Nobutaka Yuasa
For mobile creators, musicians, and power users requiring granular control over audio files and media playback.
Reverse Audio
Snapshot
Who is Nobutaka Yuasa?
Providing specialized audio manipulation and media utility tools for mobile creators and power users.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 7Last updated
Reverse Audio
v3.6.0
5mo ago
Publisher DNA
What defines Nobutaka Yuasa?
Publisher DNA
Primary focus
Mobile audio utilities and media processing tools
Scale
indie
Target audience
Mobile creators, musicians, and power users requiring granular control over audio files and media playback.
Signature Patterns
- •Focus on offline-first utility tools for audio and video processing
- •Heavy emphasis on granular technical features like 10-band equalizers and waveform editing
- •Monetization strategy favors free or freemium models with minimal user friction
- •Consistent use of native iOS frameworks for features like Picture-in-Picture and CoreML
Portfolio momentum
Highly active development cycle with 7 updates across 6 apps in the last 6 months and a recent major release 17 days ago.
Company profile
low confidence- Employees
- 1-10
Portfolio
What does Nobutaka Yuasa ship?
Apps
7 apps analysed
MP3 Cutter & Audio Editor — Ringtone Maker, Equalizer, Converter & Denoiser
Core reversal mechanic provides high entertainment value for social interactions
- The core audio reversal mechanic provides high entertainment value for social gatherings and family interactions
- Intermittent recording failures and playback glitches disrupt the core audio capture experience for some users
Distributed across 4 markets, strongest in Americas.
Based on 3 of 7 apps with localized market data, more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
Americas (2)
- United States3 / 3
- Brazil1 / 3
Europe (1)
- Portugal1 / 3
Asia-Pacific (1)
- Japan2 / 3
Core markets (3/3 apps)
User Sentiment
How do users feel about their apps?
2
Positive apps
1
Neutral / mixed
0
Negative apps
76/100
Avg sentiment score
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Who does Nobutaka Yuasa compete with?
The rivals identified
Nemeses(2)
With over 1.4 million ratings, this app dominates the audio manipulation space by focusing on high-volume, viral-ready entertainment effects.
This app dominates the specific niche of lightweight, browser-based YouTube playback, commanding a massive user base that dwarfs the target app.
Contenders(5)
Captures the utility-focused segment of the market by combining recording and editing into a single workflow.
Rumble serves as a direct alternative for video consumption, focusing on a distinct content ecosystem that competes for the same user attention.
Twitch captures the live-streaming segment of the video market, providing a high-engagement alternative for real-time content consumption.
A powerful, multi-track editor that serves as the primary choice for users needing more than simple reversal.
Vimeo offers a professional-grade alternative for video playback and hosting, targeting a more creator-centric audience than the target app.
Same space(4)
GIPHY operates in the adjacent short-form visual media space, focusing on micro-content rather than long-form video playback.
Focuses on the specific utility of tempo and pitch manipulation, serving a niche within the audio experimentation category.
TikTok Studio targets the creator side of the short-form video market, providing tools for content production rather than just consumption.
A high-end audio workstation that serves power users who require professional-grade editing features on mobile.
New entrants(3)
An emerging competitor leveraging AI-driven video synthesis to capture users interested in automated content generation.
This app represents the shift toward generative AI, offering a disruptive approach to video creation that bypasses traditional playback models.
Shows high velocity with two releases in the last six months, signaling an aggressive push into the voice effects market.
The Analyst's Read
The bottom line on Nobutaka Yuasa
Bottom line
Nobutaka Yuasa is a highly efficient indie developer with a proven track record in the music utility niche. Their ability to maintain high ratings across a decade-long portfolio suggests a strong focus on technical reliability and user-centric utility.
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What fed this analysis
- Apps analyzed:
- 6
- With full intel:
- 0
- With overview:
- 6
- Website scraped:
- yes
- Social presence:
- no