# OTCam vs Protake

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 (1.4K 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.

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 1.4K 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 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OTCam | Protake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otcam/id1087656816/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **40.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 37 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Otus Imaging](https://appshunter.io/developer/942830508) | [Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572391326) |

## What reviewers say

### OTCam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otcam/id1087656816)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Protake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Protake+ (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Protake Cloud: 60 Minutes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Protake Cloud: 180 Minutes | $9.99 | one-time |
| Protake Cloud: 480 Minutes | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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)

**Reported bugs**

- Videos not saving properly
- Subscription not working as expected
- Stabilization issues in 4K Pro mode
- Unexpected errors and crashes

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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 1.4K 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 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*