Pretake vs Decibel Meter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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: • 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
Decibel Meter
This utility app measures environmental sound levels in real time, displaying current, minimum, maximum, and average readings. It allows users to record and review measurement sessions with clear visual indicators for noise levels.
- Real-time sound level measurement
- View min, max, and average readings
- Live chart of sound level changes
- Record and save measurement sessions
- Review past measurements
- Clear visual noise indicators
- Straightforward interface
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Understand the sound around you with a simple, easy-to-use decibel meter. DBMeter measures environmental sound levels in real time and presents the results through a clear, intuitive display. Whether you are checking a quiet room, monitoring workplace noise, or comparing sound levels in different environments, you can get the information you need at a glance. KEY FEATURES • Measure environmental sound levels in real time • View current, minimum, maximum, and average readings • Follow sound-level changes on a live chart • Record and save measurement sessions • Review previous measurements anytime • Use clear visual indicators to understand noise levels • Enjoy a clean, straightforward interface USE DBMETER TO • Check sound levels at home or work • Monitor noisy surroundings • Compare different rooms and environments • Track changes during an event or activity • Build awareness of everyday noise exposure Measurement results may vary depending on the microphone and hardware of your device. DBMeter is intended for general informational purposes and is not a substitute for certified professional sound-level measuring equipment.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Decibel Meter at none against Pretake's 3. Decibel Meter also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). Pretake's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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
Both are free to download. Pretake sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Decibel Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Pretake | Decibel Meter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Timothy Little | Hangzhou Zhujiecao Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
Pretake
- Monthly Premium3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Premium3 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$29.99
Decibel Meter
No in-app purchases









