# Pro Camera vs Protake

The clearest difference is ads: Protake at none against Pro Camera's shown. Pro Camera's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (59% vs 41%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pro Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pro Camera against 4.5 for Protake. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Pro Camera's written reviews are positive against 41% of Protake's.

Pro Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, Protake every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Camera | Protake |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **58.6% of reviews** | 40.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 87 MB | 75 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xiamen Suijisenlin Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512338297) | [Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572391326) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-camera-omnipotent-camera/id1224581974)

This app offers professional-grade photo and video capture with extensive manual controls and advanced editing tools. It leverages computational photography to unlock your device's camera potential, supporting RAW formats and high-resolution video recording.

**Highlights:** Manual camera controls (focus, ISO, shutter), RAW and ProRAW photo capture, 4K video recording up to 240fps, Extensive photo and video editing tools, Depth of field and portrait modes, Multiple camera lens support, 150+ real-time presets and overlays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Camera Pro Year | $6.99 | per year |
| Pro Camera Pro Year | $6.99 | per year |
| One-Time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Excellent camera quality
- 💡 Lots of features and settings
- 👍 Reliable and stable performance
- 🚀 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Photos/videos not saving properly
- 💰 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Location data issues
- 🐛 Macro mode not working well

**Reported bugs**

- Timelapse feature not working
- Subscription/purchase issues
- Black screen when importing videos
- Forced to re-purchase after app offload

**Requested features**

- Add support for external microphones
- Implement opacity sliders for double exposure
- Add self-timer feature
- Include GPS/location data in photos
- Improve zoom controls and indicators


### 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 Pro Camera free?

Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Protake free?

Protake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pro Camera or Protake?

Protake is rated higher. Pro Camera averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Protake averages 4.5 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Pro Camera or Protake have ads?

Pro Camera shows ads; Protake does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Camera or Protake?

Pro Camera ships an update every 2 weeks, and Protake every 2 months. Most recently, Pro Camera was updated on October 31, 2026 and Protake on October 29, 2026.

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