Comparison

Reverse Audio vs Reverse Play

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

Head to head
About

Reverse Audio

Record sounds and play them back in reverse for surprising and fun results. Experiment with your voice or everyday noises, and share your creations. Ideal for casual entertainment and interactive play with others.

Highlights
  • Record audio
  • Reverse playback
  • Change playback speed
  • Add echo effects
  • Loop playback
  • Adjust pitch
  • Import audio files
Features
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Join the reverse singing challenge that is taking over TikTok and Instagram. Record your voice, reverse the audio with one tap, sing backwards, and share the result with your friends. The Reverse Audio is a reverse audio recorder and a talk-backwards game in one app. Tap Record, say or sing anything, then tap Reverse to hear it played backwards. ■ Reverse Challenge mode 1. Read the backwards hint out loud and record it 2. Play your recording in reverse 3. Did it turn back into the original word? Then you nailed it! Three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, Hard), five words per round, and a score you can share. Word lists are available in English, Japanese, Indonesian and Spanish, with hints written the way each word really sounds backwards. ■ What you can do • Record your voice and reverse audio instantly • Save and share reversed audio to social media and messaging apps • Change playback speed (slow motion or fast) • Pitch shift (high chipmunk voice or deep low voice) • Echo effect • Loop playback • Manage your recordings in a list (rename, delete) • Import audio files from your device • Live waveform while recording and playing ■ Ways to play • Practice the reverse singing challenge and film your attempt • Talk backwards and see if your friends can guess the word • Hear your own name played in reverse • A quick party game for school, family gatherings and sleepovers • Make funny clips, voice messages and backwards audio for your videos ■ Premium Recording, playback, reverse audio and the challenge are free. Premium removes ads, unlocks unlimited playback and reverse playback of your saved recordings, and lets you export and share reversed audio. ■ Good to know • Works offline: no internet connection is needed to record or reverse • Requires microphone permission for recording Looking for a reverse audio app, a reverse singing app, a reverse voice recorder or a sing backwards challenge game? Try The Reverse Audio. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Reverse Play

Record your voice, play it backward, and try to mimic the reversed sound. This app offers tools to edit audio with reverb, pitch, and speed controls for creating viral social media content.

Highlights
  • Record voice
  • Reverse audio playback
  • Mimic reversed sound
  • Audio editing tools
  • Reverb presets
  • Pitch and speed control
  • Save and share creations
Features
Read full description

Join the Reverse Audio Challenge, test your timing, and create hilarious clips that go viral! Ever seen someone sing backwards? They record their voice, play it in reverse, and then try to copy the reversed version hoping it sounds the same when flipped again. Now you can do it too, in seconds, with zero editing skills. _____ How It Works • Record your voice: say anything, sing a song, name a friend • Play it backwards: instantly hear how it sounds in reverse • Mimic the reversed version: try to copy what you heard • Compare the result: flip it again and see if you nailed it It's simple, addictive, and perfect for Social media short content. _____ Camera Mode Record your reaction right inside the app and get a finished video automatically, no editing required. Share it to your favorite social apps in a single tap, all with one phone and one hand. _____ Want to go beyond just reversing the audio? Use the built-in audio editor to shape your voice with: • Voice filters like Robot, Alien, Radio, Chipmunk, Monster, Baby, Cave and more • Echo, from a subtle touch to a full canyon • Trim silence to cut the quiet parts automatically • Pitch control to shift your voice up or down • Playback speed to slow things down or speed them up • Fade in / fade out for smoother transitions Mix the trend with fun effects for even more creative videos. _____ Save, Share & Go Viral Your creations are saved automatically. Rename, replay, or share with one tap. Export any recording as a video with an animated waveform, ready to post. • Join the viral trend • Challenge friends • Use in voiceovers or comedy skits • Perfect for parties and content creators _____ Need Ideas? Browse the Inspiration feed to watch reverse singing videos from creators and find your next challenge. _____ Why People Love It • Fun and fast to use • No sign-in required • Clean and trend-focused • Great for reverse singing, voice challenges, and meme content • Works great on iPhone and iPad _____ Who It's For • Social media creators • Friends looking for fun • Singers, comedians, and voice actors • Anyone who loves a good laugh _____ Reverse Play Premium Go Premium for unlimited recordings, no ads, audio export with effects, and saving & sharing your videos. Choose a weekly or yearly plan. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled 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://iplodev.com/privacy/ _____ Download now and see if you can beat the reverse challenge. You'll be surprised how hard (and funny) it is.

Screenshots

Reverse Audio4 screens
Reverse Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reverse Play at every 3 weeks against Reverse Audio's every 10 months. Reverse Play also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Reverse Audio's advantage is ratings volume (399 vs 43) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Reverse Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Reverse Play sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reverse Play holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Audio has 399 ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Reverse Audio ships an update every 10 months, Reverse Play every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Reverse Audio versus Reverse Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReverse AudioReverse Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (399 ratings)4.8 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings399 — better43
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVida Apps IncorporatedIPLODEV TECH INC

Customer experience

Reverse Audio

All ratings394 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.8%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral12.5%
Negative29.2%

Reverse Play

All ratings43 ratings
Positive95.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reverse Audio

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan - 1 Month3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Premium Plan - 1 Year3 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Reverse Play

One-time2
  • New User Premium Offer$4.99
  • Premium$8.99

Questions

Is Reverse Audio free?
Reverse Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reverse Play free?
Reverse Play is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Reverse Audio or Reverse Play?
Reverse Play is rated higher. Reverse Audio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 399 ratings, while Reverse Play averages 4.8 from 43 ratings.
Do Reverse Audio or Reverse Play have ads?
Both Reverse Audio and Reverse Play show ads.
Which is updated more often, Reverse Audio or Reverse Play?
Reverse Audio ships an update every 10 months, and Reverse Play every 3 weeks. Most recently, Reverse Audio was updated on October 25, 2026 and Reverse Play on October 25, 2026.

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