Comparison

Kodama vs Pretake

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

Head to head
About

Kodama

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Kodama is a secure, offline-first voice recording app designed to help you safely capture important moments — even in sensitive situations. - **Always-on buffer**: Continuously records to a rolling buffer so you never miss a moment. - **Background recording**: Keep recording even when your screen is locked or the app is closed. - **Clip and save**: Instantly save the last few minutes of audio from your buffer. - **Encrypted and offline**: All recordings are stored locally on your device, encrypted for your safety. - **Pro features**: Longer buffer (5/10/30/60 min), automatic cleanup, markers, and smaller file sizes. Kodama is designed for privacy and safety — no cloud storage, no analytics, and no tracking. You are always in control of when and how you record. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://github.com/Tomoo10/kodama-legal/blob/main/privacy-policy.md

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

Kodama3 screens
Pretake4 screens

Verdict

The call

Kodama and Pretake are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Kodama sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Kodama versus Pretake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKodamaPretake
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOMORO OHASHITimothy Little

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Kodama

Subscriptions2
  • Kodama Pro — Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Kodama Pro — Yearly$79.991 Year
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 Kodama free?
Kodama is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pretake free?
Pretake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kodama or Pretake have ads?
Neither Kodama nor Pretake shows ads.

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