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Backbone — Next-Level Play

Backbone — Next-Level Play

by Backbone Labs, Inc. (US)

102K ratings
933 reviews
#63 in top-grossing Social Networking
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🌐 Social Networking
Free
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Released
October 19, 2020
Updated
October 22, 2026

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Developer

Backbone Labs, Inc. (US)
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About

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful gaming console. Play a wide range of games and services, record and share epic gameplay moments, and connect with friends for seamless multiplayer experiences. Discover and launch your favorite controller-supported games from a single app.

✓Play any game or service supporting controllers
✓Record, edit, and share gameplay clips
✓Automatic highlight detection
✓Friend notifications and in-app voice chat
✓Centralized game launcher
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What users say about Backbone

Reviews of Backbone are mixed: the Social Networking app is rated 4.8/5 from 102K App Store ratings. What users like most: great gaming experience, seamless integration with app. Top complaints: expensive subscription, locked features behind paywall. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Great gaming experience
  • 👍Seamless integration with app
  • 🎮Feels like a dedicated gaming device
  • 💡Turns phone into a portable console
  • 🎨Sleek and premium design

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription
  • 🔒Locked features behind paywall
  • 🔌Requires removing phone case
  • 🎮Ergonomics not ideal for all games
  • 🐛Connectivity issues and bugs
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What's New in Backbone

1.10.5

October 22, 2026

Bug fixes, enhancements, and performance improvements

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Backbone+

All Access

$7.991 Month
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 63-4

Social Networking

This app dropped -4 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

Top Free

📈 155+7

Social Networking

This app rose +7 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on October 29, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Backbone

This app is real deal really love how you can play on multiple platforms as well!!!!
SShellguts

I had an good experience

I bought this ps5 edition 1 and it connected
Iiplayoncontroler

Used to be great…

This app used to be amazing, but unfortunately this app has stopped working and won’t even load.
TTheManoViper

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𝕄𝕪 𝕘𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕜𝕖𝕖𝕡𝕤 𝕕𝕠𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕤𝕥𝕦𝕗𝕗 𝕠𝕟 𝕚𝕥𝕤 𝕠𝕨𝕟
GMGood job Moshang

Money hungry

The ideas cool but it requires so much money. $40 for plus if you wanna play Xbox games, along with needing Xbox Gamepass Ultimate for most games
TTjcreamthe3rd
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Random disconnections during gameplay

Bug

App crashes and freezes

Bug

Issues with controller button mapping

Bug

Incompatibility with certain games

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Requested Features

4 requests

Allow use without subscription

Feature

Add more customization options

Feature

Improve compatibility with various phone models

Feature

Integrate with more cloud gaming services

Feature

FAQ

What does the Backbone app do?

The Backbone app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a premium gaming device. It allows you to play any game or service that supports game controllers, including popular platforms like Xbox Game Pass and Apple Arcade. The app also provides tools to record, edit, and share your gameplay highlights.

What are the key features of the Backbone app?

Key features include the ability to play a wide variety of controller-supported games and services, a built-in Capture button for easy screen recording and screenshots, automatic detection of action-packed moments for highlight reels, and a Rich Presence feature that allows you to see when friends are playing and join them for voice chat.

Is the Backbone app free to use?

The Backbone app itself is free to download and use. However, some advanced features within the app require a Backbone+ subscription. This subscription model allows for enhanced functionality beyond the basic gaming and recording capabilities.

What devices is the Backbone app compatible with?

The Backbone app is designed to work with iPhones and iPad Minis, turning them into ultimate gaming devices. It leverages the Backbone One controller to provide a console-like gaming experience on these Apple mobile devices.

How can I use the Backbone app for gaming?

You can use the Backbone app by connecting the Backbone One controller to your iPhone or iPad. Once connected, you can launch the app to access and play any game or service that supports game controllers, such as PS Remote Play, Xbox Game Pass, and Apple Arcade, all from one convenient place.