BackChat! by RiverSky Labs (sole developer) — Help & FAQ
For any questions, issues, or feedback, reach out to us at:
Email: support@riverskylabs.com
We aim to respond within 48 hours.
BackChat! is a party game where players listen to a word or phrase played backwards, and try to mimic what they hear. The App records your attempt, reverses it, and everyone tries to guess the original phrase before it's revealed!
Tip: Too tricky? The first player can tap Skip Prompt to get a new phrase.
In scored mode, award a point to the player whose reversed recording sounded closest to the original phrase. The player with the most points at the end wins!
Use the share and download buttons on the reveal screen to save or send your favourite recordings to friends.
BackChat! stores all data locally on your device. We do not have access to any of your data. To delete all app data:
This will remove all recordings, game history, preferences, and cached data.
Alternatively, uninstalling the App will also remove all locally stored data.
To request deletion of any support correspondence (emails you have sent us), please email support@riverskylabs.com with the subject line "Delete My Correspondence".
Q: What Android version is required?
A: BackChat! requires Android 10 (API level 29) or higher. This is required for the MediaStore API used for downloading and saving audio recordings to your device's media library.
Q: Why does the App need microphone permission?
A: The microphone is the core gameplay mechanic. It records your spoken attempts so the App can reverse them and play them back. The microphone is only active when you press and hold the Record button. Audio is processed entirely on your device using a custom native module and is never sent anywhere.
Q: Why does the App need storage permission?
A: Storage access is only needed if you choose to download or save a recording to your device's media library. It is not required for normal gameplay.
Q: Does the App use the internet?
A: BackChat!'s core gameplay works offline — all audio recording and processing happens locally on your device. However, the App uses an internet connection for: displaying advertisements (free tier), verifying subscription status (BackChat! Pro), processing in-app purchases, and collecting anonymous usage analytics and crash reports to help improve the App. If you have no internet connection, ads will not display, analytics will be queued for later, and the App will default to free-tier access.
Q: What is BackChat! Pro?
A: BackChat! Pro is an optional subscription that unlocks all phrase categories and removes all advertisements. You can subscribe from the upgrade screen within the App. Subscriptions are billed through Google Play and can be managed or cancelled in Google Play Store > Subscriptions.
Q: How do I cancel my subscription?
A: Open the Google Play Store app, tap your profile icon, go to Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions, find BackChat! Pro, and tap Cancel. Your Pro benefits will continue until the end of the current billing period.
Q: My recording sounds distorted or too quiet. What can I do?
A: Make sure you're holding the device close to your mouth when recording. Check that no other apps are using the microphone at the same time. Restarting the App can also help if audio behaves unexpectedly.
Q: Can I share my recordings?
A: Yes. Use the share button to send recordings via your device's native share sheet (messaging apps, email, social media, etc.). The App uses react-native-share and does not intercept or log any shared content.
Q: How do I report a bug?
A: Email us at support@riverskylabs.com with a description of the issue, your device model, and Android version. Screenshots or screen recordings are always helpful.
BackChat! requests only the minimum permissions needed. No location, contacts, or camera permissions are used.