PRO TREK Connected vs PodKino
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PRO TREK Connected
This app connects your compatible CASIO watch to your iPhone via Bluetooth. It enables various Mobile Link functions to enhance your watch experience and allows for simplified watch operations through your phone's screen. Data can be transferred to the new CASIO WATCHES app.
- Bluetooth watch connectivity
- Mobile Link functions
- Simplified watch operations
- User data transfer
- iPhone integration
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Important - Please Read Request to Transfer to the CASIO WATCHES App (Support Termination Notification) The functionality of this app will be transferred to the new watch app, CASIO WATCHES. By updating to version 3.0, users of this app will be able to transfer their user data to CASIO WATCHES via this app. While we understand this may be inconvenient for some users, we ask that you transfer your data across, and continue using CASIO WATCHES in place of this app. Please see the support page for more details. https://world.casio.com/support/wat/info/20230322/en/ ●Description This is the basic application for connecting and communicating with a Bluetooth(R) v4.0 enabled CASIO watch. Pairing your watch with an iPhone enables use of a variety of different Mobile Link functions that greatly enhance the iPhone experience. The PRO TREK Connected app also simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen. Visit the website below for details. https://protrek.casio.com/ We recommend using PRO TREK Connected on the following operating systems. Operation is not guaranteed for any operating system not listed below. Even if an operating system has been confirmed as compatible, software updates or display specifications may prevent proper display and/or operation. ⋅ iOS 14 or later. Applicable Watches: PRT-B50, PRT-B70 *Some watches unavailable in your region may be displayed in the application. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
PodKino
Record, organize, and secure your voice notes with ease. This app offers instant recording, the ability to attach photos and contacts for context, and biometric protection for privacy. It's designed for creators and storytellers to manage their audio content efficiently.
- Instant recording
- Attach photos and contacts
- Face ID lock
- Effortless organization
- Secure on-device storage
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Your voice deserves a home. Podkino is the simplest and most secure way to record and organize your voice notes — built for creators, thinkers, and everyday storytellers. - Record Instantly Start a recording with a single tap — no setup, no clutter. - Attach Photos & Contacts Give every voice note context by linking images or people to it. - Lock with Face ID Keep personal recordings private with secure biometric protection. - Organize Effortlessly Rename, sort, and share recordings in seconds. - Coming Soon • AI-powered transcription • Themes & customization • Cloud sync & backup options All your content stays securely on your device — unless you choose to share it. Podkino is more than a voice recorder. It’s your personal audio journal.
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Verdict
PRO TREK Connected and PodKino both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of PodKino's written reviews are positive against 49% of PRO TREK Connected's. PodKino also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). PRO TREK Connected's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PRO TREK Connected against 4.7 for PodKino. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 345 and 246 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of PRO TREK Connected's written reviews are positive against 76% of PodKino's.
PRO TREK Connected ships an update every 2 months, PodKino every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PRO TREK Connected | PodKino |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (345 ratings) | 4.7 (246 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | 76.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 345 — better | 246 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 242 MB | 192 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. | Riya Dhar |
Customer experience
PRO TREK Connected
PodKino
Bugs and requests
PRO TREK Connected
Reported bugs
20 issues- New version not updating
- Watch not connecting after update
- Auto backlight turns off randomly
- Step counter weekly view off by one day
- Watch constantly out of time
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- Pairing to iPhone fails
- App force closes right after opening
- App crashes after launch
- Watch shows incorrect time after setup
- Suddenly unable to connect
- Pairing fails after app reinstall
- Watch shows error message 'Recover' or date 1/01
- Watch is constantly out of sync
- Alarm buttons not active in app
- Route is not recorded
- App bounces after pairing
- Cannot connect watch PRT-B50
- Step counter overcounting
- Cannot connect to iPhone 11
- Cannot connect PRG-650Y
Requested features
15 requests- Add Russian language support
- Improve app intuitiveness and simplicity
- Add ability to locate lost watch
- Enhance fishing port data
- Increase domestic data
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- Add option for auto light after sunset/before sunrise
- Sync with standard Apple Health app
- Translate pressure to mmHg
- Add ability to add friends or join groups for step counter
- Add option to add photos to fish memo
- Add option to delete fish memo entries
- Allow offline manual viewing
- Support Apple Health for steps
- Add import function for destination location
- Add calibration options for stride distance
PodKino
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PRO TREK Connected
No in-app purchases
PodKino
No in-app purchases
