Comparison

Pretake vs DeviceScope Test

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

Head to head
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

About

DeviceScope Test

Features
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DeviceScope Test is an all-in-one hardware diagnostic and sensor testing toolkit for iPhone and iPad. Quickly check essential components, view live readings, and troubleshoot common device issues from one clean workspace. WHAT YOU CAN CHECK • Audio — Monitor microphone input, test speaker playback, and check volume controls. • Camera — Preview your camera, test the flashlight, and detect AR support. • Display & Input — View screen resolution and pixel density, check touch response, adjust brightness, and use fullscreen colors to look for dead pixels, stuck pixels, or light bleed. • Sensors — Inspect accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer, proximity, ambient light, and pedometer readings. • Connectivity — Check network and Wi-Fi information, scan nearby Bluetooth devices, test NFC, and view GPS accuracy. • System — View battery level and charging status, device information, notification permissions, clipboard behavior, vibration, and biometric capabilities. • Speech — Try text-to-speech and speech recognition tools. USEFUL FOR • Troubleshooting before a video or voice call • Checking a new, used, or repaired iPhone or iPad • Exploring device sensors and hardware capabilities • Running quick QA checks without switching between multiple apps • Finding display, audio, camera, or connectivity problems FAST AND FOCUSED Each tool provides a simple interface with clear status feedback. Open the check you need, follow the instructions, and view the result immediately. PRIVACY BY DESIGN No account is required. Tests begin only when you choose them, and permissions are requested only for features that need them. Your device test results are not uploaded to our servers. Feature availability and readings may vary depending on your device model, hardware, iOS or iPadOS version, permissions, and regional support.

Screenshots

Pretake4 screens
DeviceScope Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DeviceScope Test at none against Pretake's 3. DeviceScope Test also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Pretake versus DeviceScope Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPretakeDeviceScope Test
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTimothy LittleCloudsphere Innovation Limited

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
None

DeviceScope Test

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pretake free?
Pretake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DeviceScope Test free?
DeviceScope Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pretake or DeviceScope Test have ads?
Neither Pretake nor DeviceScope Test shows ads.

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