# Backwards Voice Studio vs Reverse Audio

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse Audio at 5.0 against Backwards Voice Studio's 4.1. Reverse Audio also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Backwards Voice Studio's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (259 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Backwards Voice Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reverse Audio 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backwards Voice Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, Reverse Audio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backwards Voice Studio | Reverse Audio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-voice-studio/id1508377406/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio-play-backwards/id6764275387/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shane Burton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508377405) | [嘉泽 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805472983) |

## 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


### Reverse Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio-play-backwards/id6764275387)

Record your voice or import audio, then instantly reverse it to create funny and viral sound clips. Experiment with playback speed and looping for challenges and creative sound play.

**Highlights:** Record and reverse audio instantly, Adjust playback speed, Loop playback, Save and share recordings, One-tap reverse functionality, No internet required

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reverse Audio weekly Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Reverse Audio monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backwards Voice Studio free?

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

### Is Reverse Audio free?

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

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

Reverse Audio is rated higher. Backwards Voice Studio averages 4.1 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while Reverse Audio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Both Backwards Voice Studio and Reverse Audio show ads.

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

Backwards Voice Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and Reverse Audio weekly. Most recently, Backwards Voice Studio was updated on October 15, 2026 and Reverse Audio 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.*