# Protake vs DSLR Camera

Protake and DSLR Camera both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 82% of DSLR Camera's written reviews are positive against 41% of Protake's. DSLR Camera also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Protake's advantage is chart position (#133 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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 DSLR Camera sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 4.6 for DSLR Camera. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 689 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Protake's written reviews are positive against 82% of DSLR Camera's.

Protake ships an update every 2 months, DSLR Camera weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protake | DSLR Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506/reviews) | **[4.6 (689 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera-manual-camera/id1670798243/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 689 |
| Positive reviews | 40.6% of reviews | **82.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572391326) | [Xiamen Miuhua Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670798245) |

## What reviewers say

### Protake

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506)

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

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


### DSLR Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dslr-camera-manual-camera/id1670798243)

Unlock advanced manual controls for photography and videography. Shoot in professional modes, adjust exposure, focus, white balance, and utilize advanced analysis tools. Capture high-resolution photos and cinematic videos with extensive format and resolution options.

**Highlights:** Manual exposure and focus control, Advanced image analysis tools, 8K Time-lapse photography, Multi-camera shooting modes, ProRes video recording, RAW photo formats, High frame rate video recording

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for photography and videography
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Provides professional-level features
- 👍 Good camera performance
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Location data not accurate
- 🐛 Camera orientation issues on iPad
- 🔋 Resets settings on app close

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Add vertical video recording
- Allow mapping camera controls to buttons
- Improve film mode with realistic frames
- Add zoom and burst mode features
- Implement volume button as shutter


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protake free?

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

### Is DSLR Camera free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Protake or DSLR Camera?

DSLR Camera is rated higher. Protake averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while DSLR Camera averages 4.6 from 689 ratings.

### Do Protake or DSLR Camera have ads?

Neither Protake nor DSLR Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Protake or DSLR Camera?

Protake ships an update every 2 months, and DSLR Camera weekly. Most recently, Protake was updated on November 1, 2026 and DSLR Camera on October 30, 2026.

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