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Apple App Store Backbone — Next-Level Play

Backbone Labs, Inc

98,313
Reviews
4.8
Rating
Oct 19, 2020
Launch Date
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Product Positioning & Context

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/
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What is Backbone — Next-Level Play?
Backbone — Next-Level Play is a digital product or tool described as: Backbone Labs, Inc
Where did Backbone — Next-Level Play originate?
Data for Backbone — Next-Level Play was aggregated directly from the Apple App Store community ecosystem, representing raw developer and early-adopter sentiment.
When was Backbone — Next-Level Play publicly launched?
The initial public indexing or launch date for Backbone — Next-Level Play within our tracked developer communities was recorded on October 19, 2020.
How popular is Backbone — Next-Level Play?
Backbone — Next-Level Play has achieved measurable traction, logging over 98,313 reviews and facilitating 5 recorded discussions or engagements.
Which technical categories define Backbone — Next-Level Play?
Based on metadata extraction, Backbone — Next-Level Play is categorized under topics such as: Social Networking, Lifestyle.
How does the creator describe Backbone — Next-Level Play?
The original author or development team describes the product as follows: "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..."

Community Voice & Feedback

DrewisKewl • Jun 20, 2026
it logged me out and then got stuck on a loading screen
leonissfgteev • Jun 16, 2026
My backbone was working great when I bought it but like 2 weeks without using it, it stopped working I hopped on Fortnite and the controller made my character move without me moving it.
Billy Bob 1527 • Jun 15, 2026
When i go to use my controller my L2 and L1 buttons dont work, i need help on what to do
Optimuscrank • Jun 14, 2026
Aim n shoot don’t work properly. You have to aim crouch then shoot to keep the aim on.
rizz hansen • Jun 9, 2026
had to removed the app cause everytime i try open the playstation home button on remote play it sends me to backbone app everytime kept the controller so is very good but the app opening itself is super ANNOYING!!!
Breezy0block • Jun 5, 2026
After only 2 months of purchase left trigger button stopped working.
Dndnebrbdje • Jun 5, 2026
I plugged my it into my iPhone and as soon as i got on the app the back bone would not work but I don’t know if I had to set it up or something but when I finally created my account it kept telling me to broadcast and it wouldn’t go away and when I tried to use the the buttons it just stopped. Most infuriating thing I had to deal with
IHeartRevolution. • May 30, 2026
so heres problem one: if i connect my backbone to my phone it switches to backbone audio and then i cant here. so i went to check my control center audio center the iphone audio was gone and i have no idea how to fix it. anyways heres problem two: can u pls make xbox remote play in the backbone app free? because i dont wanna pay money to play xbox games.
Gabe metcalf • May 29, 2026
You can play so many games on this app with a controller on your phone and its awesome! Most definitely worth the money.
Jtdalt • May 26, 2026
Emulator won’t save unless you don’t close the app, and even then will freeze. Xbox all works good. Codm perfect! Stardew valley perfect! Decent app! Just needs work. And a lower price for subscription.
Unknown. 6767 • May 24, 2026
It took me to pictures of naked men and I can’t connect my Xbox damnit
Dro_5 • May 23, 2026
I bought a pro controller from them a month ago used it about 5 times. I noticed it wasn’t charging so I thought it was full went to plug it to my phone and nothing. Looked online found some troubleshooting things I can do and nothing work. This product is a scam! I subscribed to their yearly subscription which I want a refund back on as well. Horrible horrible product. This is supposed to be the pro? Smh

Update: they will not give me a refund even though it was bought 5/10 not even a month like I thought. They rather send me another broken controller. GAMERS DO NOT BUY. Seen better ones on Amazon and I’m going to try them
Smashhermillan • May 17, 2026
Like the idea of a new game
Top games101 • May 16, 2026
Ever since the last couple new updates the backbone will connect to the audio port instead of phone speakers
the_916_kid • May 14, 2026
I love the product and the services but recently I had went too use the backbone app loading cyberpunk 2077 it will not load the game and crashes before I get a chance to play it this has been going on for about a week now please have the developers fix this bug

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