# Reverse Audio vs BackPlay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Reverse Audio at none against BackPlay's 1. BackPlay's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BackPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Reverse Audio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Reverse Audio against 4.6 for BackPlay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 11 respectively.

Reverse Audio ships an update every 2 months, BackPlay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Audio | BackPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-audio-try-the-trend/id6751438516/reviews) | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backplay-reverse-audio/id6752920570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 11 |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 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-try-the-trend/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:** none


### 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

**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 no in-app purchases.

### 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 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while BackPlay averages 4.6 from 11 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 2 months, and BackPlay every 2 weeks. Most recently, Reverse Audio was updated on September 11, 2026 and BackPlay on September 20, 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.*