Comparison

Signal (intercom) vs Pretake

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Signal (intercom)

This app provides a simple intercom system for quick communication. Create or join a "Signal" to use pre-set buttons for instant messaging in specific scenarios, avoiding unnecessary noise or lengthy conversations.

Highlights
  • Create or join communication 'Signals'
  • Use quick communication buttons
  • Instant messaging for specific scenarios
  • Minimalist design
  • Hypothetical use case examples
Features
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Absolutely minimal intercom system. Create a "Signal" or join someone else's, then use quick communication buttons in situations where it might be useful! Like, strictly hypothetically, when your wife yells up to you in your office that "TEA IS READY", and your dog starts barking until you come down - now, she can simply press the "TEA IS READY" button, you can respond with the "COMING" button, and no barking will ensue!

About

Pretake

Features
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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

Screenshots

Signal (intercom)3 screens
Pretake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Signal (intercom) at none against Pretake's 3. Signal (intercom) also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pretake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Signal (intercom) asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Signal (intercom) ships an update every 2 days, Pretake every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 23, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Signal (intercom) versus Pretake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSignal (intercom)Pretake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew TakaoTimothy Little

In-app purchases

None

Signal (intercom)

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pretake

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$29.99

Questions

Is Signal (intercom) free?
Signal (intercom) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pretake free?
Pretake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Signal (intercom) or Pretake have ads?
Neither Signal (intercom) nor Pretake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Signal (intercom) or Pretake?
Signal (intercom) ships an update every 2 days, and Pretake every 9 days. Most recently, Signal (intercom) was updated on July 23, 2026 and Pretake on September 13, 2026.

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