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Best Audio Playback Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

With an average user rating of 4.5โ˜…, the audio playback category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 248+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Audio Playback Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Reverse AudioReverse AudioFree4.7โ˜… (38K)YesYesOct 2026
2Voice Recorder Lite: Record HDVoice Recorder Lite: Record HDFree4.6โ˜… (74K)YesNoOct 2026
3WavePad Music and Audio EditorWavePad Music and Audio EditorFree4.6โ˜… (4.4K)NoYesOct 2026
4PlayBacker for iPhonePlayBacker for iPhoneFree4.3โ˜… (3)NoYesMay 2026
5PlaybackPlaybackFree4.8โ˜… (4.3K)NoYesOct 2026
6Voice Record ProVoice Record ProFree4.7โ˜… (16K)YesYesOct 2026
7Voice Recorder & Audio MemosVoice Recorder & Audio MemosFree4.6โ˜… (506)NoNoOct 2026
8Go ButtonGo ButtonFree4.6โ˜… (174)NoYesSep 2026

Top Picks for Audio Playback

Reverse Audio#1

Reverse Audio by Nobutaka Yuasa

Reverse play recorded sound
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽต Music
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(38K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#39in Music
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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.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Simple and easy to use
  • ๐Ÿคฉ Fun and entertaining
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Excellent audio quality
  • ๐Ÿ’ฏ Works as expected
  • ๐Ÿ” Useful for finding hidden messages

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Occasional bugs and glitches
  • ๐Ÿ”Š Distorted audio in reverse playback
  • ๐Ÿ”’ Cannot import external audio files
Voice Recorder Lite: Record HD#2

Voice Recorder Lite: Record HD by LiveBird Technologies Private Limited

HD Audio Recording & Playback
Strong Contender
๐Ÿ’ผ Business
4.6๐Ÿ˜(74K ratings)
FreeAds
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Record, edit, and share high-quality audio with this versatile app. Capture meetings, lectures, or music with advanced noise reduction and multiple format options. Easily trim recordings and upload them to cloud services or share via email and AirDrop.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Good sound quality
  • ๐ŸŽถ Useful for recording songs/music
  • ๐Ÿ“ Helpful for meetings and lectures
  • ๐Ÿ” Allows playback and review of recordings

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ”’ Limited functionality in free version
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Requires paid upgrade to access key features
  • ๐Ÿ“ข Excessive ads in free version
  • ๐Ÿ› Unreliable recording and file saving
WavePad Music and Audio Editor#3

WavePad Music and Audio Editor by NCH Software

Worth Considering
๐ŸŽต Music
4.6๐Ÿ˜Š(4.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Edit and record music, voice, and other audio with a professional suite of tools. Features include cut, copy, paste, and a variety of audio effects like echo and noise reduction. Supports numerous file formats and cloud storage integration.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿ‘ Easy to use
  • ๐Ÿš€ Excellent sound quality
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Lots of features
  • ๐Ÿ™Œ Great for podcasts
  • ๐Ÿ‘Œ Works well on iPad
  • ๐ŸŽจ Versatile editing tools

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Crashes and freezes
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Paywall for core features
  • ๐Ÿค” Confusing UI changes
  • ๐Ÿ” Difficult to find saved files
  • ๐Ÿ“ฆ Takes up a lot of storage
  • ๐Ÿคฏ Buggy after updates

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FAQ about Audio Playback

What are the best audio playback apps for iPhone?
Reverse Audio tops our audio playback apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 38K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top audio playback apps we rank are free to download, including Reverse Audio and Voice Recorder Lite: Record HD.
Reverse Audio shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 248+ audio playback apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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