# Reverse vs Backwards Voice Recorder

The clearest difference is rating: Backwards Voice Recorder at 5.0 against Reverse's 4.2. Backwards Voice Recorder also leads on ads (none vs shown). Reverse's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backwards Voice Recorder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Reverse asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backwards Voice Recorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Reverse ships an update every 5 months, Backwards Voice Recorder every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reverse | Backwards Voice Recorder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-reverse-audio/id6754669100/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-voice-recorder/id6761651441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 18 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [嘉敏 欧](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691939020) | [Mehmet Nuri BOZBEL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872854649) |

## What reviewers say

### Reverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-reverse-audio/id6754669100)

Transform your voice or any audio into a creative reversed version. Record or import audio files, adjust playback speed, and share your unique creations. Perfect for content creators and anyone looking for fun sound experiments.

**Highlights:** Record and reverse audio, Import various audio formats, Adjust playback speed, Easy sharing of reversed audio, Create sound effects

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Backwards Voice Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwards-voice-recorder/id6761651441)

Record your voice and instantly play it backward for hilarious and shareable content. Experiment with reversed singing and create unique audio effects for social media or personal entertainment.

**Highlights:** Record voice with one tap, Play audio forwards or backwards, Save recordings, Export and share to social media, Import audio files, Simple, clean interface

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Backwards Voice Recorder | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Backwards Voice Recorder | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reverse free?

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

### Is Backwards Voice Recorder free?

Backwards Voice Recorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Reverse or Backwards Voice Recorder?

Backwards Voice Recorder is rated higher. Reverse averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Backwards Voice Recorder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Reverse or Backwards Voice Recorder have ads?

Reverse shows ads; Backwards Voice Recorder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Reverse or Backwards Voice Recorder?

Reverse ships an update every 5 months, and Backwards Voice Recorder every 3 months. Most recently, Reverse was updated on September 19, 2026 and Backwards Voice Recorder on September 21, 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.*