Comparison

Reverse Audio vs Tape It

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Reverse Audio

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
Currently charting
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Record, listen, and reverse your audio with just a tap! Easily record audio from your microphone and play it back forwards or in reverse. How it works: 1. Record sound using your device’s microphone 2. Play the recorded audio normally or reverse it for a unique listening experience Perfect for fun, creative projects, or audio experimentation! When playing audio, you can change - playback rate (Range: x0.5 to x2.0) - pitch by a half tone (Range: -2 octave to +2 octave) This app can import an audio file from other apps by share action or from Files app. Supported files: wav, mp3, mp4, m4a, aifc, aiff, caf, flac Saved audio files are also accessible from Files app: Files app -> On My iPhone/iPad -> Reverse Play -> Audio Enjoy! If you have suggestions to improve, just rewrite a review. I will do my best!

About

Tape It

Capture, organize, and share music ideas with this professional audio recording studio app. It offers features like mixtape organization, studio-quality collaboration, and instant recording from your lock screen. Never lose a song idea again and focus on your music.

Highlights
  • Mixtape organization
  • Studio-quality collaboration
  • Instant recording from lock screen
  • Photo integration for notes
  • Secure cloud backup
  • DAW integration
  • Lossless audio quality
Features
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The professional songwriting & recording studio app that helps musicians capture, organize & share music ideas. We are musicians who created the app we always wanted - straightforward, powerful, and built for how artists actually work. Join thousands of professional musicians who trust Tape It! Never lose song ideas, never waste time with songwriting hassles again. Focus on what really matters: your music. PACKED WITH FEATURES — ALL FREE, NO ADS Professional Mixtape Organization Group your song ideas, EP recordings, and instrument sessions into custom mixtapes. Find any recording instantly with smart organization built for musicians. Studio-Quality Collaboration Share and work on recordings with your bandmates, producer, or manager - all within the app. No more sending files back and forth through messages. Instant Recording from Lock Screen Capture ideas as fast as photographers capture moments - straight from your iPhone's lock screen. Never lose another song idea! Smart Photo Integration Save vocal notes, chord sheets, or synthesizer settings with photo attachments. Everything you need, right where you need it. Secure Cloud Backup Keep your recordings safe with EU-encrypted cloud storage. Save iCloud space while protecting thousands of your ideas. Professional DAW Integration Easily transfer files via AirDrop or drag&drop from Tape It's desktop client directly into your DAW. Turn ideas into production-ready tracks seamlessly! Smart Recording Notes Add chords, BPM, lyrics, or production ideas directly to your recordings. Full-Featured Audio Player Review your ideas anywhere - in your car, during workouts, or on your commute. Just like using your favorite music app! Intelligent Markers Mark specific parts during or after recording - perfect for jam sessions, song transitions, and music lessons. Time Paragraph Technology Navigate long recordings naturally with our innovative waveform view that wraps recordings into multiple lines that you can easily scroll through. Automatic Instrument Detection See what's in your recording before you hit play. Combined with photos and notes, you'll always know what you're listening to. TAPE IT PROFESSIONAL FEATURES Maximize your iPhone's recording capabilities: Professional Stereo Recording Combine multiple iPhone microphones for superior audio quality. Perfect for instrument recording, vocals, field recording, and podcasting. Lossless Audio Quality Get the highest possible mobile recording quality for professional results. External Audio Support Connect professional microphones and audio interfaces for next-level mobile recording. Non-destructive Editing Trim your recordings while keeping the original safe. Restore any edit at any time. MP3 and WAV Export Convert your audio files during export to make them work with any DAW - Ableton, Fruity Loops, ProTools, you name it. Support Independent Developers We're musicians building for musicians. No ads, no investors - just constant improvements for your needs. Tape It is 100% accessible for blind users. We understand music's importance to everyone. Questions? Contact us at support@tape.it Privacy policy: https://tape.it/privacy Terms of use: https://tape.it/eula

Screenshots

Reverse Audio4 screens
Tape It4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Tape It at none against Reverse Audio's shown. Tape It also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Reverse Audio's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 889) and review sentiment (88% vs 72%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reverse Audio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Tape It sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Reverse Audio against 4.7 for Tape It. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Audio has 40K ratings behind it against 889, 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 72% of Tape It's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, Tape It fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Reverse Audio versus Tape It: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReverse AudioTape It
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (40K ratings) — better4.7 (889 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better71.7% of reviews
Number of ratings40K — better889
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#50 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNobutaka YuasaTape It Music GmbH

Customer experience

Reverse Audio

All ratings37,655 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,413 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.5%
Negative8.0%

Tape It

All ratings889 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral4.4%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral7.9%
Negative20.4%

User reviews

Reverse Audio

From 40K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Tape It

From 889 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Elegant and highly usable UI
  • 🚀 Plays well with external mics
  • 🚀 Easy editing
  • 🚀 Reliable iCloud sync
  • 👍 Minimalist and intuitive design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Subscription-based model
  • 💰 Expensive lifetime purchase option
  • 🐛 Buggy behavior, crashes, and glitches
  • 🐛 Unreliable recording and playback
  • 🐛 Difficult to delete or manage recordings

Bugs and requests

Reverse Audio

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Recording not playing back in reverse
  • Cannot save or share reversed recordings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to import audio files
  • Implement more audio manipulation options
  • Provide video reverse playback

Tape It

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to sign in or create accounts
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Jittery scrolling and UI issues
  • Unreliable lock screen widget
  • Recordings stopping unexpectedly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to pause/resume recordings
  • In-app audio editing tools
  • Improved organization and folder structure
  • Support for external audio interfaces
  • Metronome and looping functionality
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  • Video recording capabilities

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Reverse Audio

One-time5
  • Small Coffee$1.99
  • Medium Coffee$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
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  • Large Coffee$4.99
  • Barista Special$9.99
9 purchases

Tape It

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Subscription$3.001 Month
  • Tape It Pro$5.001 Month
  • Monthly subscription$5.991 Month
Show 5 more
  • Monthly subscription2 variants$6.001 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$15.001 Year
  • Tape It Pro7 Days trial$22.491 Year
  • Tape It Pro$24.001 Year
  • Full version7 Days trial$30.001 Year
One-time1
  • Full version$100.00

Questions

Is Reverse Audio free?
Reverse Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tape It free?
Tape It is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reverse Audio or Tape It?
Reverse Audio is rated higher. Reverse Audio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Tape It averages 4.7 from 889 ratings.
Do Reverse Audio or Tape It have ads?
Reverse Audio shows ads; Tape It does not.
Which is updated more often, Reverse Audio or Tape It?
Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, and Tape It fortnightly. Most recently, Reverse Audio was updated on November 4, 2026 and Tape It on November 3, 2026.

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