Reviews of Back Button - Anywhere

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List of user reviews and ratings for Back Button - Anywhere

Total ratings

4.10 (Rating count: 9,558)

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Review summary

Users prize Back Button - Anywhere as a lightweight, reliable floating back button that is movable, resizable, and customizable, usable across apps and in multi-window mode. Major downsides are intrusive ads and occasional reliability issues (disappearing, locking, finicky gestures). A paid, ad-free option is frequently requested.

Pros

Very useful by providing a simple back button that helps avoid getting stuck on webpages; praised as a lightweight, essential tool.
Lightweight with no unnecessary bloat and a straightforward configuration UI; easy to use.
Movable and resizable floating button that can be placed anywhere on screen, including under your thumb, and can overlay other apps or work in multi-window mode.
Highly customizable appearance (size, color, background) for personal preferences.
Reliable and intuitive to operate, with positive notes about rotation handling and minimal extra features.

Cons

Intrusive ads; frequent video ads per interaction and a common desire for an ad-free or paid version.
Button can disappear or become disabled when the phone is locked, which is frustrating.
Gestures can be finicky, especially with cases or on certain devices, causing occasional usability issues.
Many users request an option to remove ads or pay for an ad-free version.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.80

All time rating average: 4.10

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20% (17)

Date	Author	Comment
2026-04-29	Ge*****	very useful
very useful
2026-04-17	Li*****	I'd be lost without this app. 5 stars
I'd be lost without this app. 5 stars
2026-04-11	Ca*****	Useless
Useless
2026-03-01	Be*****	Of all the apps Google Play offers--many of them heavily laden with too many bells and whistles--this simple back button is by far the most useful (and used) app I've ever downloaded. No more getting accidentally stuck on a webpage that precludes you from leaving. This Back Button app is more than just a useful tool, it will set you FREE!
Of all the apps Google Play offers--many of them heavily laden with too many bells and whistles--this simple back button is by far the most useful (and used) app I've ever downloaded. No more getting accidentally stuck on a webpage that precludes you from leaving. This Back Button app is more than just a useful tool, it will set you FREE!
2026-02-23	Re*****	It's Good
It's Good
2026-02-22	Ms*****	finally
finally
2026-02-20	Ab*****	like
like
2026-01-31	Al*****	Nice
Nice
2026-01-25	jo*****	Always misbehave
Always misbehave
2026-01-19	no*****	if you simple floating back button that do the job. this is for you. light and easy to use
if you simple floating back button that do the job. this is for you. light and easy to use