# Protake vs Cinema P3 Pro Camera

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cinema P3 Pro Camera at 76% against Protake's 41%. Cinema P3 Pro Camera also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Protake's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 377). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Cinema P3 Pro Camera sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cinema P3 Pro Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 377 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Protake's written reviews are positive against 76% of Cinema P3 Pro Camera's.

Protake ships an update every 2 months, Cinema P3 Pro Camera every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protake | Cinema P3 Pro Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506/reviews) | **[4.7 (377 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-p3-pro-camera/id1499874039/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 377 |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **76.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572391326) | [Thomas Blackburn](https://appshunter.io/developer/326488861) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Cinema P3 Pro Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cinema-p3-pro-camera/id1499874039)

This app provides professional-grade manual controls for your device's cameras, enabling advanced video capture with various formats, color spaces, and real-time analysis tools. It offers extensive customization for focus, exposure, and audio, allowing for cinematic quality footage.

**Highlights:** Manual and automatic camera controls, 10-bit video capture with Apple Log & Dolby Vision, Multiple video recording formats (H.265 HEVC, ProRes), Real-time image analysis scopes (Luma, RGB Parade), Anamorphic desqueeze and distortion correction, Advanced focus controls with face/animal detection, LUT support for color grading

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-Day Trial | Free | one-time |
| LUT Tools Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro Tools Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Incredible features and controls
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🎥 Powerful video capture capabilities
- 💰 Excellent value for the price
- 🔍 Comprehensive manual controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔌 Compatibility problems with newer iPhones
- 🕰️ Weird frame rate issues
- 🔒 Difficulty restoring in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of remote monitoring via second device

**Reported bugs**

- Face detection focus causing crashes
- Incorrect frame rates being recorded
- Inability to delete footage from within the app

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Watch remote control support
- Implement manual bitrate control
- Include timelapse and slow motion modes
- Allow importing custom LUTs
- Add gimbal integration and control


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protake free?

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

### Is Cinema P3 Pro Camera free?

Cinema P3 Pro Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Protake or Cinema P3 Pro Camera?

Cinema P3 Pro Camera is rated higher. Protake averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Cinema P3 Pro Camera averages 4.7 from 377 ratings.

### Do Protake or Cinema P3 Pro Camera have ads?

Neither Protake nor Cinema P3 Pro Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Protake or Cinema P3 Pro Camera?

Protake ships an update every 2 months, and Cinema P3 Pro Camera every 3 days. Most recently, Protake was updated on October 29, 2026 and Cinema P3 Pro Camera on October 30, 2026.

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