Comparison

MicSwap vs Reverse Audio

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

Head to head
About

MicSwap

Transform your audio with a mobile recording studio. Easily swap microphones and studio environments to alter the sound of your recordings. Edit, organize, and share your audio projects with a wide range of professional tools.

Highlights
  • Record or import audio
  • Swap microphones for different sounds
  • Change recording studios
  • Edit and trim recordings
  • Color label and sort recordings
  • Live monitoring
  • AU compatible
Features
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A mobile recording studio for music, podcasting, voiceover, filmmaking and more. Record or import audio, swap microphones for different sounds, change studios, edit, color label, sort, share and store your recordings anywhere. This free version comes with 3 free mics of 17, and the ability to try then buy others. Subscribe to use with an external microphone or interface, all mics and studios, unlimited recording and the ability to use it as a plugin with other music apps.like GarageBand, FL Studio, Auria, Cubasis, Multitrack and more etc (Audiobus, IAA, AUv3 compatible). MicSwap can also transform your iPhone or iPad into a microphone when you connect it to external speakers. If you're using a computer without a microphone, MicSwap is am easy way to add a mic to your setup so you can add voiceover to videos, record podcasts, add commentary to games and more "If you’re yearning to broaden your sonic palette but don’t happen to have a spare $2K to spend, you’ll like MicSwap Pro a whole lot." - MacLife "One of the best recording apps for iOS" - iPadMusic.com "MicSwap Turns Your iPhone Into Rock And Roll" - TechCrunch "Like Instagram For Your Voice" - Forbes "A useful, well-produced app" - Music Radar • Studio, Mic Modeler & Recorder • Record, import, change the sound of any audio • Record in Wav or M4a • Swap Microphones for different sounds • Swap Recording Studios • Adjust the input gain • Live monitoring • Color code your recordings • Much more! FEATURES • Record with different mics for different sounds • 3 Microphones included • Change the sound of pre-existing audio • Adjust the gain (input) of any microphone • Edit / trim recordings • Enable / disable live monitoring • AU compatible • AudioCopy enabled • Change backgrounds by swapping studio environments • Color label recordings • Sort recordings by date, title, duration, mic used, & color • Descriptions of each mic & studio (Tap 'S' or (i) on mic) • Re-order the microphones. Put your favorites first. • Share your recordings anywhere 17 MICROPHONES MODELED • Shure SM7b (Podcasting) • Rode NTG3 (Boom Mic) • Shure SM58 • RCA 77 • Sony Lavalier • Megaphone • Amperite SR80 • Neumann U47 • Neumann U87 • Neumann KM140 • Neumann CMV563 • AKG 414 • AKG C12VR • Royer Ribbon R121 • Old Timey Radio Mic • Ribbon Fathead 1 • Ribbon Fathead 2 ALSO BY FUTURE MOMENTS: Video Audio Splitter Remix the Audio of Your Video MicSwap Remix AI Audio Stem Separator Crystal Audio AI Audio Cleanup Magic MAIVE Ai Video Generator VideoVerb Add Reverb to Your Videos Hear Boost Get Super Hearing & Recording MicSwap Mic Modeler & Recorder MicSwap MultiTrack Multitrack Mic Modeler & Recorder MicSwap Video Edit Video Audio with Mic Models & FX MicSwap Camera The Best Sounding Video Camera AudioFix Denoise & Clean the Sound of Your Video VideoMaster Instant Audio Post-Production for Videos AudioVerb Add Reverb & Delay to Your Audio AudioMaster Audio Mastering for Podcasts & Music Volume Booster Easily Boost the Sound of Your Audio or Video Use for Podcasting, Music Creation, Voiceover, Memos, Ideas, Songwriting, Singing, Karaoke, etc MicSwap is a highly intuitive tool that simulates a real studio environment. It's a mic locker and recording studio in your pocket. Record and filter new or pre-existing audio. Serious audio engineers, musicians, recording hobbyists, podcasters etc.. For an optimal audio experience, please use headphones. WE OFFER 3 SUBSCRIPTION PLANS *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in $USD. If you choose to subscribe, your subscriptions will automatically renew at the end of the selected time and will charge your credit card through your iTunes account. You can turn off auto-renew at any time from your iTunes account settings. Future Moments LLC privacy policy: http://future-moments.com/faq Future Moments LLC terms of use: http://future-moments.com/faq

About

Reverse Audio

Record audio from your microphone and play it back forwards or in reverse. Adjust playback speed and pitch for creative sound manipulation. Import audio files from other apps and save your creations for later access.

Highlights
  • Record audio
  • Reverse playback
  • Adjust playback rate
  • Modify pitch
  • Import audio files
  • Save audio files
Currently charting
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Record, listen, and reverse your audio with just a tap! Easily record audio from your microphone and play it back forwards or in reverse. How it works: 1. Record sound using your device’s microphone 2. Play the recorded audio normally or reverse it for a unique listening experience Perfect for fun, creative projects, or audio experimentation! When playing audio, you can change - playback rate (Range: x0.5 to x2.0) - pitch by a half tone (Range: -2 octave to +2 octave) This app can import an audio file from other apps by share action or from Files app. Supported files: wav, mp3, mp4, m4a, aifc, aiff, caf, flac Saved audio files are also accessible from Files app: Files app -> On My iPhone/iPad -> Reverse Play -> Audio Enjoy! If you have suggestions to improve, just rewrite a review. I will do my best!

Screenshots

MicSwap4 screens
Reverse Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MicSwap at none against Reverse Audio's shown. Reverse Audio's advantage is review sentiment (87% vs 60%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. MicSwap sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Reverse Audio sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Reverse Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reverse Audio has 38K ratings behind it against 6.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MicSwap's written reviews are positive against 87% of Reverse Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MicSwap ships an update every 5 weeks, Reverse Audio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
MicSwap versus Reverse Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMicSwapReverse Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.8K ratings)4.7 (38K ratings) — better
Positive reviews59.8% of reviews87.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.8K38K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#134 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size351 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFuture MomentsNobutaka Yuasa

Customer experience

MicSwap

All ratings6,836 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive59.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative34.5%

Reverse Audio

All ratings37,655 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews1,382 reviews
Positive87.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative8.1%

User reviews

MicSwap

From 6.8K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great customer service
  • 🎤 Excellent microphone emulation
  • 🎶 Useful for singing and recording
  • 💡 Ability to try different microphones

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App crashes and bugs
  • 💰 Paywall for full features
  • 🔇 Poor sound quality
  • 🔒 Subscription model issues

Reverse Audio

From 38K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🤩 Fun and entertaining
  • 🎉 Excellent audio quality
  • 💯 Works as expected
  • 🔍 Useful for finding hidden messages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🔊 Distorted audio in reverse playback
  • 🔒 Cannot import external audio files

Bugs and requests

MicSwap

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Recordings get deleted
  • Microphones not working as expected
  • App not opening or freezing

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow importing audio and recording over it
  • Expand free microphone options
  • Improve integration with other audio apps

Reverse Audio

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Recording not playing back in reverse
  • Cannot save or share reversed recordings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to import audio files
  • Implement more audio manipulation options
  • Provide video reverse playback

In-app purchases

14 purchases

MicSwap

Subscriptions7
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
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  • Trial + Annual3 Days trial2 variants$14.991 Year
  • 6 Months$14.996 Months
  • Yearly + Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly + Trial3 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time7
  • MS-SR80 Microphone$0.99
  • MS-U47 Microphone$0.99
  • MS-C12VR Microphone$0.99
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  • Studio G - Room A$1.99
  • Studio G - Room B$1.99
  • Blue Light Digital Pack$2.99
  • Unlimited Recording$4.99
5 purchases

Reverse Audio

One-time5
  • Small Coffee$1.99
  • Medium Coffee$2.99
  • Remove Ads$4.99
Show 2 more
  • Large Coffee$4.99
  • Barista Special$9.99

Questions

Is MicSwap free?
MicSwap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reverse Audio free?
Reverse Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MicSwap or Reverse Audio?
Reverse Audio is rated higher. MicSwap averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.8K ratings, while Reverse Audio averages 4.7 from 38K ratings.
Do MicSwap or Reverse Audio have ads?
Reverse Audio shows ads; MicSwap does not.
Which is updated more often, MicSwap or Reverse Audio?
MicSwap ships an update every 5 weeks, and Reverse Audio every 2 months. Most recently, MicSwap was updated on September 23, 2026 and Reverse Audio on September 25, 2026.

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