# Backwords Game vs INCOHEARENT

The clearest difference is review sentiment: INCOHEARENT at 72% against Backwords Game's 28%. INCOHEARENT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (237 vs 1). Backwords Game's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 17). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. INCOHEARENT sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Backwords Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

Backwords Game holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INCOHEARENT has 237 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Backwords Game's written reviews are positive against 72% of INCOHEARENT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Backwords Game ships an update monthly, INCOHEARENT weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backwords Game | INCOHEARENT |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwords-game/id689283221/reviews)** | [4.5 (237 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incohearent/id1500015482/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **237** |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **72.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 13 MB | 154 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MFX Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/344206779) | [Hunch Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726229420) |

## What reviewers say

### Backwords Game

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwords-game/id689283221)

Guess words by listening to them played in reverse. Send reversed recordings to friends to test their listening and guessing skills. It's a fun way to challenge your auditory perception and quick thinking.

**Highlights:** Guess words played in reverse, Send reversed recordings to friends, Test listening and guessing skills, Play with distant friends via Game Center, Local play by passing the device

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 😄 Fun and entertaining concept
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Great for playing with friends and family
- 🎮 Hilarious backwards audio playback
- 🎯 Original and innovative game idea
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently on launch
- 🎤 Voice recognition fails consistently
- 🔊 Audio playback issues - can't hear recordings
- 💸 Requires paid version for multiple games
- 🌐 Multiplayer/online functionality broken

**Reported bugs**

- App closes immediately upon opening
- Voice recognition doesn't detect words
- Audio playback completely silent
- Multiplayer matches won't create or progress
- Game crashes when inviting friends without app installed

**Requested features**

- Online multiplayer with distant friends
- Text or messenger integration for remote play
- Ability to replay your own recording after guessing
- Better voice recognition accuracy
- Free unlimited games without paywall


### INCOHEARENT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/incohearent/id1500015482)

Compete to guess the gibberish phrases before the timer expires in this popular party game app. Play alone or with friends, choose from themed packs, and share hilarious replays.

**Highlights:** Play solo or with a group, Variety of themed packs, Watch hilarious replays, Save and share with friends, Free 'Party Starter' deck

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fresh Phrases | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pride | $0.99 | one-time |
| #Trending | $0.99 | one-time |
| Best of the 90s | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Hits | $0.99 | one-time |
| Adults Only | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Music Deck | $1.99 | one-time |
| Deck - Sound British | $1.99 | one-time |
| Best of the 2000's - Deck | $2.99 | one-time |
| Family Favorites Deck | $2.99 | one-time |
| Music Deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| Brainrot Deck | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Spicy Pack Vol. 1 - Deck | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best of INCOHEARENT 3 Decks | $8.99 | one-time |
| Fun For All 5 Decks | $11.99 | one-time |
| Adults Only Collection 3 Decks | $11.99 | one-time |
| 5 Fan Favorites Decks | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Hilarious and entertaining gameplay
- 👥 Perfect for group play with friends and family
- 🎮 Easy to learn and quick to start playing
- 🎥 Video recording feature captures funny moments
- 🎨 Multiple themed card packs available

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Timer is too short and cannot be customized
- 💳 Expensive additional deck purchases required
- 🐛 Limited card variety in starter pack
- 📹 Mandatory video/audio recording feature
- 🔁 Repetitive content after limited plays

**Reported bugs**

- App stuck on 'guess the gibberish' screen
- App freezes on title/home screen
- Notification permission prompt causes app to hang
- Packs purchased but inaccessible
- iPad compatibility issues - buttons unclickable

**Requested features**

- Customizable timer duration
- Ability to disable or skip video recording
- Family-friendly card filtering option
- More cards in starter pack
- Free additional deck packs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backwords Game free?

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

### Is INCOHEARENT free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Backwords Game or INCOHEARENT?

Backwords Game is rated higher. Backwords Game averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while INCOHEARENT averages 4.5 from 237 ratings.

### Do Backwords Game or INCOHEARENT have ads?

Backwords Game shows ads; INCOHEARENT does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backwords Game or INCOHEARENT?

Backwords Game ships an update monthly, and INCOHEARENT weekly. Most recently, Backwords Game was updated on September 21, 2026 and INCOHEARENT on September 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.*