# Pretake — Capture Audio Before Recording

> Capture Audio Before Recording (iPhone/iPad app by Timothy Little.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretake/id6755744366 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Timothy Little](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856038475)
- Category: Utilities, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 2 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and 2 more
- Released: 2026-02-03
- Data updated: 2026-05-18
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pretake/id6755744366/reviews.md

## What is Pretake?

Never miss the moment again.
Your best ideas, sounds, and spontaneous performances often happen before you hit record. Pretake captures them anyway.

Designed for musicians, creators, journalists, sound recordists, and anyone who works with audio, Pretake continuously listens in the background and lets you save audio from moments that have already passed. Whether it's a sudden musical idea, the perfect line delivery, or unexpected audio worth keeping - you'll have it.

KEY FEATURES

Capture Audio After It Happens
Pretake continuously maintains a rolling audio buffer. When something worth saving occurs, simply tap "Capture" to retrieve the audio from the past seconds or minutes.

Adjustable Buffer Length
Choose the window that suits your workflow:
• 30 seconds
• 2 minutes
• 5 minutes
• 10 minutes
• 15 minutes

Trim & Edit
Refine your capture with easy, precise trimming tools. Keep only what matters.

Playback & Review
Listen back instantly using the built-in audio player.

Save & Organise
Store your recordings in the app and access them anytime.

Export in Your Chosen Format
Share or process your audio your way. Export as M4A AAC compressed or WAV uncompressed for maximum compatibility in your creative workflow.

WHY THIS APP?

Traditional recorders only capture what you started recording. Pretake captures what you wish you had recorded. It's perfect for:
• Musicians capturing riffs and melodies
• Content creators reacting to spontaneous moments
• Podcaster and journalists grabbing unexpected lines
• Sound designers collecting unique real-world sounds
• Anyone who hates missing great audio

SUBSCRIPTION TERMS
   
Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings.
   
Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/pretake-terms-of-use
Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/pretake-privacy-policy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Premium | $14.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Access | $29.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.3 — 2026-03-04

Performance improvements

### 1.0.2 — 2026-02-25

Minor UI refinements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-02-12

Minor updates and improvements

### 1.0.0 — 2026-02-04

No release notes.

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