# HTS vs Protake

The clearest difference is rating: Protake at 4.5 against HTS's 3.2. Protake also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 15). HTS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (60% vs 41%). On price, update cadence, 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. HTS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Protake holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protake has 1.4K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of HTS's written reviews are positive against 41% of Protake's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

HTS ships an update monthly, Protake every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HTS | Protake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hts-ufo/id1158764303/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **60.0% of reviews** | 40.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 110 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [毅 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563125527) | [Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572391326) |

## What reviewers say

### HTS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hts-ufo/id1158764303)

Control a four-axis aircraft and view its real-time video feed directly on your mobile device. Save captured images and record videos for later viewing. Features include fixed height, one-key takeoff/landing, and emergency stop.

**Highlights:** Real-time UAV video streaming, Save pictures and record video, Fixed height mode, One-key takeoff and landing, Emergency stop function, Headless mode and 360-degree rotation

**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 HTS free?

HTS 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, HTS or Protake?

Protake is rated higher. HTS averages 3.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Protake averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do HTS or Protake have ads?

Neither HTS nor Protake shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HTS or Protake?

HTS ships an update monthly, and Protake every 2 months. Most recently, HTS was updated on November 2, 2026 and Protake on November 11, 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.*