ProMovie Recorder vs Protake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ProMovie Recorder
Unlock advanced video recording capabilities on your mobile device. Take full control of exposure, focus, frame rate, and audio settings to create professional-quality clips. Supports high resolutions and frame rates, external microphones, and various camera accessories.
- 4K and 1080p video recording up to 240FPS
- Manual exposure, focus, and white balance control
- High bitrate video recording
- Switch between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras
- External microphone and audio monitoring support
- Grids, cropping guides, and level indicator
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ProMovie Recorder is a feature-rich yet easy-to-use video camera App for your iPhone and iPad. Take control of exposure, focus, frame rate, and every other aspect of video recording right at your fingertip. Take full advantage of your device's videography capability and create professional clips. • 4K video recording (up to 120FPS) ¹. • 1080p video recording (up to 240FPS) ². • Manual camera control for exposure, shutter speed, ISO, focus, and white balance. • High-quality video recording with up to 224Mbps bitrate. • Switch between Ultra Wide, Wide, and Telephoto cameras ³. ******** An In-App Purchase is required to record videos without the 'ProMovie Recorder' watermark. ******** Audio features: • External microphones (Lightning/3.5 mm headphone jack ⁴/Bluetooth). • Stereo audio recording *. • Audio monitoring through headphones and Bluetooth headphones. • On-screen audio level indicator. • Audio gain control *. • Supported audio formats: 256 Kbps AAC, 16-bit PCM. Camera control: • Separate Exposure Point and Focus Point. • Exposure compensation. • Manual control/parameter lock for: - Shutter Speed/ISO - Color Temperature - Focus • White balance presets. • White balance calibration with gray cards. Supported accessories: • 2.4:1 anamorphic adapters. • Video rotation/flip for lens accessories. • External displays connected via Lightning-to-HDMI/VGA adapters. • Bluetooth remote *. Other features: • Grids and cropping guides for easier composition. • Full-screen modes. • Level (tilt indicator). • Both HEVC and H.264 encoding *. • Standard and Cinematic stabilization mode. ¹ 4K @30FPS: iPhone 6s/6s Plus/SE and newer, iPad (2022), iPad Mini (2021 and newer), iPad Air (2020 and newer), iPad Pro 9.7-in., iPad Pro 10.5-in., iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2017 and newer), iPad Pro 11-in. (all models), iPad Pro 13-in. 4K @60FPS: iPhone 8/8 Plus/X and newer, iPad (2022), iPad Mini (2021 and newer), iPad Air (2020 and newer), iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2018 and newer), iPad Pro 11-in. (all models), iPad Pro 13-in. 4K @120FPS: iPhone 16 Pro/16 Pro Max/17 Pro/17 Pro Max. ² 1080p @30FPS: iPhone 5s and newer, iPad (2017 and newer), iPad Mini (2013 and newer), iPad Air (all models), iPad Pro (all models). 1080p @60FPS: iPhone 6/6 Plus/SE and newer, iPad (2022), iPad Mini (2021 and newer), iPad Air (2020 and newer), iPad Pro 9.7-in., iPad Pro 10.5-in., iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2017 and newer), iPad Pro 11-in. (all models), iPad Pro 13-in. 1080p @120FPS: iPhone 6s/6s Plus/SE and newer, iPad (2022), iPad Mini (2021 and newer), iPad Air (2020 and newer), iPad Pro 9.7-in., iPad Pro 10.5-in., iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2017 and newer), iPad Pro 11-in. (all models), iPad Pro 13-in. 1080p @240FPS: iPhone 8/8 Plus/X and newer, iPad (2022), iPad Mini (2021 and newer), iPad Air (2020 and newer), iPad Pro 12.9-in. (2018 and newer), iPad Pro 11-in. (all models), iPad Pro 13-in. ³ For iPhone and iPad models with Ultra Wide and/or Telephoto cameras. ⁴ Depending on your iPhone/iPad model and microphone connector, some of the following adapters may be required: • TRS to TRRS adapter • Lightning to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter • USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack adapter * For supported devices only. Contact us: support@ProMovieApp.com
Protake
This app offers professional cinema camera features for mobile devices, enabling advanced video recording and monitoring. It includes features like Wi-Fi video transmission, multiple recording modes, and sophisticated color grading tools.
- Wi-Fi Video Transmission
- Multiple Recording Modes (AUTO, PRO, DUAL, PORTRAIT)
- LOG Gamma Curve & Cinematic Looks
- Advanced Monitoring Tools
- Composition & Exposure Assistants
- Frame Rate Normalization
- Standard File Naming & Metadata
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Protake brings the filmmaking experience of professional cinema cameras to your mobile devices. No matter you're a daily vlogger, a commercial director, or a well-established filmmaker, you will benefit from Protake's features, including: # [NEW] WI-FI VIDEO TRANSMISSION · In the landscape orientation of AUTO and PRO modes, you can start the brand new Wi-Fi Video Transmission system. · You can transmit the video from 1 "camera" to 4 "monitors" (yes, we're talking about iPhones and iPads). · You can watch up to 4 "cameras" on 1 "monitor". · You can wirelessly start and stop the recording of all "cameras". · You can even monitor HDR and SDR video streams on the same screen. · It's a ground-breaking end-to-end mobile recording and monitoring experience. · It's brought to you by Protake. # MODES · AUTO mode: a mode optimized for vloggers and YouTubers, you can use it single-handedly. · PRO mode: a mode designed for professional filmmakers. All the camera information and control settings are well aligned on the screen. · DUAL mode: recording video with two cameras working at the same time. Recorded in one file as Picture in Picture or two files. · PORTRAIT mode: with iPhone Pro and iPad Pro's LiDAR sensor and the devices' powerful processors, you can record "portrait mode video" with real-time blurred background. # COLOR · LOG: it's not only a genuine LOG gamma curve -- we strictly matched your mobile device's color to the industrial standard - ALEXA Log C. · Cinematic Looks: we provided a dozen of cinematic looks for filmmakers -- the styles are categorized into Neutral Styles, Film Emulation (classic Kodak and Fuji cinema film), Movie Inspired (blockbusters and indie masterpieces), and ALEXA Looks. # ASSISTANTS · Monitoring tools: Waveform, Parade, Histogram, RGB Histogram, Audio Meter. · Composition assistants: Aspect Ratios, Safe Area, Thirds, Crosshairs, and 3-axis Horizon Indicators. · Exposure assistants: Zebra Strips,False Color, Exposure Compensation, Auto Exposure. · Focus assistants: Focus Peaking and Auto Focus. · Recording: Record Beeper, Record Flash, Volume Key Record. · Zooming and Focusing: A-B Point. # DATA · Frame Rate Normalization: Mobile devices don't have perfect frame rate control, therefore, it's easy to get non-standard variable frame rate. Protake solves this problem fundamentally and makes strictly constant FPS of 24, 25, 30, 60, 120, etc. · File-naming: All the video files saved by Protake use the standard naming system: Camera Unit + Reel Number + Clip Count + Date + Suffix. It's something like "A001C00203_200412_IR8J.MOV"... Sounds familiar? · Metadata: Everything including device model, ISO, shutter angel, white balance, lens, connected accessories, location, are all well recorded in the file's metadata. · Time code: We provided both options for you -- Free Run and Record Run. It's compatible with your cinema cameras. # Protake+ · With a Protake+ membership, you can use all the features, including: Pro mode, LOG gamma curve, Protake Cinematic Looks, all the assistant tools, data management, 3rd-party accessories. · Protake+ provides 1-year membership for you to purchase; · Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase; · Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period; · Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period; · The renewal price for 1-year membership is USD 19.99. · You can manage your subscription and switch off the auto-renewal by accessing your Account Settings after purchase; · All personal data is handled under the terms and conditions of Protake’s privacy policy. More details can be found here: https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/platform_service/20220621172324148/20220621172324148.html https://terms.alicdn.com/legal-agreement/terms/privacy/20220704104156634/20220704104156634.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProMovie Recorder at 77% against Protake's 41%. ProMovie Recorder also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 1.3K) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Protake's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. ProMovie Recorder sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Protake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ProMovie Recorder holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProMovie Recorder has 21K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of ProMovie Recorder's written reviews are positive against 41% of Protake's.
ProMovie Recorder ships an update every 5 months, Protake every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | ProMovie Recorder | Protake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (21K ratings) — better | 4.5 (1.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews — better | 40.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 21K — better | 1.3K |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Panda Apps Limited | Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited |
Customer experience
ProMovie Recorder
Protake
User reviews
ProMovie Recorder
From 21K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent video quality and control
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 💡 Powerful manual camera controls
- 🔒 No subscription required
- 👍 Great value for the price
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Missing some advanced features (e.g. HDR, location metadata)
- 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
- 🔇 Audio sync issues with external mics
- 🙈 Watermark can be intrusive
Protake
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Great image stabilization
- 👍 Excellent UI and easy to use
- 🎨 Impressive color grading and LOG profiles
- 📹 Supports 1.33 anamorphic lenses
- 🔍 Powerful manual controls (focus, zoom, exposure, ISO)
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, audio issues, frame rate drops)
- 🔒 Subscription-based model, no one-time purchase option
- 🔍 Lack of advanced manual controls (no auto ISO, bitrate control)
- 🔌 Requires internet connection to use pro features
- 🤖 Limited support for accessories (gimbals, external mics)
Bugs and requests
ProMovie Recorder
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inconsistent audio quality and sync issues
- Occasional screen flickering and black screen crashes
- Settings reset after app relaunch
- Incompatibility with certain iPhone models
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for external USB microphones
- Improve audio sync with external audio sources
- Provide more advanced video settings (e.g. log profile, focus peaking)
- Allow saving videos directly to cloud storage
- Add multi-camera support for simultaneous recording
Protake
Reported bugs
4 issues- Videos not saving properly
- Subscription not working as expected
- Stabilization issues in 4K Pro mode
- Unexpected errors and crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Add 4K 60fps video recording
- Implement remote camera monitoring and control
- Allow manual microphone selection
- Provide more flexible stabilization options
- Add support for more gimbal and accessory integrations
In-app purchases
ProMovie Recorder
- Remove Watermark$2.99
Protake
- Protake+ (1 Year)1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- Protake Cloud: 60 Minutes$4.99
- Protake Cloud: 180 Minutes$9.99
- Protake Cloud: 480 Minutes$19.99
Questions
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