Comparison

Mini WebCam vs Pretake

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

Head to head
About

Mini WebCam

Transform your iPhone into a wireless webcam without needing extra software or hardware. Stream live video to a browser or another device on your network. Ideal for monitoring or quick video capture.

Highlights
  • Stream videos to WLAN
  • Integrated WebServer
  • Browser access via URL
  • Multiple client access
  • Flashlight support
  • Adjustable video quality and speed
  • Customizable webcam name and port
Features
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The application that turns your iPhone into a real webcam! No further software or hardware required. Just push the 'Start’ button and the transmission of your live video stream is being sent. Use your iPhone as a camera based baby monitor or transform your iPhone quickly into a video camera to monitor your Sunday roast. To view your live video you simply need a browser or another 'Mini WebCam'. Access via browser: Just enter the displayed URL in the address line of your web browser (for example http://192.168.1.1). No need for any further plug-ins or other requirements. Access via iPhone: Simply choose your webcam through the list of ‘Available Cams’ by click! Features: - Streaming of videos to the WLAN - Integrated WebServer - Supported browser: Safari (< 6.0), Firefox - Free choice of name for webcam - Free selectable port for the browser view - Supports as many 'Mini WebCams‘ as you choose and these will be diplayed clearly in form of a list. - Access for several clients to one 'Mini WebCam' is possible - Use the flashlight in dark environment - Choice of three quality levels (low, normal, high) - Choice of three different speed levels, from real time to single frames - Status of charging display - Bonjour More features coming soon! In the next version: - Picture rotation in the browser selectable - Support for IE - General bugfixing We thank all users for their numerous feedback!

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

Mini WebCam4 screens
Pretake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mini WebCam at none against Pretake's 3. Mini WebCam also leads on iOS requirement (4.2 vs 17.6). Pretake's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). 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. Mini WebCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mini WebCam ships an update every 2 months, Pretake every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mini WebCam versus Pretake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMini WebCamPretake
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS4.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperpriparesTimothy Little

Bugs and requests

Mini WebCam

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App crashes constantly
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 6 with iOS 8.2
  • Incompatible with iPhone 5c
  • Web page won't load via URL
  • Garbled/gobbledegook characters in browser
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  • Server not supported error
  • WLAN connection error despite being connected
  • Freezes when closed
  • Port forwarding issues
  • Fails with Chrome browser
  • Installation installs wrong product (Skype Home)
  • Doesn't function on Windows with certain browsers

Requested features

13 requests
  • Audio recording capability
  • Password protection for feed
  • Chrome and Internet Explorer support
  • Front camera support
  • Continuous streaming while screen locked
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  • Video recording functionality
  • Zoom feature
  • Larger viewing window
  • Skype integration
  • Virtual camera driver for desktop
  • GSM/data network support
  • Control panel in web browser
  • Ability to work while device in rest mode

Pretake

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Mini WebCam

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 Mini WebCam free?
Mini WebCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pretake free?
Pretake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mini WebCam or Pretake have ads?
Neither Mini WebCam nor Pretake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mini WebCam or Pretake?
Mini WebCam ships an update every 2 months, and Pretake every 9 days. Most recently, Mini WebCam was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pretake on October 1, 2026.

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