# ReverseVoice vs Backwards Talk

The clearest difference is rating: Backwards Talk at 2.3 against ReverseVoice's 1.5. Backwards Talk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). ReverseVoice's advantage is ratings volume (510 vs 3). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReverseVoice sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Backwards Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backwards Talk holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReverseVoice has 510 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of ReverseVoice's written reviews are positive against 33% of Backwards Talk's.

ReverseVoice ships an update monthly, Backwards Talk every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and August 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReverseVoice | Backwards Talk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversevoice/id375769014/reviews) | **[2.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-talk/id6448702592/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **510** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 22.9% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kinicy](https://appshunter.io/developer/366096366) | [Sebastian Ekstrom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1436175676) |

## What reviewers say

### ReverseVoice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reversevoice/id375769014)

This app allows you to record your voice and play it back in reverse. Experiment with reversing words and phrases to discover unique sound effects. Share your reversed audio creations with friends via email.

**Highlights:** Reverse voice playback, Record audio, Word play in reverse, Character reversal in text field, Email recorded files

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium – No Ads, Unlimited Records | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and entertaining
- 💯 Accurate voice reversal
- 🔍 Interesting feature to try

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔇 Very quiet playback volume
- 🕰️ Limited recording attempts before ads
- 🔍 Intrusive ad placement

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when pressing record button
- Playback not working on some devices
- Compatibility issues with certain phone models

**Requested features**

- Save and manage recordings
- Additional voice effects (pitch, speed, etc.)
- Improved audio quality


### 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 ReverseVoice free?

ReverseVoice 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, ReverseVoice or Backwards Talk?

Backwards Talk is rated higher. ReverseVoice averages 1.5 out of 5 from 510 ratings, while Backwards Talk averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do ReverseVoice or Backwards Talk have ads?

ReverseVoice shows ads; Backwards Talk does not.

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

ReverseVoice ships an update monthly, and Backwards Talk every 5 days. Most recently, ReverseVoice was updated on August 27, 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.*