# BackWords

> App records and plays audio backward, with speed and pitch adjustments. (iPhone/iPad app by ENCLAYVE GROUP LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwords/id400069859 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ENCLAYVE GROUP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/343229757)
- Category: Entertainment, Games, Family
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.50/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 21 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 21 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-11-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwords/id400069859/reviews.md

## What is BackWords?

Back Words is a fun iPhone and iPad app that records anything and then plays it backwards !  Or plays it slower or faster or higher pitched or lower pitched!

Listen to your voice as it is played backwards! See how many words you can pronounce backwards! See how many words become other words when played backwards!  Listen to yourself singing backward!  Listen to music backwards!

There's no limit to the sounds you can create:
- slow down or speed up the playback
- change the pitch to make it higher or lower  
- or both change speed and pitch!
Be a very low voice or a very high voice.  Slow music down or speed it up.  Do it all while playing backward! Whoa! 

Each recorded phrase is called a       
                               BackWord 
and you can save them to play backwards, forwards, slower, faster, higher, lower as many times as you want! There’s no end to the number of fun BackWords to create and share with friends!

TIP: swipe the background to reset the pitch and speed.

## Key features

- Record audio
- Play audio backward
- Adjust playback speed
- Alter pitch
- Save recordings
- Share creations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 21)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwords/id400069859/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Weird game. Don’t recommend

*2021-02-28, version 3.1*

First of all, it doesn’t sound like backwards at all. 
Second of all, even when i exit out of the game, it still records my voice. 
Once again i dont recommend it!!

### 1/5 — Didn’t work

*2021-02-25*

Does not work

### 2/5 — Creepy

*2020-04-30*

It’s creepy because when it plays your word backwards it kind of sounds like it’s out of a horror movie and it isn’t that fun either so I deleted it but this is my opinion

### 5/5 — One of the best uses of my time.

*2017-06-17, version 3.1*

This application is wonderful. It's a very good social application and can entertain a group of people in any setting. I can spend hours learning how to say things backwards. You would think that an app like this is useless, but it is not and it's very fun. Only one catch: it looks like this latest version needs to be manually closed by double-clicking the home button and swipe in the application away. basically it won't close it just runs in the background. Other than that I think this is the most awesomest application ever.  
Thank you for the June 2017 update.  I've always kept the faith that you'd someday update it.

### 1/5 — Cannot Quit App

*2017-05-24, version 3.0*

App cannot be stopped after starting under iOS 10 on iPhone 7

### 1/5 — If I could I'd give it 0

*2016-09-07*

Don't buy it's an absolute waste of money. I got this app because I thought that playing BackWords with some friends would be hilarious and it was - but without this app! This app is awful. I thought that if I paid for it then the app would most likely be of better quality but it wasn't at all! It doesn't work probably because it's so quiet and you can't play the original recording back after recording again; it was awful and please don't waste your money on this app.

### 1/5 — Waste of money

*2014-04-12*

This app is absolutely rubbish wasted my money. Grr

### 5/5 — Great!

*2014-01-01, version 2.1*

So much fun, love playing this with the family! After the ios7 update I had problems with this app but after turning on the microphone under the privacy settings, it went back to normal. Would highly recommend!

### 5/5 — Really Fun!

*2013-12-04, version 2.1*

This is a pretty fun app! Me and my friends love this app. We always play it together when we get bored or need a good laugh.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2013-11-16*

Grrr

## Frequently asked questions about BackWords

### What is BackWords?

BackWords is an iPhone and iPad app that allows you to record audio and then play it back in reverse, at different speeds, or with altered pitch. You can create a variety of unique sound effects and share them.

### Does BackWords have ads?

No, BackWords is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.

### How much does BackWords cost?

BackWords is a paid app, available for a one-time purchase of $0.99.

### What devices is BackWords compatible with?

BackWords is designed for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch devices.

### What is the age rating for BackWords?

BackWords has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users.

### How often is BackWords updated?

The latest version of BackWords is 3.1, which was released on June 2, 2017. Updates may vary in frequency.

### Can I save my creations with BackWords?

Yes, each recorded phrase is called a BackWord and can be saved to play backwards, forwards, slower, faster, or with altered pitch as many times as you wish.

### What is the user sentiment for BackWords?

Based on available data, BackWords has a rating of 3.5 stars from 2 ratings, indicating a mixed but generally positive user reception.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1 — 2017-06-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Update to the user interface, makes recording and playback look the same as expected.

### 3.0 — 2017-05-10

The funnest backwards app is now funner!
Updated for compatibility with future iOS versions.
Updated user interface to be more modern.
New full screen user interface for iPad users.

### 2.1 — 2013-11-15

Fixed dialog bug introduced in iOS7.  Better support for larger screens. Have fun!

### 2.0 — 2012-01-17

Even more fun!  You can now play back your recordings at slower and faster speeds as well as with higher and lower pitches!  There's no limit to what sounds you can get!

Also now supports iPad!

### 1.1 — 2011-07-08

Fixed icon.

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