Many Sounds vs Pretake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Many Sounds
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Optimized for best performance at one single task. RECORD MANY SOUNDS. The workflow is very easy and fast: 1. Record something 2. Pinch to trim and adjust the volume 3. Rename it if you need to Repeat these steps MANY MANY times. Export them all at once. Have fun recording Many Sounds! Key features: โข Trim and adjust the volume with simple pinch gestures. โข Everything can be done in one screen. โข Export all sounds at once or one by one: by email, to Files, AirDrop or any app. โข New recordings are named after the place where you made them (if you allow location access). โข Files keep their names, no need to rename files later. โข Easily break one recording into many small sound files. โข Simply put, it's the fastest app to record MANY SOUNDS. The free version lets you edit up to 6 sounds at a time. Unlock unlimited sounds with a one-time in-app purchase.
Pretake
This app continuously listens in the background and allows you to save audio from moments that have already passed. Capture spontaneous ideas, perfect lines, or unexpected sounds after they happen. Refine your captures with trimming tools and export in your preferred format.
- Capture audio after it happens
- Adjustable buffer length
- Trim and edit recordings
- Built-in audio playback
- Save and organize captures
- Export in M4A or WAV
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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: โข 30 seconds โข 2 minutes โข 5 minutes โข 10 minutes โข 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: โข Musicians capturing riffs and melodies โข Content creators reacting to spontaneous moments โข Podcaster and journalists grabbing unexpected lines โข Sound designers collecting unique real-world sounds โข 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pretake at every 11 days against Many Sounds's every 81 months. Many Sounds's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Many Sounds sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pretake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Many Sounds ships an update every 81 months, Pretake every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Many Sounds | Pretake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 81 months | Every 11 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oktoid | Timothy Little |
In-app purchases
Many Sounds
- Unlock All Features$1.99
Pretake
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$29.99









