# Backwards Voice Studio vs Backwards Talk

The clearest difference is rating: Backwards Voice Studio at 4.1 against Backwards Talk's 2.3. Backwards Voice Studio also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and ratings volume (259 vs 3). Backwards Talk's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Backwards Voice Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. 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 point the same way: 69% of Backwards Voice Studio's written reviews are positive against 33% of Backwards Talk's.

Backwards Voice Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Backwards Talk every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backwards Voice Studio | Backwards Talk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-voice-studio/id1508377406/reviews)** | [2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-talk/id6448702592/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shane Burton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508377405) | [Sebastian Ekstrom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436175676) |

## 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


### 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 Backwards Voice Studio free?

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

### Is Backwards Talk free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backwards Voice Studio or Backwards Talk?

Backwards Voice Studio is rated higher. Backwards Voice Studio averages 4.1 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Backwards Talk averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do Backwards Voice Studio or Backwards Talk have ads?

Backwards Voice Studio shows ads; Backwards Talk does not.

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

Backwards Voice Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Backwards Talk every 5 days. Most recently, Backwards Voice Studio was updated on September 20, 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.*