Comparison

Rewind vs Reverse Video

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

Head to head
About

Rewind

Easily reverse any video from your iPhone's photo library. This app processes videos entirely on-device, ensuring privacy with no uploads or watermarks. Create fun backward effects for social media or dramatic time-lapses.

Highlights
  • Reverse any video
  • On-device processing
  • No watermarks
  • No subscriptions
  • Save directly to Photos
  • Supports videos up to 60 seconds
Features
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Rewind is the fastest, cleanest way to reverse any video on your iPhone - entirely on-device, with no uploads, no watermarks, and no subscriptions required. Simply pick a video from your Photos library, hit Reverse, and Rewind processes it right on your device. When it's done, preview it and save it back to Photos in full quality. --- WHAT REWIND DOES --- - Reverses any video from your Photos library - Processes fully on-device - your videos never leave your iPhone - Saves the reversed clip directly to Photos - Supports videos of any length (up to 60 seconds for fastest results) - Clean preview player before saving --- WHY REWIND --- - Zero watermarks. Ever. - No account required. No sign-in. - No subscription. Free to use. - Fast - built with Apple's AVFoundation for native performance - Privacy-first: no video content is uploaded anywhere --- PERFECT FOR --- * Creating satisfying boomerang-style reverse clips * Making backwards video effects for Reels, TikTok, and Stories * Rewinding action shots to create viral moments * Reversing time-lapses for a dramatic effect * Fun and creative video experiments --- HOW IT WORKS --- 1. Tap the video picker and select any video from your Photos library 2. Rewind processes and reverses it on your device 3. Preview the result 4. Save to Photos - done! --- PRIVACY & PERMISSIONS --- Rewind only requests access to your Photos library to read the source video and write the reversed result. No data is collected beyond what Firebase Analytics and Crashlytics use to improve app stability (fully disclosed in our Privacy Policy). Ads are shown to keep the app free. We use Google AdMob, which may use your device's advertising identifier in accordance with your ATT (App Tracking Transparency) preferences. For full details, visit our Privacy Policy at https://tapansinhsolanki.github.io/rewind-ios/privacy.html

About

Reverse Video

Easily create captivating reverse video effects, slow motion clips, and fast-forward edits with intuitive controls. This app allows for seamless playback and high-quality export of your creative video projects.

Highlights
  • Instant video reversal
  • Slow motion effect
  • Fast motion speed-up
  • Flexible speed controls
  • High-quality export
  • Simple interface
Features
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Turn your videos into amazing reverse effects in just one tap. Reverse Video lets you play any video backward smoothly and export in high quality. You can also create slow motion videos, fast motion clips, and combine speed effects for creative edits. Main features: • Reverse video instantly • Slow motion effect • Fast video speed-up • Flexible speed controls • High-quality export • Easy and simple interface • Quick save to Photos Perfect for fun videos, magic tricks, action scenes, and social media content. Download now and create eye-catching reverse videos easily. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Rewind4 screens
Reverse Video4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Reverse Video at 4.8 against Rewind's 4.0. Reverse Video also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). Rewind's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence and iOS requirement 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. Reverse Video sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Rewind asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reverse Video holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Video has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rewind ships an update every 9 days, Reverse Video fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Rewind versus Reverse Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRewindReverse Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.616 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTapansinh SolankiDuy Tran

In-app purchases

None

Rewind

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Reverse Video

Subscriptions3
  • Reverse Video Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Reverse Video: Slow Motion Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Reverse Video Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Rewind free?
Rewind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reverse Video free?
Reverse Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rewind or Reverse Video?
Reverse Video is rated higher. Rewind averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reverse Video averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do Rewind or Reverse Video have ads?
Rewind shows ads; Reverse Video does not.
Which is updated more often, Rewind or Reverse Video?
Rewind ships an update every 9 days, and Reverse Video fortnightly. Most recently, Rewind was updated on October 31, 2026 and Reverse Video on November 9, 2026.

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