Protake vs Portrait Video
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Portrait Video
Easily apply and adjust a depth effect to your selfie videos, creating stunning portrait-style visuals. Preview your edits in real-time before exporting and sharing your creations with a single tap. This app works entirely offline, ensuring your privacy.
- Apply depth effect to videos
- Real-time preview slider
- One-tap export and share
- Offline video editing
- Adjustable blur intensity
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Portrait Mode does wonders to your photos, imagine if your could apply it to selfie videos? Portrait Video allows you to apply and tweak depth effect in selfie videos easily and the results are stunning! -- Real Time Preview Portrait Video allows you to see every frame of your video in Portrait before exporting using the Preview Slider. -- Export with a tap After previewing your effect, just tap the Share Button and share your creation easily. -- Works Offline The whole video editing is done offline using the power of your device's processor. Your data never leaves your device in respect to your privacy. Portrait Video is now available for all iOS devices! *All video footage used to promote this app has been provided by Pexels, as well as the license to use it. The original footage can be found at the following links: https://www.pexels.com/pt-br/video/lindo-bonito-atraente-elegante-4989867/ https://www.pexels.com/pt-br/video/afeicao-carinho-simpatia-barcos-5111547/ https://www.pexels.com/pt-br/video/atraente-encantador-cativante-estante-8199319/ -- Terms of Use: https://portrait-video.web.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://portrait-video.web.app/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Portrait Video at weekly against Protake's every 2 months. Protake's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 302). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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
Both are free to download. Protake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year and Portrait Video sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Protake against 4.5 for Portrait Video. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 302 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Protake's written reviews are positive against 46% of Portrait Video's.
Protake ships an update every 2 months, Portrait Video weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Protake | Portrait Video |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.4K ratings) | 4.5 (302 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | 46.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 302 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited | Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA. |
Customer experience
Protake
Portrait Video
Bugs and 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
Portrait Video
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Protake
- Protake+ (1 Year)1 Year trial$19.991 Year
- Protake Cloud: 60 Minutes$4.99
- Protake Cloud: 180 Minutes$9.99
- Protake Cloud: 480 Minutes$19.99
Portrait Video
- Portrait Video Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Portrait Video Premium$2.99
Questions
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