Comparison

The Reverse Audio vs CGDA Tuner

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

Head to head
About

The 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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The Reverse Audio app lets you record sounds and play them back in reverse. By reversing your own voice or everyday sounds, you can experience unexpected fun and surprises. Perfect for playing with friends and family or just killing some time. ◆ Features  Record audio  Play and reverse audio  Change playback speed  Add echo effects  Loop playback  Adjust pitch  Import audio files ◆ Premium Plan Benefits  No ads  Unlock the ability to save recordings  Unlock the ability to manage saved files in a list  Unlock the ability to share recordings ◆ Recommended for  People who want to play with reversing their own voice  Those who want simple fun with friends and family  People looking for a party or gathering tool  Families and kids looking for fun sound play  Anyone who wants a quick and casual app to pass the time Discover something new by flipping everyday sounds with The Reverse Audio! Enjoy moments of surprise and laughter with your friends and family! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CGDA Tuner

Features
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CGDA Tuner is a fast, friendly tuner built for string players. Play a string and the whole screen responds — green means you're in tune, warm colours mean you're sharp or flat. No cluttered dials, no guesswork. NINE MODES, ONE TUNER - Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass - Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin - Chromatic mode for everything else CLEAR, GLANCEABLE FEEDBACK - Full-screen colour that turns green when you're in tune - Note name, frequency (Hz), and cent offset at a glance - Fine-grained meter for landing exactly on pitch - Over-tension warning helps protect your strings TUNE BY EAR, TOO - Play a sustained reference tone for any string and match it — just like tuning to a piano ALTERNATE TUNINGS - Guitar: Drop D, DADGAD, Drop C, Open G, Open D, Half-Step Down - Bass Guitar: Drop D, Half-Step Down - Ukulele: standard high-G and low-G - Your last tuning is remembered for each instrument - Proper flat spelling (E flat, A flat …) where it belongs MADE FOR PRACTICE - Starts instantly and works completely offline - No account, no sign-up - All instruments and tunings are free — an optional Pro purchase simply removes ads Whether you're unpacking your cello before rehearsal or dropping your guitar into DADGAD, CGDA Tuner gets you in tune and back to playing.

Screenshots

The Reverse Audio4 screens
CGDA Tuner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CGDA Tuner at daily against The Reverse Audio's every 5 months. The Reverse Audio's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. The Reverse Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and CGDA Tuner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Reverse Audio ships an update every 5 months, CGDA Tuner daily. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Reverse Audio versus CGDA Tuner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Reverse AudioCGDA Tuner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (387 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings387 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size83 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVida Apps IncorporatedSijun Yang

In-app purchases

2 purchases

The Reverse Audio

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

CGDA Tuner

One-time1
  • CGDA Tuner Pro$2.99

Questions

Is The Reverse Audio free?
The Reverse Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CGDA Tuner free?
CGDA Tuner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The Reverse Audio or CGDA Tuner have ads?
Both The Reverse Audio and CGDA Tuner show ads.
Which is updated more often, The Reverse Audio or CGDA Tuner?
The Reverse Audio ships an update every 5 months, and CGDA Tuner daily. Most recently, The Reverse Audio was updated on September 23, 2026 and CGDA Tuner on September 10, 2026.

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