Comparison

OTCam vs Protake

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera preview
  • Remote photo and video control
  • File download to device album
  • VR playback support
  • Gesture and gyro control for VR
Features
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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)

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

Screenshots

OTCam4 screens
Protake4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Protake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. OTCam asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
OTCam versus Protake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOTCamProtake
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOtus ImagingBeijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited

Customer experience

OTCam

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Protake

All ratings1,337 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.7%

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

None

OTCam

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Protake

Subscriptions1
  • Protake+ (1 Year)1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Protake Cloud: 60 Minutes$4.99
  • Protake Cloud: 180 Minutes$9.99
  • Protake Cloud: 480 Minutes$19.99

Questions

Is OTCam free?
OTCam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Protake free?
Protake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, OTCam or Protake?
Protake is rated higher. OTCam averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Protake averages 4.5 from 1.3K ratings.
Do OTCam or Protake have ads?
Neither OTCam nor Protake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OTCam or Protake?
OTCam ships an update every 3 weeks, and Protake every 2 months. Most recently, OTCam was updated on October 13, 2026 and Protake on October 21, 2026.

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