Comparison

Backwords Game vs Reverse It! Audio Party Game

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

Head to head
About

Backwords Game

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
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Backwords Game is a delightful and engaging game that involves guessing words in reverse. Select a word and send the recording to your friend. Your friend will listen to the word played in reverse and then replicate exactly what they hear. Subsequently, their recording will be reversed and played forwards, enabling them to hear and guess the original word! Mastering this game requires a sharp ear and quick thinking. You can play with distant friends using Game Center or free play passing the device between friends. Good luck!

About

Reverse It! Audio Party Game

This is a fast-paced, social guessing game where players speak phrases backward. Teammates race to decipher the reversed words, leading to hilarious moments and non-stop laughter. It's perfect for parties, family game nights, or any group looking for instant fun.

Highlights
  • Fast-paced guessing gameplay
  • Dozens of themed categories
  • Party Packs for curated themes
  • All-access option for unlimited play
  • Offline-friendly
  • Family-friendly for all ages
Features
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Reverse It! – The Ultimate Audio Party Game Think fast. Speak backwards. Laugh nonstop. Reverse It! is a fast, social guessing game where players speak phrases backwards while teammates listen closely and race to figure out what they are hearing. Familiar words quickly turn into strange sounds, wild guesses, and nonstop laughter. Designed for groups and easy to jump into, Reverse It! is perfect for friends, families, and teams looking for a fun, high-energy game that gets everyone talking and listening. Whether you are hosting a party, planning family game night, or looking for a quick group activity, Reverse It! delivers instant fun with every round. [How It Works] A phrase appears on screen. You say it out loud, but backwards. Your team listens and guesses the original phrase before time runs out. The rules are simple, but the results are unpredictable and hilarious. [Features] Fast, pick-up-and-play guessing gameplay for groups Dozens of themed categories including Food, Movies, Tongue Twisters, Celebrities, Sports, and more Party Packs that unlock curated theme collections An all-access option for unlimited play Clean, readable design made for group play Offline-friendly so you can play anywhere Family-friendly and easy for all ages to enjoy [Perfect For] Parties and social gatherings Family game night Friends and team-based play Classrooms and icebreakers Road trips and vacations [Why You’ll Love It] Reverse It! turns simple phrases into instant comedy. As players try to speak clearly and teams struggle to decode what they hear, every round creates memorable moments. The harder you try, the funnier it gets. [Unlock More Fun] Play for free or unlock additional theme packs and premium access to keep the game fresh with new phrases, categories, and endless replay value. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Reverse It! and see how ridiculous familiar phrases can sound when spoken backwards.

Screenshots

Backwords Game4 screens
Reverse It! Audio Party Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

Backwords Game and Reverse It! Audio Party Game both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Reverse It! Audio Party Game's written reviews are positive against 28% of Backwords Game's. Reverse It! Audio Party Game also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). Backwords Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, rating, device support 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 It! Audio Party Game sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Backwords Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Backwords Game against 4.9 for Reverse It! Audio Party Game. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse It! Audio Party Game has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Backwords Game's written reviews are positive against 100% of Reverse It! Audio Party Game's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Backwords Game versus Reverse It! Audio Party Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackwords GameReverse It! Audio Party Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.9 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews27.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB179 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMFX StudiosPhil Starkovich

Customer experience

Backwords Game

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive27.9%
Neutral9.8%
Negative62.3%

Reverse It! Audio Party Game

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Backwords Game

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • 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
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  • Freezes during versus mode gameplay
  • Recording fails with 'error' message
  • Wrong audio plays back (shows own recording instead of opponent's)
  • Game gets stuck on screens during multiplayer
  • Repeated 'didn't catch that' errors despite clear speech

Requested features

7 requests
  • 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
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  • Game Center compatibility fixes
  • Support for different accents and languages

Reverse It! Audio Party Game

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Backwords Game

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Reverse It! Audio Party Game

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Party Pass - Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
One-time9
  • Animal Pack$3.99
  • Sport Pack$3.99
  • Decades Pack$3.99
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  • Globetrotter Pack$3.99
  • Family Fun Pack$3.99
  • Pop Culture Pack$3.99
  • Brainiac Pack$3.99
  • After Dark Pack$9.99
  • Unlimited Party Pass - Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is Backwords Game free?
Backwords Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reverse It! Audio Party Game free?
Reverse It! Audio Party Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backwords Game or Reverse It! Audio Party Game?
Backwords Game is rated higher. Backwords Game averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Reverse It! Audio Party Game averages 4.9 from 18 ratings.
Do Backwords Game or Reverse It! Audio Party Game have ads?
Backwords Game shows ads; Reverse It! Audio Party Game does not.

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