# Greasy Pole vs Dumb Reverse

Greasy Pole and Dumb Reverse both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Greasy Pole's written reviews are positive against 7% of Dumb Reverse's. Greasy Pole also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). Dumb Reverse's advantage is ratings volume (537 vs 46) and device support. On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dumb Reverse sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Greasy Pole asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Greasy Pole against 4.7 for Dumb Reverse. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dumb Reverse has 537 ratings behind it against 46, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Greasy Pole's written reviews are positive against 7% of Dumb Reverse's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Greasy Pole | Dumb Reverse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greasy-pole/id1617932546/reviews)** | [4.7 (537 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-reverse/id6752243655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 46 | **537** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 7.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 861 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | — | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Isaac Aiello](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617932548) | [Krobe.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/491157713) |

## What reviewers say

### Greasy Pole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/greasy-pole/id1617932546)

Experience the thrill of a unique competition by balancing across a pole over the ocean. Create your own character, challenge friends, and purchase new costumes to become a legend in this virtual event.

**Highlights:** Character creation, Compete with friends, Unlockable costumes, Multi-day competition simulation

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dumb Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-reverse/id6752243655)

This app lets you record audio and instantly reverse it, creating hilarious and nonsensical sounds. Challenge yourself and others to repeat the reversed audio, leading to comedic results. It's perfect for parties, creating inside jokes, or making viral social media content.

**Highlights:** Reverse voice audio, Record custom audio, Use curated phrases, Challenge friends and family, Unlockable levels, Create social media content

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dumb Reverse Plus | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Dumb Reverse Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Reverse Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Reverse Coins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 💰 Paywall for content
- 🚫 Limited free content
- 🚫 Greedy monetization practices

**Reported bugs**

- Restricted functionality after trial
- Unclear subscription details

**Requested features**

- Free access to all content
- Transparent pricing model


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Greasy Pole free?

Greasy Pole is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dumb Reverse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Greasy Pole or Dumb Reverse?

Greasy Pole is rated higher. Greasy Pole averages 4.8 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Dumb Reverse averages 4.7 from 537 ratings.

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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.*