# Protake vs Blackmagic Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Blackmagic Camera at none against Protake's 4. Blackmagic Camera also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 41%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Protake's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Blackmagic Camera asks for nothing beyond the download.

Blackmagic Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackmagic Camera has 23K ratings behind it against 1.3K, 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 68% of Blackmagic Camera's.

Protake ships an update every 2 months, Blackmagic Camera monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protake | Blackmagic Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protake-mobile-cinema-camera/id1498431506/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.7% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 75 MB | 203 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Lingguang Zaixian Information Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572391326) | [Blackmagic Design Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/419527253) |

## 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


### Blackmagic Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blackmagic-camera/id6449580241)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Free · Photo & Video (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a professional digital film camera. Achieve a cinematic look with Hollywood-grade controls, including frame rate, shutter angle, and ISO adjustments. Record in industry-standard formats directly to cloud storage for seamless global collaboration.

**Highlights:** Digital film camera controls, Cinematic 'look' for Hollywood films, Adjust frame rate, shutter angle, white balance, ISO, Record to Blackmagic Cloud, Industry standard 10-bit Apple ProRes files up to 4K, Interactive Heads Up Display (HUD), Professional audio options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful camera controls
- 👍 Intuitive and well-designed UI
- 🎥 Cinematic video quality
- 💰 Free app with professional features
- 🔗 Integration with Blackmagic ecosystem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔍 Inaccurate storage indicator
- 🔀 Orientation issues when switching cameras
- 🔊 Audio input issues
- 🔒 Lack of remote control/monitoring options

**Reported bugs**

- Stabilization issues in certain recording modes
- Exposure and focus settings not staying locked
- Timelapse mode not clearly indicated
- HDMI output not working reliably
- Audio source randomly switching to 'None'

**Requested features**

- Add log/flat color profiles
- Implement waveform and vectorscope monitors
- Allow locking shutter speed with auto ISO
- Provide preset options for common settings
- Add support for external accessories (e.g., gimbals)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protake free?

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

### Is Blackmagic Camera free?

Blackmagic Camera is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Blackmagic Camera is rated higher. Protake averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Blackmagic Camera averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do Protake or Blackmagic Camera have ads?

Neither Protake nor Blackmagic Camera shows ads.

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

Protake ships an update every 2 months, and Blackmagic Camera monthly. Most recently, Protake was updated on October 14, 2026 and Blackmagic Camera on October 15, 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.*