Comparison

Protake vs Portrait Video

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Apply depth effect to videos
  • Real-time preview slider
  • One-tap export and share
  • Offline video editing
  • Adjustable blur intensity
Features
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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

Screenshots

Protake4 screens
Portrait Video3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Protake ships an update every 2 months, Portrait Video weekly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Protake versus Portrait Video: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtakePortrait Video
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.4K ratings)4.5 (302 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.6% of reviews46.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.4K — better302
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology LimitedArthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.

Customer experience

Protake

All ratings1,351 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews411 reviews
Positive40.6%
Neutral17.5%
Negative41.8%

Portrait Video

All ratings302 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral2.6%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral3.8%
Negative50.0%

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

4 purchases

Protake

Subscriptions1
  • Protake+ (1 Year)1 Year trial$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Protake Cloud: 60 Minutes$4.99
  • Protake Cloud: 180 Minutes$9.99
  • Protake Cloud: 480 Minutes$19.99
2 purchases

Portrait Video

Subscriptions1
  • Portrait Video Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
One-time1
  • Portrait Video Premium$2.99

Questions

Is Protake free?
Protake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Portrait Video free?
Portrait Video is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Protake or Portrait Video?
Portrait Video is rated higher. Protake averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Portrait Video averages 4.5 from 302 ratings.
Do Protake or Portrait Video have ads?
Neither Protake nor Portrait Video shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Protake or Portrait Video?
Protake ships an update every 2 months, and Portrait Video weekly. Most recently, Protake was updated on November 3, 2026 and Portrait Video on November 3, 2026.

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