# Protake vs Portrait Video

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protake | Portrait Video |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506/reviews) | **[4.5 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-video-blurry-effect/id1573409939/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 302 |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | **46.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 49 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) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## 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


### Portrait Video

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-video-blurry-effect/id1573409939)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Portrait Video Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Portrait Video Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*