# Say It Backwards App Lite — Record any sound, play it back

> Record and play back sounds in reverse for entertainment and experimentation. (iPhone/iPad app by pl ayground.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-it-backwards-app-lite/id1066924497 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [pl ayground](https://appshunter.io/developer/517373368)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 9,777 App Store ratings · 223 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-it-backwards-app-lite/id1066924497/reviews.md

## What is Say It Backwards App Lite?

Say It Backwards app is a sound recorder app with one goal - record a sound and play it back in reverse. Thats it. Such simple tool gives you enormous possibilities. I personally play with my kids and entertain my friends. Check how "NOW" becomes "ONE", and if you practice a little you can learn to say short sentences backwards. Listening to known songs, jingles or other sounds can be surprising. 

Give it a try with English words: "easy", "Funny enough", "Amor Roma", "say yes" - those are all phonetic palindromes. 

While making this app I have realized there is a whole conspiration theory about backmasking - give it a search on Youtube or Wikipedia - you will be suprised. My favourite one is "Oh no, you're playing the record backwards. Watch out, you might ruin your needle" ... at least using Say It Backwards app you will not ruin your needle :)

Please take a note there are ads being served in a form of a beautiful banner on the top of you screen. If for some reason you prefer to avoid it either purchase full version of my app or board a plane as the ads will not get to you while you are in airplane mode. I do hope you will decide to buy a full version though. Planes do emit tonnes of carbon dioxide you know ... :)

## Key features

- Record any sound
- Play audio in reverse
- Explore phonetic palindromes
- Experiment with reversed speech
- Surprising reversed audio effects

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. Support developer! | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Say It Backwards App Lite?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- 🤩 Unique and interesting feature
- ⭐ Works well and as expected
- 🎉 Enjoyable experience
- 🤗 Great for passing time

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate playback
- 🔇 Audio issues or no sound
- 🔍 Limited functionality
- 🤔 Confusing or unclear behavior
- 🔋 Performance or battery drain problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes the app
- Microphone not working properly
- Playback cuts off or gets distorted
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Ads disrupt the user experience

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to play songs/audio backwards
- Improve audio quality and clarity of playback
- Expand recording time limit
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with other apps or services

## Recent user reviews (10 of 223)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-it-backwards-app-lite/id1066924497/reviews.md

### 5/5 — My favorite app

*2026-08-08, version 2025.12.01*

This is so Perfect and Peaceful and Fun 🤩 Love Sebastian

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-07-16, version 2025.12.01*

Good  um ok🧐🧐🧐🧐sooooooooooooooooooooooo fuuuuuuuuunnnn

### 5/5 — I like this backward app

*2026-06-21, version 2025.12.01*

Abu Dhabi, Dappy, Dad

### 5/5 — Perfectly functioning app

*2026-06-19, version 2025.12.01*

Does exactly what it says

### 1/5 — Rip off

*2026-05-09, version 2025.12.01*

I just chose the in app purchase which was supposed to unlock features. It cost 4.99 and it provided no difference in the app functions.

### 5/5 — Goooooooood (good)

*2026-03-31, version 2025.12.01*

This app I find very accurate no adds that make you stop only along the sides of the screen. Easy to use and fun to do!!! 100 percent recommend!

### 5/5 — It promotes gambling and drug abuse

*2026-03-16, version 2025.12.01*

Yes

### 5/5 — Learn to talk backwards

*2025-12-28, version 2025.12.01*

Very fun app!

### 5/5 — Say it backwards app lite

*2025-11-20, version 2025.8.26*

This app was very helpful and funny

### 3/5 — um.....

*2025-10-12, version 2025.8.26*

i downloaded the game, and turned my volume up so i could hear what i said.. and it won't play anything! i didn't. understand why and what happend. i they can work on details and stuff. 
:(

## Frequently asked questions about Say It Backwards App Lite

### What does the Say It Backwards App Lite do?

The Say It Backwards App Lite is a sound recorder that allows you to record any sound and then play it back in reverse. It's designed for entertainment and experimentation with reversed audio.

### What are the key features of this app?

The primary features include the ability to record sounds, play them back in reverse, and explore phonetic palindromes. Users can experiment with reversed speech and discover surprising effects with familiar sounds and songs.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it does display banner ads at the top of the screen. You can remove these ads by purchasing the full version of the app.

### What kind of sounds can I reverse?

You can record and reverse any sound you can capture with your device's microphone. This includes spoken words, short sentences, songs, jingles, or any other audio you wish to experiment with.

### Who is this app intended for?

This app is for anyone looking for a simple and entertaining tool to play with reversed audio. It's particularly fun for playing with kids, entertaining friends, or exploring phonetic curiosities and the concept of backmasking.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.8.21 — 2026-08-22

Built in recordings library. New support libraries used for recompile. Hopefully no new bugs. Enjoy!

### 2025.12.01 — 2025-12-02

I made a mistake earlier and the most important (only) indicator in my app showing if playback is forward or backwards was initiated wrongly. What a terrible mistake. Sincere apologies. Corrected that and now all indicators should be working just fine.

### 2025.8.26 — 2025-08-26

Updated with recent libraries version and Flutter 3.35.2. Should help with any rare bugs.

### 2025.7.7 — 2025-07-08

+ refactoring, should result in less (not more) crashes
+ also a bit simplified tutorial given some users had difficulty finding the right button and were stuck in endless tutorial :)

PS. I wonder who reads the "New in this version". If you do: make sure you eat fruits and veggies, get a good night of sleep, exercise, be nice to strangers, have a great Summer!

### 2025.0.3 — 2025-04-02

Ad consent moved after tutorial.

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