Hi there,
I missed the “back” or “close” button on the iPhone 3 times within short timeframe. I think this is needed 
Hitting a record from a table - the only way back is through breadcrumbs.
On the desktop we can use the X (Close Button).
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Hey @dirk_s,
Thank you so much for your feedback! You’re absolutely right, and we completely understand why a dedicated back button would feel more natural on mobile 
Just to give you some background: What you’re seeing is actually part of our initial mobile rollout strategy. The current app is just Phase 1, and we’re really just getting started!
To make Tape available on mobile as quickly as possible, we initially released an app-optimized version of our responsive web client. As a result, navigation still follows web conventions, where breadcrumbs are typically used instead of a dedicated back button. We also tested adding a back button next to the sidebar toggle, but found that mixing these navigation patterns made the experience less intuitive.
The exciting part is that Phase 2 is already on our roadmap and not far away!
Our next step is to progressively introduce native iOS and Android components, including native navigation, inputs, notifications, and a full-screen sidebar. This will also bring a dedicated back button to the top-left corner of each page.
And it’s about much more than navigation! By moving towards a more native experience, we’re also laying the foundation for better offline capabilities, faster loading times, smoother interactions, and an even more polished overall user experience. 
Rather than mixing two different navigation concepts in the meantime, we want to make the transition in a consistent and thoughtful way.
So your observation is absolutely spot on! The current mobile app is our starting point, not the finished product. We have much bigger plans for the mobile experience, and we’re incredibly excited about what’s coming next!
Thanks again for sharing your thoughts and helping us make Tape better. We really appreciate your feedback and support!
Best,
Leo
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