donations are completely optional Link here: https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/foqos/id6736793117

    2025 · foqos.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Pemoji▲84

    AR video app which lets you place your Bitmoji in real space

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Tago▲63

    Private shopping communities powered by creators

    May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Cookooz▲72

    Snap, tag, plan your recipes

    2018 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    NFC Taggy Tools▲6

    Read, write & manage nfc tags

    Nov 2025 · nfctaggy.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Bitmoji▲106

    Turns your avatar into stickers and emoji

    2014 · bitmoji.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Chestr Wishlist 1.0 Web + iOS App▲195

    Save products, get discount + restock alerts & more

    2023 · getchestr.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Glitter▲179

    Create & collect personal trading cards ✨

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Indie Sticker Pack▲149

    Limited-time sticker pack from your favorite indie iOS apps

    2020 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Mega Man▲133

    The original Mega Man for NES now on iOS and Android

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Replica▲112

    Play Nintendo Switch games on your iPad display

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Amio▲114

    Single developer-friendly API, multiple messengers.

    2018 · amio.io · its alternatives →

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