OTCam vs Protake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OTCam
This app allows you to remotely control a 360-degree panorama camera via Wi-Fi. View live camera feeds, capture photos and videos, and download files directly to your device. It also supports immersive VR playback.
- Real-time camera preview
- Remote photo and video control
- File download to device album
- VR playback support
- Gesture and gyro control for VR
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OTCam is a Wi-Fi controller which can remotely control 360 panorama camera using OTUS OT6166 solution. Main features: - Real time camera preview - Control picture snapshot & start/stop video recording - Video/Photo playback - File download to iPhone album - Support VR (virtual reality) playback using finger gesture or mobile phone gyro sensor (needs to be recorded by "360VR" mode) OTCam是一個Wi-Fi的遠端遙控器,可以遠端控制OTUS OT6166方案的360度全景攝影機。 主要的功能如下: - 即時觀看攝影機畫面 - 控制攝影進行拍照、啟動攝影、停止攝影 - 支持影片回放及照片預覽 - 支持檔案下載至蘋果手機的相簿 - 支持虛擬實境的影片播放,可使用手勢控制或是利用手機佗螺儀控製(必須用相機的"360VR"模式錄影)
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: Protake at 41% against OTCam's 0%. Protake also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). OTCam's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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. Protake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. OTCam asks for nothing beyond the download.
Protake holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protake has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of OTCam's written reviews are positive against 41% of Protake's.
OTCam ships an update every 3 weeks, Protake every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OTCam | Protake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) | 4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 40.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Otus Imaging | Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited |
Customer experience
OTCam
Protake
Bugs and requests
OTCam
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
OTCam
No in-app purchases
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









