# VoiceTooner vs Backwards Talk

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VoiceTooner at 85% against Backwards Talk's 33%. VoiceTooner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (203 vs 3). Backwards Talk's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VoiceTooner sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Backwards Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

VoiceTooner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VoiceTooner has 203 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of VoiceTooner's written reviews are positive against 33% of Backwards Talk's.

VoiceTooner ships an update every 5 weeks, Backwards Talk every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VoiceTooner | Backwards Talk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (203 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicetooner/id1298640588/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-talk/id6448702592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **203** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **85.4% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 184 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Baviux Apps & Games SL.](https://appshunter.io/developer/834276165) | [Sebastian Ekstrom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436175676) |

## What reviewers say

### VoiceTooner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voicetooner/id1298640588)

Record your voice and transform it with a variety of cartoon characters, each with a unique voice effect. Create and share funny videos of your modified voice with friends. Unlock and collect numerous characters for endless entertainment.

**Highlights:** Record and modify voice, Apply cartoon character voices, Create and share videos, Save and load recordings, Unlockable character collection

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alien | $0.99 | one-time |
| Duck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Monster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Overlord | $0.99 | one-time |
| Squirrel | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tough guy | $0.99 | one-time |
| Drunk | $0.99 | one-time |
| Low battery | $0.99 | one-time |
| Death | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rabbit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Robot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Smiling Poop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ogre | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Characters | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining voice effects
- 🎤 Wide variety of character voices
- 💰 Free-to-play with optional purchases
- 🎨 Cute and animated character designs
- ⏰ Daily rewards system for new voices

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Long wait times between voice unlocks (24 hours)
- 🎲 Random voice selection without choice
- 👩 Lack of female voice options
- 🔊 Limited audio quality and microphone quality
- 📱 VoiceOver accessibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening
- White screen on launch
- Microphone permission requests persist despite being granted
- Video ad popup freezes app
- Saved recordings cannot be located on device

**Requested features**

- More character voices and variety
- Female voice options
- Ability to import external audio files
- Longer recording duration (15+ minutes)
- Celebrity character voices


### Backwards Talk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-talk/id6448702592)

This app reverses typed phrases, allowing you to record yourself speaking them backward. It then plays back your recording forwards, so you can hear how close you were to the original. It's a fun and addictive way to challenge your speaking and listening skills.

**Highlights:** Reverse typed phrases, Record yourself speaking backwards, Hear playback forwards, Challenge friends, Train your ear

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VoiceTooner free?

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

### Is Backwards Talk free?

Backwards Talk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VoiceTooner or Backwards Talk?

VoiceTooner is rated higher. VoiceTooner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 203 ratings, while Backwards Talk averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do VoiceTooner or Backwards Talk have ads?

VoiceTooner shows ads; Backwards Talk does not.

### Which is updated more often, VoiceTooner or Backwards Talk?

VoiceTooner ships an update every 5 weeks, and Backwards Talk every 5 days. Most recently, VoiceTooner was updated on September 23, 2026 and Backwards Talk on August 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.*