# Reverse Audio vs Audio Editor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Reverse Audio at 87% against Audio Editor's 42%. Reverse Audio also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#36 vs #159). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Audio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Audio Editor sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Reverse Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40K and 31K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Reverse Audio's written reviews are positive against 42% of Audio Editor's.

Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, Audio Editor monthly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Audio | Audio Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio/id1254981556/reviews)** | [4.5 (31K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-music-editor/id1493256837/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 31K |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | #159 |
| Size | 36 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) | [苏娟 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1327776332) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio/id1254981556)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

Record audio from your microphone and play it back forwards or in reverse. Adjust playback speed and pitch for creative sound manipulation. Import audio files from other apps and save your creations for later access.

**Highlights:** Record audio, Reverse playback, Adjust playback rate, Modify pitch, Import audio files, Save audio files

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coffee | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Coffee | $4.99 | one-time |
| Barista Special | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 🎉 Excellent audio quality
- 💯 Works as expected
- 🔍 Useful for finding hidden messages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔊 Distorted audio in reverse playback
- 🔒 Cannot import external audio files

**Reported bugs**

- Recording not playing back in reverse
- Cannot save or share reversed recordings

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import audio files
- Implement more audio manipulation options
- Provide video reverse playback


### Audio Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-editor-music-editor/id1493256837)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Music, #174 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of tools for editing and enhancing audio. Easily splice, mix, record, and manipulate audio with features like pitch shifting, reverb, and a 10-band equalizer. It also includes advanced functions like noise reduction and format conversion.

**Highlights:** Splicing and sound mixing, Audio recording with accompaniment, Playback speed adjustment, Pitch and voice effects, Reverb and distortion effects, 10-band equalizer, Noise reduction and vocal enhancement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Audio Editor Cloud Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor Cloud Quarterly | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Audio Editor Pro - 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Audio Editor Cloud Yearly | $3.99 | per year |
| Audio Editor Pro - 1 year | $14.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Efficient audio editing
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Versatile audio tools
- 💰 Free to use with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Paywall for advanced features
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with data collection
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to save edited audio
- Audio playback issues after updates
- Freezing and crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add noise reduction and audio cleanup tools
- Improve export and save functionality
- Provide more precise audio controls
- Implement landscape mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Audio free?

Reverse Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Audio Editor free?

Audio Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Audio or Audio Editor?

Reverse Audio is rated higher. Reverse Audio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Audio Editor averages 4.5 from 31K ratings.

### Do Reverse Audio or Audio Editor have ads?

Both Reverse Audio and Audio Editor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Audio or Audio Editor?

Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, and Audio Editor monthly. Most recently, Reverse Audio was updated on October 29, 2026 and Audio Editor on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Reverse Audio or Audio Editor?

Reverse Audio currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and Audio Editor at #159. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*