# Reverse Audio vs Backwards Voice Recorder

The clearest difference is ads: Backwards Voice Recorder at none against Reverse Audio's shown. Backwards Voice Recorder also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Reverse Audio's advantage is ratings volume (40K vs 1) and chart position (#45 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Audio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Backwards Voice Recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Backwards Voice Recorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Audio has 40K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, Backwards Voice Recorder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Audio | Backwards Voice Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (40K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio/id1254981556/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-voice-recorder/id6761651441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **40K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nobutaka Yuasa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077141399) | [MNB DIGITAL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872854649) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Audio

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

**Currently charting:** #45 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


### Backwards Voice Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-voice-recorder/id6761651441)

Record your voice and instantly play it backward for hilarious and shareable content. Experiment with reversed singing and create unique audio effects for social media or personal entertainment.

**Highlights:** Record voice with one tap, Play audio forwards or backwards, Save recordings, Export and share to social media, Import audio files, Simple, clean interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backwards Voice Recorder | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Backwards Voice Recorder | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Audio free?

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

### Is Backwards Voice Recorder free?

Backwards Voice Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Audio or Backwards Voice Recorder?

Backwards Voice Recorder is rated higher. Reverse Audio averages 4.7 out of 5 from 40K ratings, while Backwards Voice Recorder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reverse Audio or Backwards Voice Recorder have ads?

Reverse Audio shows ads; Backwards Voice Recorder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Audio or Backwards Voice Recorder?

Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, and Backwards Voice Recorder every 3 months. Most recently, Reverse Audio was updated on October 27, 2026 and Backwards Voice Recorder on October 8, 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.*