# Reverse Audio vs Microphone Live

Reverse Audio and Microphone Live both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Reverse Audio's written reviews are positive against 50% of Microphone Live's. Reverse Audio also leads on chart position (#60 vs unranked) and ratings volume (41K vs 6.9K). Microphone Live's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Audio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Microphone Live sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Reverse Audio against 4.6 for Microphone Live. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Audio has 41K ratings behind it against 6.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Reverse Audio's written reviews are positive against 50% of Microphone Live's.

Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, Microphone Live every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Audio | Microphone Live |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (41K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio/id1254981556/reviews)** | [4.6 (6.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microphone-live-voice-recorder/id1520523641/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41K** | 6.9K |
| Positive reviews | **87.6% of reviews** | 49.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#60** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) | [Arpenik Katikyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1613951852) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Audio

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

**Currently charting:** #60 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 unique sound effects. Import audio files from other apps or the Files app to experiment with reversed audio.

**Highlights:** Record audio from microphone, Play audio forwards and in reverse, Adjust playback speed (0.5x to 2.0x), Modify pitch by up to 2 octaves, Import audio files (wav, mp3, etc.), Access saved files via Files app

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**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


### Microphone Live

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/microphone-live-voice-recorder/id1520523641)

Transform your device into a mobile recording studio. Capture and edit any sound with a variety of microphones, multi-track recording, and real-time pitch and effects. Features include noise cancellation, a beat library, and Apple Watch integration.

**Highlights:** Multi-track recording, Real-time pitch changer, Audio effects (EQ, reverb, delay), Noise cancellation, Beat library, Apple Watch support, Audiobus support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Microphone & Recorder | $9.99 | per month |
| Mic Recorder - Get Premium | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome app
- 👍 Great for creating music
- 🎨 Helpful for small details
- 💡 Feels professional when creating music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🐛 Recording issues with Bluetooth headphones
- 🐛 Glitchy, crashes, and loses data
- 🔇 Can't hear myself while recording
- 🔇 Voice sounds static or muffled

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings not saving properly
- App kicks out when trying to name songs
- Projects disappearing and needing reset
- Popping/crackling noises during recording

**Requested features**

- Add language options
- Allow uploading own audio files
- Improve voice manipulation capabilities
- Add undo/redo for editing
- Allow shifting recordings to align perfectly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Audio free?

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

### Is Microphone Live free?

Microphone Live is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Audio or Microphone Live?

Reverse Audio is rated higher. Reverse Audio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 41K ratings, while Microphone Live averages 4.6 from 6.9K ratings.

### Do Reverse Audio or Microphone Live have ads?

Reverse Audio shows ads; Microphone Live does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Audio or Microphone Live?

Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, and Microphone Live every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reverse Audio was updated on November 9, 2026 and Microphone Live on November 7, 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.*