Comparison

Backbone vs Collectibles.com

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Backbone

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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. Forgot to bookmark? Once a video is captured, Backbone’s app helps you identify your most action-packed moments automatically, allowing you to show off your best moments and highlights with ease. ■ Party with your friends With Backbone’s Rich Presence feature, you can get push notifications when your friends start playing games on Backbone, making it easy to join the action in real-time. Once you see a friend online, you can link up for voice chat inside the app and move from game to game, seamlessly. To learn more, download the app or visit https://backbone.com/ A Backbone+ subscription is required for some features within the app. Any feedback? Use the in-app feedback tool, ping us at support@playbackbone.com or tweet us @backbone Terms of Use: https://backbone.com/terms/

About

Collectibles.com

Easily identify and value your collectibles using AI-powered scanning. Manage your entire collection, track market trends, and connect with a community of fellow enthusiasts. Discover new items and earn rewards for your contributions.

Highlights
  • AI-powered scanning and identification
  • Real-time valuation and market price tracking
  • Personalized collection profile
  • Comprehensive collection management
  • Market trend analysis
  • Community connection and discovery
  • Reward system for contributions
Features
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Discover the true value of your collectibles with the Collectibles.com app! Whether it's coins, comics, cards, or other rarities – our app provides you with all the tools you need to effortlessly manage and evaluate your collection. Unleash the power of our AI-driven app for collectors to easily identify and appraise your valuable collectibles. With just a few clicks, you can scan any collectible and determine its value. Join our community of collectors where you can connect with like-minded enthusiasts, share your passion, and discover hidden treasures. From trading cards and vintage toys to coins, comics, and rare sports memorabilia – Collectibles.com highlights the stories and personal experiences behind each valuable collectible. Features that enhance your collecting experience: ► Scan and Identify: Use the integrated AI to scan collectibles and determine their value in real time. ► Valuation: Instantly find out what your collectibles are worth and stay updated with current market prices. ► Personal Profile: Showcase your unique collection on a personalized profile page and share your passion with the world. ► Collection Management: Organize and track your entire collection in one place – accessible anytime, anywhere. ► Market Comparison: View price trends and current sales values in the collector’s market. ► Discover New Collectibles: Explore new collectibles, popular categories, and learn from the expertise within our community. ► Get Rewarded: Earn points for your contributions and exchange them for exclusive perks and rewards to make your collecting journey even more rewarding. ► Explore Various Categories: Coins, stamps, watches, jewelry, art, video games, books, antiques, comics, wines, sneakers, postcards, toys, trading cards. Whether you are an experienced collector or just starting out, Collectibles.com is your ultimate companion. With Collectibles.com, you have everything you need as a collector in one app. Download the app now and discover the true value of your collection! Terms of Use: https://collectibles.com/terms-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://collectibles.com/privacy Questions or comments? Let us know: support@collectibles.com Collectibles.com is a Collectbase Inc. company, founded by three entrepreneurs and collectors who love this hobby. Formerly known as Cardbase, we started in 2020 as a valuation and collection management service for sports cards. We may receive an affiliate commission when you make a purchase through links on our site. This helps us maintain and further develop our platform while keeping it free for general users. Thank you for your support!

Screenshots

Backbone4 screens
Collectibles.com4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Collectibles.com at 71% against Backbone's 51%. Backbone's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (100K vs 9.9K). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backbone sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Collectibles.com sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Backbone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backbone has 100K ratings behind it against 9.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Backbone's written reviews are positive against 71% of Collectibles.com's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backbone ships an update every 3 weeks, Collectibles.com monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Backbone versus Collectibles.com: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackboneCollectibles.com
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (100K ratings) — better4.6 (9.9K ratings)
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews70.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings100K — better9.9K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#61 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size422 MB102 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperBackbone Labs, Inc. (US)Collectbase Inc.

Customer experience

Backbone

All ratings99,957 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews896 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral8.5%
Negative40.5%

Collectibles.com

All ratings9,898 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews573 reviews
Positive70.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative22.9%

User reviews

Backbone

From 100K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Collectibles.com

From 9.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Helpful for tracking collection
  • 💡 Great for finding card values
  • 🤖 Accurate card recognition

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy login and account issues
  • 🔍 Inaccurate card pricing and data
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • ⏱️ Slow performance and loading times

Bugs and requests

Backbone

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Random disconnections during gameplay
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Issues with controller button mapping
  • Incompatibility with certain games

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow use without subscription
  • Add more customization options
  • Improve compatibility with various phone models
  • Integrate with more cloud gaming services

Collectibles.com

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Cards not recognized or added properly
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect card details and pricing
  • Login and account management issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Bulk delete and editing options
  • Ability to share/export collection
  • More comprehensive card database
  • Improved scanning and recognition

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Backbone

Subscriptions14
  • Backbone+7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Backbone+$3.991 Month
  • Backbone+$7.991 Month
Show 11 more
  • Backbone+1 Month trial2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Backbone+1 Year trial$29.991 Year
  • Backbone+1 Year trial2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Backbone+1 Month trial$39.991 Year
  • Backbone+3 Months trial$39.991 Year
  • Backbone+7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Backbone+14 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Backbone+3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Backbone+ 41 Year trial$39.991 Year
  • Backbone+14 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Backbone+7 Days trial$49.991 Year
15 purchases

Collectibles.com

Subscriptions14
  • Unlimited plan (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Unlimited plan (1 month)$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited plan (1 month)$4.991 Month
Show 11 more
  • Unlimited plan (1 month)$7.991 Month
  • Unlimited plan (1 month)$8.991 Month
  • Unlimited plan (1 month)$9.991 Month
  • Cardbase premium (1 month)$24.991 Month
  • Unlimited plan (1 year)$24.991 Year
  • Unlimited plan (1 year)$29.991 Year
  • Unlimited plan (1 year)$39.991 Year
  • Unlimited plan (1 year)$49.991 Year
  • Unlimited plan (1 year)$59.991 Year
  • Unlimited plan (1 year)$79.991 Year
  • Cardbase premium (1 year)$249.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Plan - Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is Backbone free?
Backbone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Collectibles.com free?
Collectibles.com is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backbone or Collectibles.com?
Backbone is rated higher. Backbone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 100K ratings, while Collectibles.com averages 4.6 from 9.9K ratings.
Do Backbone or Collectibles.com have ads?
Neither Backbone nor Collectibles.com shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backbone or Collectibles.com?
Backbone ships an update every 3 weeks, and Collectibles.com monthly. Most recently, Backbone was updated on September 24, 2026 and Collectibles.com on September 23, 2026.

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