“While the app works fine and the controller works great, the problem I have is that the premium version is a subscription and not a one time purchase and setting controls for games without controller support is locked behind said…”
Public review signal · 476 reviews scanned · scope limited to review patterns.
4.8 ★121,347 ratings
500K+Downloads
12+Age rating
442 MBApp size
FreeIn-app purchases
About this app
Backbone turns your iPhone and iPad Mini into the ultimate gaming device.
■ Play any game or service that supports game controllers.
The Backbone One controller works with services like PS Remote Play, Xbox Game Pass (xCloud), Apple Arcade, Xbox Remote Play, Google Stadia, and Amazon Luna.
It also works with games like Call of Duty: Mobile, Minecraft and Genshin Impact.
Press the Backbone Button to bring up the app and launch into your favorite games that support controllers from one place.
■ Record, edit, and share epic gaming clips
Backbone One has a built-in Capture button that allows you to easily screen record or screenshot gameplay and share directly to social platforms like Instagram Stories and iMessage, all directly from your mobile device.
■ Never miss a moment
Hold the Capture Button to bookmark a moment when recording.…
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Developer replies to reviews
Replies to fewer than 1 review in 20
Price in the store description
States no price and billing period
Cancelling, in the store description
Does not say how to cancel
Themes reported by reviewers
No theme reported
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Five-star share of ratings
80–89% five-star
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In the package we scanned
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Graded bands · predicate set 1.4 · how these are measured
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Paywall blocks the basics5 reviews · user report
Highlighted reviews
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“Works but why do I need to pay to use the app... 🤦🏻 I already bought your product.”
“I genuinely wish mapping for games with no controller support wasn't locked behind a paywall, like I already payed alot for a backbone. I am not spending 40$ a year for that. also emulators are free on mobile why would anyone even bother…”
Assessment & version history
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Store listing updated to version 1.10.3.
What this app sells
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