# Say It Backwards App Lite vs Simple Reverse Voice

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Reverse Voice at 5.0 against Say It Backwards App Lite's 4.5. Simple Reverse Voice also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Say It Backwards App Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Say It Backwards App Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Simple Reverse Voice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Reverse Voice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Say It Backwards App Lite has 9.8K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 65% of Say It Backwards App Lite's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simple Reverse Voice's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Say It Backwards App Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Reverse Voice every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Say It Backwards App Lite | Simple Reverse Voice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-it-backwards-app-lite/id1066924497/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-reverse-voice/id6444589890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9.8K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **64.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 28 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [pl ayground](https://appshunter.io/developer/517373368) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## What reviewers say

### Say It Backwards App Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/say-it-backwards-app-lite/id1066924497)

This app lets you record any sound and play it back in reverse. It's a simple tool for entertainment, allowing you to explore phonetic palindromes and discover surprising reversed audio from songs and words. Have fun experimenting with reversed speech and sounds.

**Highlights:** Record any sound, Play audio in reverse, Explore phonetic palindromes, Experiment with reversed speech, Surprising reversed audio effects

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**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

**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


### Simple Reverse Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-reverse-voice/id6444589890)

Record your voice and play it back in reverse. Experiment with speaking backwards to practice pronunciation or create fun party games with friends. Explore the unique sound of reversed speech.

**Highlights:** Record spoken words, Play recordings in reverse, Practice speaking backwards, Create party games, Experiment with reversed sound

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Say It Backwards App Lite free?

Say It Backwards App Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Simple Reverse Voice free?

Simple Reverse Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Say It Backwards App Lite or Simple Reverse Voice?

Simple Reverse Voice is rated higher. Say It Backwards App Lite averages 4.5 out of 5 from 9.8K ratings, while Simple Reverse Voice averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Say It Backwards App Lite or Simple Reverse Voice have ads?

Both Say It Backwards App Lite and Simple Reverse Voice show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Say It Backwards App Lite or Simple Reverse Voice?

Say It Backwards App Lite ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Reverse Voice every 2 months. Most recently, Say It Backwards App Lite was updated on September 22, 2026 and Simple Reverse Voice on September 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*