I really like this mounts but when I saw the price I was kinda conflicted - it feels like a premium price. But then I keep remembering that the thing is entirely metal that I can see, except for the rubber pad on the cold shoe attachment.
The finish is really nice, it’s smooth but not glossy, and the metal edges are. It sharp. The knurling on the tightening ring is the only rough thing on it.
It holds my phone solidly - the MagSafe ring is shaped to match the tail on the iPhone. That also limits its rotation on the back of the phone, but, that’s probably a non-issue. You can still rotate it quite a bit. Might be less stable but for me that’s ok.
I’ve only used the threaded mount, not the cold shoe - it of course held solidly, as expected. There’s no play where it tightens down.
As for the two joints, one adjusts fairly easily, the other feels stiffer, which is actually good if you ask me - it won’t wobble lower down where it matters, it doesn’t wobble up top either, but is easier to change the angle as needed.
It doesn’t rotate - once you attach it, you can only change with the joints pictured, and rotating the MagSafe ring. But for its intended use, I think that’s fine.
In summary, I love using it. Recommendation? If these are the features you need, this product delivers.