# Backwords Game vs Backtalk

Backwords Game and Backtalk both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Backtalk's written reviews are positive against 28% of Backwords Game's. Backtalk also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Backwords Game against 5.0 for Backtalk. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 28% of Backwords Game's written reviews are positive against 100% of Backtalk's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backwords Game | Backtalk |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backwords-game/id689283221/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtalk-say-it-backwards/id6809908215/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 27.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MFX Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/344206779) | [PANSL LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/423507459) |

## 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


### Backtalk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtalk-say-it-backwards/id6809908215)

This party game challenges players to mimic backwards sounds. Record a word or tune, hear it played in reverse, and then try to copy it. The closest imitation wins, with various game modes for different group sizes and play styles.

**Highlights:** Play words or hum tunes backwards, Record and mimic reversed sounds, Robot judge scores attempts, Multiple game modes (Classic, Echo Chain, Decoder), Team play options, Shareable highlight reels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backwords Game free?

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

### Is Backtalk free?

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

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

Backwords Game and Backtalk are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Backwords Game or Backtalk have ads?

Backwords Game shows ads; Backtalk does not.

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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.*