Comparison

Protake vs StaCam

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

StaCam

This app provides professional video filming tools with a simple interface. It offers automatic and manual camera controls, advanced footage analysis for better image quality, and framing assistance to help you compose your shots effectively. Shoot in high resolutions like 4K 60FPS for professional post-production.

Highlights
  • Auto and Manual Filming Modes
  • Footage Analysis Tools (Focus Peaking, Zebra Pattern, False Color)
  • Professional Monitoring Tools (Histograms, Scopes)
  • Framing Assistance (Ratio Frames, Guides)
  • High Resolution Video Recording (up to 4K 60FPS)
Features
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StaCam is a professional app dedicated to video filming with simple yet multifunctional interface and handy operation. The app will brighten up your daily vlogs and can also make your videos more cinematic and mind-blowing! [Filming Mode] Auto Mode: The camera automatically controls the parameters and offers the best image solutions. A great option for newcomers. Manual Mode: Can manually control all the parameters, taking your filmmaking to another level. [Footage Analysis] 1. Five features in footage analysis for better filmmaking: Focus peaking, zebra pattern, false color, highlight clipping, and monochrome. 2. Four professional footage monitoring tools for objective and efficient coloring assistance: luminance histogram, RGB histogram, greyscale scope, and RGB scope. [Framing Assistance] Offers multiple features such as ratio frames, guides, safe frames, etc., getting your subjects to the exact spotlight. [Video Parameters] Offers setting as high as 4K 60FPS for easier video post-production.

Screenshots

Protake4 screens
StaCam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Protake at 4.5 against StaCam's 2.9. Protake also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 10%) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 34). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 StaCam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Protake holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protake has 1.3K ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Protake's written reviews are positive against 10% of StaCam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Protake versus StaCam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProtakeStaCam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.3K ratings) — better2.9 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews40.7% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.3K — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.114.1
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited桂林智神信息技术有限公司

Customer experience

Protake

All ratings1,337 ratings
Positive86.9%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.9%
Written reviews410 reviews
Positive40.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative41.7%

StaCam

All ratings34 ratings
Positive41.2%
Neutral8.8%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative75.0%

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

StaCam

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
1 purchases

StaCam

One-time1
  • 拍摄大会员-月卡$2.99

Questions

Is Protake free?
Protake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StaCam free?
StaCam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Protake or StaCam?
Protake is rated higher. Protake averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while StaCam averages 2.9 from 34 ratings.
Do Protake or StaCam have ads?
Neither Protake nor StaCam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Protake or StaCam?
Protake ships an update every 2 months, and StaCam every 2 months. Most recently, Protake was updated on September 23, 2026 and StaCam on September 5, 2026.

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