# Reverse Audio vs BackPlay

The clearest difference is ads: BackPlay at none against Reverse Audio's shown. BackPlay also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Reverse Audio's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Audio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and BackPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Reverse Audio against 4.4 for BackPlay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 16 respectively.

Reverse Audio ships an update every 3 months, BackPlay every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Audio | BackPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio-party-game/id6751438516/reviews) | **[4.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backplay-reverse-audio/id6752920570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rajendran Sajith Sajindran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769186344) | [琳 陆](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836824413) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio-party-game/id6751438516)

Easily create trending backward audio clips by recording your voice or importing songs. This app offers one-tap reversal and instant sharing to social media, making it simple to join viral trends.

**Highlights:** One-tap record and reverse, Import audio files (MP3, WAV, M4A), Instant save and share to social apps, Create trending backward clips, Simple and fast interface

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Game Mode | $4.99 | per 7 days |


### BackPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backplay-reverse-audio/id6752920570)

Record any sound, then instantly reverse it to hear how it sounds backward. Easily share your creations with friends or on social media. Experience audio in a fun, new way with a simple interface.

**Highlights:** Record audio, Reverse sound instantly, Live waveform display, Export original or reversed audio, Share creations, Simple and easy to use

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BackPlay Lifetime PRO | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Audio free?

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

### Is BackPlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Audio or BackPlay?

BackPlay is rated higher. Reverse Audio averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while BackPlay averages 4.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do Reverse Audio or BackPlay have ads?

Reverse Audio shows ads; BackPlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Audio or BackPlay?

Reverse Audio ships an update every 3 months, and BackPlay every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reverse Audio was updated on October 30, 2026 and BackPlay on October 30, 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.*