# Reverse Audio vs Reverse Audio Play

Reverse Audio and Reverse Audio Play both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Reverse Audio's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reverse Audio Play's. Reverse Audio also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 262) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). Reverse Audio Play's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days 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 Reverse Audio Play sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. 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 Reverse Audio Play. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Audio has 38K ratings behind it against 262, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of Reverse Audio's written reviews are positive against 0% of Reverse Audio Play's.

Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, Reverse Audio Play every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Audio | Reverse Audio Play |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio/id1254981556/reviews)** | [4.6 (262 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio-play/id6751446000/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 262 |
| Positive reviews | **87.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) | [Dino Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1647202065) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Audio

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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


### Reverse Audio Play

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio-play/id6751446000)

Record, reverse, and share audio with ease. This tool allows for instant sound reversal, perfect for creating unique effects for music, podcasts, and social media content. Save and export your creations directly to your device.

**Highlights:** Instant audio reversal, High-quality recording, Save and share creations, Simple and intuitive interface, Add intro/outro effects, Create unique music beats

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reverse Audio Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Reverse Audio Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Reversed Audio Premium | $5.99 | one-time |
| Reversed Audio Premium | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Audio free?

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

### Is Reverse Audio Play free?

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

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

Reverse Audio is rated higher. Reverse Audio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Reverse Audio Play averages 4.6 from 262 ratings.

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

Reverse Audio shows ads; Reverse Audio Play does not.

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

Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, and Reverse Audio Play every 3 days. Most recently, Reverse Audio was updated on October 15, 2026 and Reverse Audio Play on October 9, 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.*