Comparison

Backwards Talk vs Voice Reverser

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Backwards Talk

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
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Ever wondered what you sound like... backwards? With Backwards Talk, you type a phrase, the app flips it, and you try to say it in reverse. Then, it reverses your recording—so you can hear how close you got to the original phrase. It’s weird, hilarious, and oddly addictive. It’s like a party trick for your brain. • Type any phrase • Get it reversed instantly • Record yourself trying to say it backwards • Hear it played back—forwards! Perfect for challenges with friends, training your ear, or just laughing at your own weird noises. “correct” has never sounded so wrong.

About

Voice Reverser

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Reverse your voice and audio in one tap. Record your voice, play it backwards instantly, and create funny, unique sounds in seconds. Perfect for fun, creativity, and experimenting with audio. What you can do: • Record your voice easily • Play audio in reverse instantly • Mix multiple audio tracks • Adjust speed and pitch • Apply sound effects • Save recordings to your library • Share recordings with friends Free Version: • Save up to 5 recordings in the library • Mix up to 2 audio tracks • Speed control from 0.5× to 2× • Pitch adjustment up to ±500 • Audio quality up to 128 kbps • Includes ads Premium Subscription: Upgrade to Premium to unlock additional features: • Save unlimited recordings • Mix up to 4 audio tracks • Trim and fade audio • Advanced effects (reverb, delay) • Effect presets • Extended pitch control up to ±2000 • Higher export quality up to 256 kbps • Remove all ads Why users love it: • Simple and easy to use • Fast processing • Fun and creative results Subscription Information: Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://apporo.app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Backwards Talk4 screens
Voice Reverser4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backwards Talk at none against Voice Reverser's 2. Backwards Talk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Voice Reverser sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Backwards Talk asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backwards Talk ships an update every 5 days, Voice Reverser fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Backwards Talk versus Voice Reverser: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackwards TalkVoice Reverser
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian EkstromTuan Anh Bui

In-app purchases

None

Backwards Talk

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Voice Reverser

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Backwards Talk free?
Backwards Talk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Voice Reverser free?
Voice Reverser is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backwards Talk or Voice Reverser have ads?
Voice Reverser shows ads; Backwards Talk does not.
Which is updated more often, Backwards Talk or Voice Reverser?
Backwards Talk ships an update every 5 days, and Voice Reverser fortnightly. Most recently, Backwards Talk was updated on November 3, 2026 and Voice Reverser on October 28, 2026.

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