# Backwards Voice Studio vs Simple Reverse Voice

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Reverse Voice at 5.0 against Backwards Voice Studio's 4.1. Backwards Voice Studio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (259 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Simple Reverse Voice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backwards Voice Studio has 259 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Backwards Voice Studio's written reviews are positive against 50% of Simple Reverse Voice's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backwards Voice Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Simple Reverse Voice every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backwards Voice Studio | Simple Reverse Voice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-voice-studio/id1508377406/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-reverse-voice/id6444589890/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 25 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shane Burton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508377405) | [Ryouhei Azuma](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353297781) |

## What reviewers say

### Backwards Voice Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-voice-studio/id1508377406)

Record your voice and play it back in reverse to hear how you sound. Practice speaking backwards by listening to your reversed recordings and attempting to mimic them. Share the fun with friends and see who can master speaking in reverse.

**Highlights:** Record audio, Play recordings in reverse, Practice speaking backwards, Share with friends, Fun and easy to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Hilarious and entertaining voice reversal feature
- 👍 Simple and easy-to-use interface
- 💰 Completely free to use
- 🎓 Useful for learning backwards speech
- 🎉 Great for social sharing and impressing friends

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔊 Audio quality issues and muffled sound output
- ❌ Ads block functionality and UI elements
- 😤 Ads pop up during recording sessions
- 🚫 No option to remove ads with paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Audio sounds muffled and distorted
- Volume output too low even at maximum
- Full-screen ads without close button forcing app closure
- Ads appearing during recording interrupting sessions
- Ads blocking record button and other UI elements

**Requested features**

- Speed control (faster/slower playback options)
- Save and share recordings functionality
- Ad-free premium version option
- Better audio quality and volume levels
- Help/guide for deciphering reversed speech


### Simple Reverse Voice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-reverse-voice/id6444589890)

Record your voice and play it back in reverse. Experiment with speaking backwards to practice pronunciation or create fun party games with friends. Explore the unique sound of reversed speech.

**Highlights:** Record spoken words, Play recordings in reverse, Practice speaking backwards, Create party games, Experiment with reversed sound

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backwards Voice Studio free?

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

### Is Simple Reverse Voice free?

Simple Reverse Voice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backwards Voice Studio or Simple Reverse Voice?

Simple Reverse Voice is rated higher. Backwards Voice Studio averages 4.1 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Simple Reverse Voice averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Backwards Voice Studio or Simple Reverse Voice have ads?

Both Backwards Voice Studio and Simple Reverse Voice show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Backwards Voice Studio or Simple Reverse Voice?

Backwards Voice Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simple Reverse Voice every 2 months. Most recently, Backwards Voice Studio was updated on September 20, 2026 and Simple Reverse Voice on September 6, 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.*