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Backbone — Next-Level Play

Backbone — Next-Level Play

by Backbone Labs, Inc

98K ratings
844 reviews
#49 in top-grossing Social Networking
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🌐 Social Networking
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 19, 2020
  • August 6, 2026

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Developer

Backbone Labs, Inc
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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

Summarized from real user reviews of Backbone. Based on 98K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 5 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Social Networking app.

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

1.10.1

August 6, 2026

Bug fixes, enhancements, and performance improvements

Subscription plans

Backbone+

All Access

$7.991 Month
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 49-1

Social Networking

This app dropped -1 position in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

Top Free

📈 111+6

Social Networking

This app rose +6 positions in Social Networking chart.

Last updated on August 17, 2026.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Backbone rocks to me. (PlayStation Version)

Great App…it does what it’s supposed and designed to do.
Na3’Na3’

it was good until may

i literally haven’t been able to use the app since may this year
DrewisKewlDrewisKewl

Best thing since sliced bread

I remember pre-ordering my backbone and have not looked back since so many of my favorite games, can be saved and became so much fun and easier to play. Streaming became more effortless as well.
TAE JIN JINTAE JIN JIN

Logged me out for no reason

Keeps logging me out of my Xbox account & it logged me out of the app
colt holsteincolt holstein

Issues

Worked good for a while but now most driving/off-road game don’t work would like to understand why please get back about this
apex223apex223
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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.