Same.
First of all, I don't like the idea of smartphones. If I want to get on the computer, I can wait till the evening when my son goes to bed. I don't need to drag that with me everywhere.
But also, as fast as phones change, break, or require updating, how long can I count on an app being accessible? It certainly won't last as long as cardboard on a shelf. Call me crazy, but I would vastly prefer what they did in the old days, where a simple electronic device is included in the box. Probably not the best example, but I saw my nieces playing 'Dreamphone' from the 90s. That shit still works brilliantly. Now that's a huge component, but a much smaller device for calculations and decision prompts could easily be achievable right? I feel that any part of a game that's required to play it should be included in the box. With raspberry pis being a cheap fairly common mini computer, you'd think a simple calculator type device that could aid in game progression could simply be included. Yeah, the app is easier for them, more cost effective, I get it, but considering my stance on smart phones, app driven games are out of my reach.
Another thing though, if it requires a screen, why not just make it a video board game?
Anyway, when I hear 'app driven' I utterly avoid it.
I hope they make Mansions of Madness analog again someday. I'd love to try it.
