# Reverse Sing vs Real Lyra

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Real Lyra at none against Reverse Sing's 2. Real Lyra also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). Reverse Sing's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reverse Sing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Real Lyra asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Reverse Sing against 4.0 for Real Lyra. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 23 respectively.

Reverse Sing ships an update every 6 months, Real Lyra every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse Sing | Real Lyra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-sing-audio-challenge/id6751903824/reviews)** | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-lyra/id6810924043/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 26 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Furkan Alcik](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463451323) | [asywalul fikri](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810924195) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse Sing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-sing-audio-challenge/id6751903824)

Record audio from your microphone or upload existing sounds and play them back forwards or in reverse. This app allows you to listen to past recordings and easily share your creations with others.

**Highlights:** Record sound from microphone, Play recordings in normal or reverse, Listen to previous recordings, Upload and reverse audio files, Share recordings easily

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Real Lyra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/real-lyra/id6810924043)

This app simulates a marching glockenspiel, allowing users to learn notes, play along with music, and record their own melodies. It offers realistic sound, customization options, and a library of tutorial songs.

**Highlights:** Realistic sound sampling, Customizable instrument designs, Multiple note labeling systems, Pitch transposition, MP3 playback for jamming, Recording and sharing capabilities, Community tutorial library

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse Sing free?

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

### Is Real Lyra free?

Real Lyra is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse Sing or Real Lyra?

Reverse Sing is rated higher. Reverse Sing averages 4.0 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Real Lyra averages 4.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Reverse Sing or Real Lyra have ads?

Real Lyra shows ads; Reverse Sing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse Sing or Real Lyra?

Reverse Sing ships an update every 6 months, and Real Lyra every 5 days. Most recently, Reverse Sing was updated on October 20, 2026 and Real Lyra on October 24, 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.*