Reverse Audio is a mobile utility for recording, reversing, and modifying audio files on iOS and Android.
Product velocity
Active
Daily rank 🇺🇸
#70
▼11Music · free
Sentiment
4.7
34k reviews
Nemesis
Voice changer with effects
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
Users hire the app for low-stakes creative experimentation and amusement, where the ability to manipulate voice and sound files without intrusive ads provides a distinct advantage over entertainment-heavy rivals.
For Casual users and audio experimenters looking for simple tools to manipulate sound files or create phonetic palindromes.
Key features
Plays recorded or imported audio files in reverse direction
Adjusts playback rate from x0.5 to x2.0 and pitch by half-tone increments
Imports audio files via share action or Files app
Displays recordings from other users for exploration
Buy Me A Coffee link in the menu for user contributions
How much does it cost?
Ad-supported model on Android with voluntary donation support on iOS.
Velocity
Active developmentShow more...
5 versions in history. Development pace: active.
Who built it?
Nobutaka Yuasa
7 apps tracked · Music
Export Audio
Audio Editor & Tool
Music Player+
UTube Embed Player
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Reverse AudioUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads excited. Users appreciate the core audio reversal mechanic provides high entertainment value for social gatherings and family interactions and minimalist ad presence allows for uninterrupted creative experimentation with pitch and speed adjustments.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The core audio reversal mechanic provides high entertainment value for social gatherings and family interactions
- Minimalist ad presence allows for uninterrupted creative experimentation with pitch and speed adjustments
- Simple interface design enables users to easily save and manipulate audio files for creative projects
- Intermittent recording failures and playback glitches disrupt the core audio capture experience for some users
49 of 49 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Excited overall
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Competitive landscape for Reverse Audio
How's the Music market?
Reverse Audio holds a #93 Free rank in the US Music category, with a 4.74 rating across 33,572 iOS reviews. The gap between its high user sentiment and the lack of offline functionality suggests a ceiling on retention that competitors with local-first processing are currently exploiting.
Read the market outlookThe rivals identified
By Baviux Apps & Games SL.
With over 1.4 million ratings, this app dominates the audio manipulation space by focusing on high-volume, viral-ready entertainment effects.
- Offers a massive library of pre-set voice filters that target social media content creators directly.
- Provides a dedicated 'share to social' workflow that simplifies posting audio clips to external platforms.
- Monetizes through a high-reach ad-supported model that prioritizes user acquisition over premium feature gating.
Unlock the head-to-head verdict: where this rival wins, and where it loses.
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Key takeaways for Reverse Audio
Where is it heading?
Users report: The casual audio-manipulation market is shifting toward local-first processing to accommodate users who prioritize privacy and offline utility. Reverse Audio remains exposed as long as it requires constant connectivity, so the PM must pivot to a local-first architecture to prevent churn to emerging, low-latency competitors.
- Mandatory internet connectivity requirements limit utility during travel, which forces users to seek offline-capable alternatives, directly eroding the app's competitive moat.
- High sentiment scores (4.74) indicate the core reversal mechanic remains highly engaging, providing a stable foundation for future feature expansion into offline modes.
The SWOT
- Minimalist ad-free experience sustains high user sentiment
- Core reversal mechanic provides high entertainment value for social interactions
- Offline-first architecture would resolve the primary functional complaint
- Photo-overlay integration could expand creative output
Next best moves
Ship offline-first recording mode because connectivity is the top-cited barrier to usage → increase daily active sessions
+ 1 more prioritized moveThe counter-intuitive read
The app's reliance on internet connectivity is not…
Read the full takeFeature gaps
Multi-track editing (available in Lexis Audio Editor but absent here) +2
Since the last report: The app has refined its competitive positioning toward an ad-light, niche experience, but faces increased user friction and privacy concerns due to mandatory internet connectivity.
Bottom line
Reverse Audio wins through a clean, non-intrusive interface, but the mandatory internet requirement creates a churn risk that competitors are exploiting, so the PM must prioritize offline-first architecture to secure long-term retention.
Unlock 3 critical frictions, 3 market threats, 1 more prioritized move and the analyst’s take.
Access the full report for freeFAQ
Does Reverse Audio work without an internet connection?
How does Reverse Audio compare to Voice Changer with Effects?
Is Reverse Audio safe for casual use?
What is a good alternative for multi-track audio editing?
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